Cutting cost: Do we really need the latest smartphone?

[lizarder]

Look on the situation from different side. Those who have bought latest smartphones and bought them on the credit, always (I use word always, I have never heard someone failed to pay credit and his smartphone was taken away or he had real financial troubles) manage to repay credit back. Think that this is their tiny achievement. Even though latest smartphones did not give radically new features, people still buy them and manage to solve financial part. Isnt it good? Sometimes it is a life challenge for them, eating cheap food just to save enough to buy, for example iPhone 16 max, but they succeed in it. Isnt it great ?

If that happens then people who buy smartphones are not for the needs to support their work but rather an effort to fulfill their lifestyle. We often find this kind of nature and most of them prefer to pursue a lifestyle rather than taking advantage of opportunities to improve their quality of life. When someone buys something new for work needs, it makes sense, but forcing a lifestyle of buying something on credit is a destructive practice because when they are unable to cover the existing monthly costs, the cellphone is taken back.

I also noticed that there are many generations of Moses now who prefer a luxurious lifestyle. In fact, if you look at the average monthly income, it is quite small and even they buy expensive quality goods in the wrong way. For me, it is better to set aside the money for investment than to fulfill a lifestyle because you have to prepare your finances to be better slowly.

[RockBell]

If that happens then people who buy smartphones are not for the needs to support their work but rather an effort to fulfill their lifestyle. We often find this kind of nature and most of them prefer to pursue a lifestyle rather than taking advantage of opportunities to improve their quality of life. When someone buys something new for work needs, it makes sense, but forcing a lifestyle of buying something on credit is a destructive practice because when they are unable to cover the existing monthly costs, the cellphone is taken back.

I also noticed that there are many generations of Moses now who prefer a luxurious lifestyle. In fact, if you look at the average monthly income, it is quite small and even they buy expensive quality goods in the wrong way. For me, it is better to set aside the money for investment than to fulfill a lifestyle because you have to prepare your finances to be better slowly.

cutting costs is exactly what everyone is keying into at this point because of how bad the economy has become and they should be able to choose which one they want if they want to progress or they want to be furnishing their lifestyle some people will choose life over progress.  they don't want to do something meaningful because they always want to impress people, and people like to show, buying the latest phone because what exactly what the latest phone do that you can not do because i know how people like to oppress people and anyone that have that mentality is very bad because the money that is supposed to be used for something tangle you will use it for impressing people.

The money should be what you use to take advantage of opportunities and not spend it on things that are not relevant, when it comes to the already existing monthly cost which is something that you can not avoid then you should know exactly where your money is going to spend it on worthless things. if you are extremely rich, I am not a fan of not making yourself comfortable but spend wisely when you know you don't have the money but do they care all they want is for people to acknowledge them.

[shinratensei_]

I think so too, i use my devices for a long time before i consider changing them, but i have people around me that i know personally, and i am also certain that i do better than them financially, but they change their devices more frequently to newer versions, i think it is foolish and i try to talk them out ot it, but it never works. If you are rich, then the money means nothing to you, but if you have to empty your bank account to get a new device, then there is a problem.

You can only try to talk them out, but they will never listen. Someone whom I tried to advise about always swapping his phone to the latest onces said that it's a waste of money and he doesn't really need those things as they are just costing him unnecessary expenses.
 
What he said to me is that I should just consider that part as his bad habit since he doesn't do drubs or gamble that using the latest phone is where he gets his fun from, and he can't stop it as long as he can afford it.

I guess the line here is, as long as it doesn't really hurt your friend financially, it should be okay, sometime a little bit of fun is never wrong, just make sure it won't put a dent to the financial condition over long term, since we know the price of smartphone are always increasing year by year, it's obvious it can be a financial problem, but some people are also working hard to raise their salary to compensate that.

as long as anyone doesn't get entangled in debt just for the sake of getting the latest smart phone, I'd consider it as some kind of expensive hobby, nothing more.
but I know for a fact some people that actually taking out a loan and get entangled in debt because the urge of buying newer smartphone every year, yeah it's pretty bad situation for those kind of people . but who are we to advise them . I'm sure our opinion will get discarded anyway which is perfectly fine.

