My iPhone Will Last Longer Than My Attention
How long is a new iPhone actually supposed to last? - Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2216276/how-long-new-iphone-last-lifespan/
Software updates, battery health and physical durability all affect your iPhone's overall longevity. Here's what you can expect as your phone ages.
Filed July 20, 2026 at 4:20 pm
If history is any judge, I'll succumb to shiny object syndrome long before my iPhone becomes obsolete. This is likely the case for most iPhone users, though I know more than a few people who have not updated their iPhones in my years. The biggest sign being the charging cable they use. USB-C was added to the iPhone 15, which launched in September of 2023, and one of my friends was still using what appeared to be an iPhone 13 last week. Apple is continuing support on the new OS all they way back to iPhone 11, so that bodes well for longevity of the new iPhones.