• Wrench@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    My old galaxy s7 was getting about a half day on light use by the end. About 1 hour with heavy use. Don’t remember how long I had it, but I’m guessing about 4 years.

    The USB port wore out too and wasn’t repairable individually. Repair would cost more than the phone was worth at that point.

    Battery replacement and repairable design is a very important matter. Moores law doesn’t hold true anymore, and devices can stay relevant for a long time if manufacturers don’t force obsolescence

    • AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      The amount of ewaste created because of perfectly fixable things like that is staggering. It’s akin to trashing your car because the tyres are getting old.