[bakasabo]

Look on the situation from different side. Those who have bought latest smartphones and bought them on the credit, always (I use word always, I have never heard someone failed to pay credit and his smartphone was taken away or he had real financial troubles) manage to repay credit back. Think that this is their tiny achievement. Even though latest smartphones did not give radically new features, people still buy them and manage to solve financial part. Isnt it good? Sometimes it is a life challenge for them, eating cheap food just to save enough to buy, for example iPhone 16 max, but they succeed in it. Isnt it great ?

If that happens then people who buy smartphones are not for the needs to support their work but rather an effort to fulfill their lifestyle. We often find this kind of nature and most of them prefer to pursue a lifestyle rather than taking advantage of opportunities to improve their quality of life. When someone buys something new for work needs, it makes sense, but forcing a lifestyle of buying something on credit is a destructive practice because when they are unable to cover the existing monthly costs, the cellphone is taken back.

I also noticed that there are many generations of Moses now who prefer a luxurious lifestyle. In fact, if you look at the average monthly income, it is quite small and even they buy expensive quality goods in the wrong way. For me, it is better to set aside the money for investment than to fulfill a lifestyle because you have to prepare your finances to be better slowly.

First of all, I see nothing bad if a person prefers a luxurious lifestyle, even though he can afford to it (for example buys items with credit card). There is nothing bad in heading towards luxurious life. I see such people as people who have a goal. The way I see it - if a person gets used to living in a luxury life, he will do everything to keep that way of living. I think quotation "Fake it till you make it" fits here perfectly.

Now back to latest smartphones. I use iPhone 15, which isnt latest one today, but still expensive. It cost a good part of my monthly salary. Similarly, I could be using any smartphone that has access to internet, allows to install apps and make phone calls. My phone did not look much different from previous version, or iPhone 11 I had been using before. In fact, the apps I use and their arrangement on the screen is not much different from, for example, iPhone 4 I had been using ages ago. So why I have purchased expensive smartphone? 1) because its wont lose value so quick with time 2) its battery is new, and buying same old phone seemed illogical to me 3) I dont want to stick to "old" gadgets, I want to strive for new and latest, to the progress.

[shield132]

Recently Google launched the latest Pixel 9 handset, while Apple unveiled the iPhone 16. Samsung has also come up with its foldable phones, the Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 and Huawei just launched the Mate XT. The marketing sections of these companies are doing everything possible to make us buy these phones even when we don't need them.  

Right now they aren't doing much marketing, they already did the job when they made smartphones an expression of your high social and financial status. I know many people who don't earn enough to eat well but still own an iPhone (any number) Pro Max. I personally don't find it cool, I think that it's funny when you have low income, especially when your job speaks about that and you own iPhone 15 Pro Max. What's the point? I have some people around me that own that phone and ask me for money monthly to monthly. I find it very funny and disgusting at the same time. It's a stupid people's thing.
It's way funnier when girls buy iPhones only to take pictures and upload them on Instagram. What about Google Pixel? Camera-wise, cheaper and better than iPhone but no, these girls want iPhones.

[bakasabo]

Recently Google launched the latest Pixel 9 handset, while Apple unveiled the iPhone 16. Samsung has also come up with its foldable phones, the Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 and Huawei just launched the Mate XT. The marketing sections of these companies are doing everything possible to make us buy these phones even when we don't need them.  

Right now they aren't doing much marketing, they already did the job when they made smartphones an expression of your high social and financial status. I know many people who don't earn enough to eat well but still own an iPhone (any number) Pro Max. I personally don't find it cool, I think that it's funny when you have low income, especially when your job speaks about that and you own iPhone 15 Pro Max. What's the point? I have some people around me that own that phone and ask me for money monthly to monthly. I find it very funny and disgusting at the same time. It's a stupid people's thing.
It's way funnier when girls buy iPhones only to take pictures and upload them on Instagram. What about Google Pixel? Camera-wise, cheaper and better than iPhone but no, these girls want iPhones.

