Should you repair your phone or replace it? We did the math
The article examines the economics of smartphone ownership by analyzing repair costs for high-end devices like the Apple iPhone Duo, where display replacement costs rival the price of a new flagship phone. It explores the threshold at which repairs become uneconomical and considers insurance options. The rising cost of spare parts and plateauing smartphone innovation are factors in deciding whether to repair or replace a device.
Key points
- iPhone Duo display repair costs approach new flagship phone prices
- Analysis identifies economic threshold between repair and replacement
- Rising spare part costs influence long-term device ownership costs
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