6 Signs That You Need a New Phone

  • 18 January 2021
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6 Signs That You Need a New Phone
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Does your phone feel like it’s getting slower performing basic tasks? Is it struggling to get through the day on a full charge?

These could be signs that your once reliable and efficient handset is on its last legs. But these aren’t the only indicators. There are other, more subtle signs that, if ignored, could mean reduced functionality or worse performance further down the line.

So, we’ve put together a list of a few of those warning signs. If any of these apply to you, it might be time to consider how long you’ve had your phone and if it’s still up to the task!

 

Failing battery and random shutdowns

A sure fire sign your phone’s on the way out is when the battery life starts to fail. Smartphone batteries are made with lithium-ion and can go through 300-500 full charge cycles before they start to deteriorate. After that, they tend to only hold between 70-80 % of their original capacity, eventually losing ability to recharge altogether.

An indication your battery’s on the way out is when your phone randomly starts shutting down and then slowly stuttering back to life. Or refuses to turn back on. And it’s sure to be at the most inconvenient moment. Argh! ‘New phone time’ we think.

 

You can’t upgrade or update your operating system

 

If you’ve had your phone a long time, your manufacturer may eventually stop supporting your device. This means you won’t be able to upgrade to the latest operating system or install security patches, which may expose your sensitive data to hackers.

With every OS update, your smartphone experience should become smoother and more intuitive. When you lose that support, you miss out on a ton of new features. Plus, you may not be compatible with the faster 4G and new 5G networks. Time to move on.

 

Touchscreen slow to respond

Is your touchscreen slowing down or has it even stopped responding to your commands? If you’re jabbing and poking at your screen with no response, it’s time to upgrade to a phone that does what you want, when you want it done (throwing it to the floor in frustration is a sure sign too.). After all, if your touchscreen phone isn’t responding to touch, there isn’t very much it can do.

 

Busted screen or damaged phone

Let’s face it – we’ve all dropped our phones at some point, and many of us are sporting a cracked screen even now. But there comes a point when it’s had one mishap too many. A cracked screen’s not a good look and all those knocks may eventually affect the smooth running of your device, or the touchscreen’s responsiveness. Imagine the delight of a pristine screen with no cracks or scratches? Go on treat yourself because, well … you’re worth it

 

Poor quality photos and footage

An old phone means outdated camera tech. If your photos and videos appear grainy and low-res, or there’s a lag between snapping the photo and seeing the end product, then you could be overdue an upgrade.

You’ll be amazed what smartphone cameras can do now. Many feature main lenses with over 48 megapixels backed by another wide-angle lens. These phones can shoot seamless, shake-free Ultra HD footage even as you move. And as for the front facing selfie camera, well, your friends and family will finally be able to see you in Full HD detail on that catch-up video call. Take the plunge.

 

No more storage space

You’ve had your phone for years. All those precious photos, videos and apps mean that eventually you run out of storage. If larger apps keep crashing on your device whilst they seemingly work fine with those around you, you probably need more RAM. Look for a phone with upwards of 64GB of storage to store all your photos, videos and other data and plenty of RAM for smooth running of the latest apps.

Many new phones feature upwards of 6 GB RAM, for laptop-like responsiveness. Don’t forget to look out for expandable storage, too. That allows you to add a memory card and boost storage space for all your files.

 

If any of that sounds familiar and you’re thinking of taking the plunge, just click the ‘Shop’ button at the top to head straight to our brilliant phone deals.

Don’t just chuck your old phone away, though. There are plenty of ways that you can still get use out of your old phone whilst doing your bit to reduce harmful landfill waste.

Check out our 14 uses for your old phone and give it a new lease of life!

OR

Trade-in: Why not consider trading in your old device?

If you’re phone is relatively new or was purchased within the last 5 years, you may be able to get a decent amount of money for trading it in, you can then use that money to put it towards an incredible new device. 

The amount of money we will value your device at will be dependent on it’s market value and it’s physical and internal condition.

Our trade-in service is powered by Carphone Warehouse. To see how much we would offer you for your mobile device, click here.


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