With girls, it is totally different situation. They compete all the time. If you dont have a latest smarphone, this means you are a looser and other will look down from above on you. And not always poor people with "iPhone (any number) Pro Max" are stupid. I know few families, whos income are average, parents use various smartphones, but their kids have latest mobiles. It was kids dream to have such a phone, and he will care about it and blow away dust from it for ages. Those kids are not spoiled and parents bought them because "they want a new phone right now". Kids were really happy and in tears, when on birthday or on Christmas they receive those phones.

If we talk about on topic in general, people dont need latest or complicated smartphones. All the apps, all the features, everything in old and latest phones are quite the same. If we consider smartphones as a gadget for calls, then any phone would suit. It can be said, that bigger part of features that smartphones have are pure marketing.

[Russlenat]

This is an interesting topic, and I just can’t help but share my thoughts.

Honestly, it all boils down to a person’s mindset. We’re all unique, right? For me, the brand doesn’t really matter-- especially since it doesn’t affect my work. I’m mostly at home working, so I don’t need an expensive phone; as long as a cheaper one covers all the functions I need, I'm good.

Often, we get influenced to buy a new phone just out of interest in what’s trending. But for those who earn money the hard way, they’re not gonna spend on things they don’t really need. Have you noticed how teens these days tend to have the latest phones while their parents are still using older models? It’s funny because those who want the newest tech are often the ones who don’t even have a job and just rely on their parents. Not saying that’s everyone, of course-- some people work hard and buy the latest phones to reward themselves or to stand out since some people judge based on appearances, like having the newest phone, a cool car, and so on.

But if you’re not that type of person, then it's all about mindset. At the end of the day, we all have our own ways of being happy, so let’s just do what makes us happy as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone else.

[avp2306]

Recently Google launched the latest Pixel 9 handset, while Apple unveiled the iPhone 16. Samsung has also come up with its foldable phones, the Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 and Huawei just launched the Mate XT. The marketing sections of these companies are doing everything possible to make us buy these phones even when we don't need them.  

Right now they aren't doing much marketing, they already did the job when they made smartphones an expression of your high social and financial status. I know many people who don't earn enough to eat well but still own an iPhone (any number) Pro Max. I personally don't find it cool, I think that it's funny when you have low income, especially when your job speaks about that and you own iPhone 15 Pro Max. What's the point? I have some people around me that own that phone and ask me for money monthly to monthly. I find it very funny and disgusting at the same time. It's a stupid people's thing.
It's way funnier when girls buy iPhones only to take pictures and upload them on Instagram. What about Google Pixel? Camera-wise, cheaper and better than iPhone but no, these girls want iPhones.

What can you expect? We are now in a generation which posting that they have the latest gadget is a trend. That's why lots of people got caught up on the idea that they are cool when they acquire tis gadget. They didn't even think that they might struggle after that especially if they don't earn much money.

I also don't find it cool if they buy this just to join on the trend since that's a total waste of money. But what can we do? We cannot stop people think about that way social media influence hit them so hard that's why they always think about short term matters.

For sure later on they would just realize that buying Iphone is not really worth it especially if they didn't use it for business or other money generating schemes. There are lots of good phones in the market its just the influence of Iphone just caught them because this is confidence booster of egotistic people.

[G_Besar]

If that happens then people who buy smartphones are not for the needs to support their work but rather an effort to fulfill their lifestyle. We often find this kind of nature and most of them prefer to pursue a lifestyle rather than taking advantage of opportunities to improve their quality of life. When someone buys something new for work needs, it makes sense, but forcing a lifestyle of buying something on credit is a destructive practice because when they are unable to cover the existing monthly costs, the cellphone is taken back.

Buying an expensive cellphone is not a problem as long as we have enough ability for it, especially if the cellphone can be used for many jobs that we often do so far. But if someone starts to force themselves to have an expensive cellphone and it is not to support their own work, of course that is very wrong, especially if they buy it on credit so that others will consider them rich. For me, that is an inappropriate idea if someone does something like that in their life, but as long as they have the ability to buy it without going into debt, it is clearly very feasible and not a serious problem for them.

