#phone buying decision

Does a headphone jack still matter in 2025?

Do you really need to update your phone every year?

Would you ever buy a mid-range phone over a flagship now?

Is a $1,500 iPhone worth it or just an overpriced status symbol?

Would you ever downgrade to a mid-range phone just to avoid being locked into one OS ecosystem?

Would you ever buy a phone that doesn't get major OS updates?

Should you buy a new phone every year for the best camera?

Are AI features on phones actually worth paying for?

Is AI on your phone worth the extra cost yet in 2025?

Will AI features on your next phone really be worth the extra cost?

Are you choosing a phone based on repairability and software support length?

Are you waiting for a folding phone, or are they still too fragile?

Would you still buy a Pixel if Google didn't have the best camera software—or is that the only reason anyone buys one?