I have an S9+ that I have had for over 5 years now. According to Google, they stopped doing software updates for it in March 2022. So far it doesn’t seem to be “slowing down” and aside from having to fix a cracked back, I so far haven’t had any software/hardware issues. But I saw one comment on Facebook saying once they stop doing updates the phone becomes useless after a while. And other people have said they were in the same boat and had to upgrade.

I have 64gb (only 39.9 used). I use it to listen to audiobooks on Cloudlibrary and Audible, browse the internet, watch YouTube, call/text, scroll Facebook, reddit (of course). One thing I noticed is maybe I have to charge it more frequently. Also sometimes the keyboard freezes and it takes a minute or two to close out.

I do have a Tab S8+ that I now pretty much use instead of my laptop. And I’ve linked my phone where I can get calls and texts on my tablet. But obviously the phone is much more compact for work.

But I’m just wondering how much longer my s9+ will hold out. The S23+ or ultra looks enticing. Im a suckered for long battery life lol. Im just confused because I don’t really understand “phone logic”. Like, my phone still works! I guess you can say I’m in duality.

Thanks everyone

  • Generalrossa@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Security updates are a big thing for me these days and the S9 won’t be getting them anymore. There’s not really huge difference in updates besides higher refresh rate over the years and only micro updates every year so I tend to keep my phone for as long as I can too. Cameras are much better since that era too.

    One huge factor for me to upgrade was samsung having exynos every year here in Australia and as soon as the S23 series dropped with SD then I jumped it on as quick as I could.