I also noticed that there are many generations of Moses now who prefer a luxurious lifestyle. In fact, if you look at the average monthly income, it is quite small and even they buy expensive quality goods in the wrong way. For me, it is better to set aside the money for investment than to fulfill a lifestyle because you have to prepare your finances to be better slowly.

It is indeed better for those who are struggling to improve their income and business in their lives, but for those who have been successful at a young age I think it is okay if they want to do that as a way to enjoy what they have earned through their own efforts. Although in general spending money on useless things is a bad thing because the money can still be used for other more useful things, but for those who really want to enjoy the results of their hard work at this time it will not be wrong to do something like that.

[knowngunman]

First of all, I see nothing bad if a person prefers a luxurious lifestyle, even though he can afford to it (for example buys items with credit card). There is nothing bad in heading towards luxurious life. I see such people as people who have a goal. The way I see it - if a person gets used to living in a luxury life, he will do everything to keep that way of living. I think quotation "Fake it till you make it" fits here perfectly.

Now back to latest smartphones. I use iPhone 15, which isnt latest one today, but still expensive. It cost a good part of my monthly salary. Similarly, I could be using any smartphone that has access to internet, allows to install apps and make phone calls. My phone did not look much different from previous version, or iPhone 11 I had been using before. In fact, the apps I use and their arrangement on the screen is not much different from, for example, iPhone 4 I had been using ages ago. So why I have purchased expensive smartphone? 1) because its wont lose value so quick with time 2) its battery is new, and buying same old phone seemed illogical to me 3) I dont want to stick to "old" gadgets, I want to strive for new and latest, to the progress.

There's absolutely nothing wrong living a luxurious lifestyle if you can afford it but the big question here is how many people living a luxurious lifestyle can really afford it? Latest smart phones is the topic and emphasis of discussion here. Majority of people using this expensive mobile phones can not actually afford it because there's no point using a phone that you can not confidently subscribe in. The fact remains that this tech company have brainwashed us to believe we need to change phone on a regular just like we change clothes. The funny thing is that they keep remodeling the same products for us with little or no extra features. I refuse to be convinced that I need a new phone unless the old phone can not serve me any longer.

[Majestic-milf]

 It's good to lead a good and luxurious life but sometimes it's not necessary. In the aspect of getting the latest iPhone 16 for instance, I don't think I'd bother myself to even get it because if you check, their batteries are still not long lasting so what's the point in upgrading the phone when the main issue is still there. For those who can get it, it only means they'd have to constantly charge it and I believe that's another problem since the frequency of how you charge a phone can cause it to weaken the already weak battery so that's a wasted investment for me.

[Minor Miner]

First of all, I see nothing bad if a person prefers a luxurious lifestyle, even though he can afford to it (for example buys items with credit card). There is nothing bad in heading towards luxurious life. I see such people as people who have a goal. The way I see it - if a person gets used to living in a luxury life, he will do everything to keep that way of living. I think quotation "Fake it till you make it" fits here perfectly.

Now back to latest smartphones. I use iPhone 15, which isnt latest one today, but still expensive. It cost a good part of my monthly salary. Similarly, I could be using any smartphone that has access to internet, allows to install apps and make phone calls. My phone did not look much different from previous version, or iPhone 11 I had been using before. In fact, the apps I use and their arrangement on the screen is not much different from, for example, iPhone 4 I had been using ages ago. So why I have purchased expensive smartphone? 1) because its wont lose value so quick with time 2) its battery is new, and buying same old phone seemed illogical to me 3) I dont want to stick to "old" gadgets, I want to strive for new and latest, to the progress.

There's absolutely nothing wrong living a luxurious lifestyle if you can afford it but the big question here is how many people living a luxurious lifestyle can really afford it? Latest smart phones is the topic and emphasis of discussion here. Majority of people using this expensive mobile phones can not actually afford it because there's no point using a phone that you can not confidently subscribe in. The fact remains that this tech company have brainwashed us to believe we need to change phone on a regular just like we change clothes. The funny thing is that they keep remodeling the same products for us with little or no extra features. I refuse to be convinced that I need a new phone unless the old phone can not serve me any longer.

If they can't afford it, why are they able to own the latest phones? If you don't have enough money, who will be willing to sell you an expensive phone?

I think only people who can't afford it criticize buying the latest phone or to put it bluntly, people are jealous of each other, nothing more nothing less.
There is nothing wrong with owning the latest phone and it is not something to be condemned because everyone's life is different. Everyone has different interests, dreams and goals in life and they have the right to do whatever they think is good for their life.

[Fortify]

Recently Google launched the latest Pixel 9 handset, while Apple unveiled the iPhone 16. Samsung has also come up with its foldable phones, the Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 and Huawei just launched the Mate XT. The marketing sections of these companies are doing everything possible to make us buy these phones even when we don't need them.  

A close look at the latest versions of these phones shows that they have slight differences from the previous generation. The major difference is that these new phones have advanced AI features and improved camera quality. Poor economic conditions and awareness about the little upgrades in advanced models might have started contributing to the continuous decline in the sale of phones globally. This claim correlates with Counterpoint findings that “Consumers are holding on to their smartphones for longer periods because upgrades are offering limited differentiation in features.”

But I know some set of people who will always go for the new generation of phones. It is like a yearly ritual that they must buy the latest model of their phone. I have seen some go as far as buying these phones on credit because they don't have enough funds to pay. The most troubling part of it is that they are not using these phones for business or any productive activities.

It will not be a bad economic decision to reconsider and adjust our craving for these new products especially if they will not be beneficial financially.

As the chart indicates, people are starting to wake up or at least slow down on this constant treadmill of new phone editions that these manufacturers are putting out there. I could understand if there were truly revolutionary technological innovations between versions of these phones, but it is getting to the point now where they are just resizing them or sticking another camera on the back then calling it innovation - it is not. It's even worse when they build in "planned obsolescence" into their phones when they should be perfectly usable for a long time but they intentionally degrade performance through so-called upgrades. Most smartphones can be good for 10+ years if treated properly, however I have seen much worse performance on Apple unit batteries than other suppliers

[AmoreJaz]

It's good to lead a good and luxurious life but sometimes it's not necessary. In the aspect of getting the latest iPhone 16 for instance, I don't think I'd bother myself to even get it because if you check, their batteries are still not long lasting so what's the point in upgrading the phone when the main issue is still there. For those who can get it, it only means they'd have to constantly charge it and I believe that's another problem since the frequency of how you charge a phone can cause it to weaken the already weak battery so that's a wasted investment for me.

In this digital age, some people are after for the latest trend. However, if you can't afford to buy one, better not to acquire and just be contented for what you have. Remember, it is only material thing and won't save you in times of financial needs. You may end up selling it if you happen to be in tight spot and incur losses in the process.

I believe, that's the problem of some younger gen, how they can cope up with the latest trend in the market. But sooner or later, they will have their lessons in life and realize that there's more than getting the latest iphone but it is better to have at least a phone that is working and serving you the minimum requirements. You will have less stress, in case of loss or theft. Because if you lost the high-end iphone, for sure, so much stress is involved.

[dunfida]

First of all, I see nothing bad if a person prefers a luxurious lifestyle, even though he can afford to it (for example buys items with credit card). There is nothing bad in heading towards luxurious life. I see such people as people who have a goal. The way I see it - if a person gets used to living in a luxury life, he will do everything to keep that way of living. I think quotation "Fake it till you make it" fits here perfectly.

Now back to latest smartphones. I use iPhone 15, which isnt latest one today, but still expensive. It cost a good part of my monthly salary. Similarly, I could be using any smartphone that has access to internet, allows to install apps and make phone calls. My phone did not look much different from previous version, or iPhone 11 I had been using before. In fact, the apps I use and their arrangement on the screen is not much different from, for example, iPhone 4 I had been using ages ago. So why I have purchased expensive smartphone? 1) because its wont lose value so quick with time 2) its battery is new, and buying same old phone seemed illogical to me 3) I dont want to stick to "old" gadgets, I want to strive for new and latest, to the progress.

There's absolutely nothing wrong living a luxurious lifestyle if you can afford it but the big question here is how many people living a luxurious lifestyle can really afford it? Latest smart phones is the topic and emphasis of discussion here. Majority of people using this expensive mobile phones can not actually afford it because there's no point using a phone that you can not confidently subscribe in. The fact remains that this tech company have brainwashed us to believe we need to change phone on a regular just like we change clothes. The funny thing is that they keep remodeling the same products for us with little or no extra features. I refuse to be convinced that I need a new phone unless the old phone can not serve me any longer.

If they can't afford it, why are they able to own the latest phones? If you don't have enough money, who will be willing to sell you an expensive phone?

I think only people who can't afford it criticize buying the latest phone or to put it bluntly, people are jealous of each other, nothing more nothing less.
There is nothing wrong with owning the latest phone and it is not something to be condemned because everyone's life is different. Everyone has different interests, dreams and goals in life and they have the right to do whatever they think is good for their life.

Jealousy would really be turning out to be that ending up on criticism or saying up anything negatively to those people who could afford or able to buy it out. The wrong thing on here is that there are actually those rich or wealthy people who could easily buy these expensive things since they could afford it, but there would really be those individuals who do took up some loan or borrowing money just for them to do so. There's so much difference in trying out to compare these two but somehow its none of our business if they would really be having that kind of behavior on buying up new and latest smartphone. The key on here is that you should really be that sensible into the things that you are spending and we do know that we do have different priorities in life. If you do find that you could afford then buy it but if not then skip out and dont consider on taking such desperate steps.

If you could afford it, then why not buy? As long it would really be that your extra money then its none others business if you do buy it but if not then stop yourself on doing so.
Prioritize into the things on which it is really that more important and just buy those things that you do want on the time or moment that you could afford it and doesnt compromise those funds
which are intended on other things such us food,rent and other priorities that we do have in life.

[tabas]

In this digital age, some people are after for the latest trend. However, if you can't afford to buy one, better not to acquire and just be contented for what you have.

That's their happiness, to be on the latest trend. I think that's not odd at all and we can all have our happiness. But if these people look at how valuable these things are, they will realize that smartphones are depreciating over a period. Even in less than a year, its value will significantly down unless it's being used for its tech features that can be used for businesses or content. Like with the iPhones, the majority that I've seen buy the newest version of it says that they're up for its camera which is true. And I agree with you that if someone can't afford to buy one and they're not going to utilize its use, they need to be content and look for something else that they can afford.

Remember, it is only material thing and won't save you in times of financial needs. You may end up selling it if you happen to be in tight spot.

Yeah, selling it is most likely the reasonable way when someone is in tight budget but needs money or maybe have it pawned and take it back when you're financially well and done with that budget challenge.

[lepbagong]

It all depends on your budget and what are into, there are some things you might be involved that would require a phone with a high storage capacity, most phones with a random access memory of 6gb are slightly expensive but you must consider how much you have first and what you want to use if for, if you know it's something that's going to be beneficial to you then it would be a good idea to just purchase it. But phones that are extremely expensive are not necessary people just buy those phones to show off and follow what's trending

It is hard to avoid the fact today that trends will take precedence compared to the necessities, but we cannot avoid this fact because we have indeed entered such a time. needslessly, the salesperson was able to persuade them to be able to attract them in order to buy without looking any further at the necessary capacity, even with the finances they had at the time.
Agree with what you said that it should be tailored to the needs and what is sought and, indeed, eventually, it will be beneficial for the needs to be done not because of the trend of following people who can afford to buy just to show off, so it is considered following the times.

[knowngunman]

If they can't afford it, why are they able to own the latest phones? If you don't have enough money, who will be willing to sell you an expensive phone?

I think only people who can't afford it criticize buying the latest phone or to put it bluntly, people are jealous of each other, nothing more nothing less.
There is nothing wrong with owning the latest phone and it is not something to be condemned because everyone's life is different. Everyone has different interests, dreams and goals in life and they have the right to do whatever they think is good for their life.

It's not jealous or criticism but just a plain truth. I clearly stated that there is nothing wrong if you can independently afford it yourself. Haven't you seen people using phone that they're not the one who bought it themselves? Ladies to be precised, who wants to be classy but don't have means to obtain the latest phone and end up burdening their fiance to get it for them. Haven't you heard things like that before? Those are the categories of people we are referring to. They actually can not afford it themselves but don't want to cut their coat to their size. Nobody will condemn using latest phone if you can afford it yourself without disturbing others. We have interest and desire but we have to ensure it align with our class.

[avp2306]

It all depends on your budget and what are into, there are some things you might be involved that would require a phone with a high storage capacity, most phones with a random access memory of 6gb are slightly expensive but you must consider how much you have first and what you want to use if for, if you know it's something that's going to be beneficial to you then it would be a good idea to just purchase it. But phones that are extremely expensive are not necessary people just buy those phones to show off and follow what's trending

It is hard to avoid the fact today that trends will take precedence compared to the necessities, but we cannot avoid this fact because we have indeed entered such a time. needslessly, the salesperson was able to persuade them to be able to attract them in order to buy without looking any further at the necessary capacity, even with the finances they had at the time.
Agree with what you said that it should be tailored to the needs and what is sought and, indeed, eventually, it will be beneficial for the needs to be done not because of the trend of following people who can afford to buy just to show off, so it is considered following the times.

Social media affect the thinking of people. Since what people see in that platform create certain fantasy that people want to follow.

Now that Iphone 16 is trending and symbolize certain life status many people want to acquire it and some people will do whatever they can just to get this item then flex it to people they know,

But if people just know their priorities in life and know how to budget their finances for sure they would never think about buying an Iphone since this is just a total waste of money especially if they don't used it for any business related matters.

[bakasabo]

First of all, I see nothing bad if a person prefers a luxurious lifestyle, even though he can afford to it (for example buys items with credit card). There is nothing bad in heading towards luxurious life. I see such people as people who have a goal. The way I see it - if a person gets used to living in a luxury life, he will do everything to keep that way of living. I think quotation "Fake it till you make it" fits here perfectly.

Now back to latest smartphones. I use iPhone 15, which isnt latest one today, but still expensive. It cost a good part of my monthly salary. Similarly, I could be using any smartphone that has access to internet, allows to install apps and make phone calls. My phone did not look much different from previous version, or iPhone 11 I had been using before. In fact, the apps I use and their arrangement on the screen is not much different from, for example, iPhone 4 I had been using ages ago. So why I have purchased expensive smartphone? 1) because its wont lose value so quick with time 2) its battery is new, and buying same old phone seemed illogical to me 3) I dont want to stick to "old" gadgets, I want to strive for new and latest, to the progress.

There's absolutely nothing wrong living a luxurious lifestyle if you can afford it but the big question here is how many people living a luxurious lifestyle can really afford it? Latest smart phones is the topic and emphasis of discussion here. Majority of people using this expensive mobile phones can not actually afford it because there's no point using a phone that you can not confidently subscribe in. The fact remains that this tech company have brainwashed us to believe we need to change phone on a regular just like we change clothes. The funny thing is that they keep remodeling the same products for us with little or no extra features. I refuse to be convinced that I need a new phone unless the old phone can not serve me any longer.

So what is the reason then why people should not buy latest smartphones? Because every year they become more expensive and purchasing such smartphone on a release isnt smart? Or because the features and updates that latest smartphone has compared to previous or several year ago model, arent necessary so much? While I can agree that buying latest just to get something work 0.001 second faster, have 0.1MP camera better and have extra 1GB isnt that reason to buy a latest smartphone, I can discuss price pros and cons. Not everyone buy smartphone, with an idea to replace it next year. I have been using every smartphone I've got for 3-4 years. Take iPhone Pro Max with $1.2k price and it would cost you dollar a day to use it during 3 years. In addition you can sell it for a good price. Take any cheap smartphone for $200-300 that will lag all the time, have awful display and cheap plastic. You will hate this phone every day you use it, and replace it next year.