Getting a New Phone
By Amber
@AmbiePam (131566)
United States
September 8, 2026 3:53pm CST
I’ve had my iPhone X for about five years. I got it super cheap when I switched providers. It’s fallen off my couch several times, but I have (unfortunate/fortunate?) carpet so nothing happened. Only, this past weekend I was at my dad’s, and when it dropped off the recliner after it rocked when I stood, a tiny piece of the upper right screen went black. Okay, so long as that’s it. Of course, you know that’s not it. The black part is still a small amount, but it’s clear it is growing in size.
So, my BIL, while up here yesterday found me a new iPhone 13 for just a little more than what I paid for my previous phone. While my dad said he’d pay for it, I told him I’d give him $25 a month until I paid him back. It won’t even take a year.
When is the last time you got a new phone?
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22 responses
@flapiz (24466)
• United Kingdom
9 Sep
I admire how self reliant you are and that you refused to have your dad pay for your phone without repaying. If my dad offered to pay for mine I would probably take it without hesitation. 
I hope you like your new phone!
I got my iPhone 17 pro last year around October as a birthday present for myself and also because my iPhone 11 Pro Max really needed to retire broken screen and all. I think I fixed it 5 times before making the decision that it was time to change it.
I hope you like your new phone!
I got my iPhone 17 pro last year around October as a birthday present for myself and also because my iPhone 11 Pro Max really needed to retire broken screen and all. I think I fixed it 5 times before making the decision that it was time to change it.2 people like this
@toniganzon (82297)
• Philippines
9 Sep
I get a new iPhone every year. Whenever they release a new one. I usually get the pro max. But if this year they will release the Ultra, then it's what I'm getting.
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@Treborika (17776)
• Mombasa, Kenya
9 Sep
That's so pretty of you. Getting an iPhone on every release it's that wonderful.
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@DaddyEvil (179042)
• United States
9 Sep
I'm sorry you can't get a good Android phone but have to settle for an iPhoney.
Pretty and I both got new Android phones a few months ago. (Her boyfriend paid for half of her phone.)
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@AmbiePam (131566)
• United States
9 Sep
@DaddyEvil 
Androids are good, no doubt. My very first one wasn’t, but it was an early model. If I’d had a good one from the jump, I might have resisted going to an iPhone.
Androids are good, no doubt. My very first one wasn’t, but it was an early model. If I’d had a good one from the jump, I might have resisted going to an iPhone.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (179042)
• United States
9 Sep
@AmbiePam 
I LOVE calling them iPhoneys just to get a reaction out of people. (Not necessarily you, of course. As long as we can talk or text, I don't care what brand you buy. 
)
I LOVE calling them iPhoneys just to get a reaction out of people. (Not necessarily you, of course. As long as we can talk or text, I don't care what brand you buy. )1 person likes this
@MommyOfEli2013 (90805)
• Rupert, Idaho
9 Sep
Sorry about what happened to your phone, that is frustrating. That sounds like a good plan though
I have had mine at least 2 years now...and it is still working okay
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@MommyOfEli2013 (90805)
• Rupert, Idaho
9 Sep
@AmbiePam I have a cheap motorola lol. Does what I need, has a decent camera...
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@Treborika (17776)
• Mombasa, Kenya
9 Sep
Glad that you had got an iPhone 13. I have an old android Nokia 4/64 memory that has lasted for five years now. The screen is so much broken that typing becomes a real problem as the sensor is being compromised for sure. Surely it deserves a replacement it's that because of the financial constraints that l experience now l am unable to purchase a new one.
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@GardenGerty (170794)
• United States
9 Sep
A couple of years ago, and it is time for a new one. I get refurbished androids.
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@AmbiePam (131566)
• United States
9 Sep
My very first smartphone was an Android, and it was refurbished. It wasn’t that great, but it was a really early model. When my phone company went to 5G they said my 4G phone would no longer work. Since my sister, BIL, and dad had iPhones (my dad just takes my sister’s old ones when she upgrades) they went ahead and got me one. I felt like they’d given me a huge gift because I’d never had something so useful in my life.
@snowy22315 (214067)
• United States
8 Sep
Its been about 2.5 years. I would be delighted if it would last 5...not likely to happen though.
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@luisadannointed (13213)
• Philippines
9 Sep
Congratulations Amber! I think 4 years ago?
Since I am going to need a new phone for mobile videography this Sunday, my sister told me that I can borrow her phone every Sunday so I don't need to buy a new one. That's so nice of her.
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@luisadannointed (13213)
• Philippines
9 Sep
@AmbiePam Yeah, and I am so thankful to God for giving me a good and generous sister.
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@Traceyjayne (14777)
• United Kingdom
8 Sep
I had my phone three years ago ....it needs replacing really but it's a real.pain swapping all my apps over.
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@MarieCoyle (64354)
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8 Sep
My old iPhone was still working but my oldest son decided I needed a new one so he replaced mine. It was 5-6 years old but I didn’t realize that. He didn’t want it to get to the point it wouldn’t update anymore like it did one other time. I know I needed a phone that will work and so do you, I was very thankful for the gift of a new one.
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@MarieCoyle (64354)
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9 Sep
@AmbiePam
His plate is so full, I wish I could help him but I can’t right now. He just said I had to have a decent phone and that there would be no argument.
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@RasmaSandra (101727)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Sep
My last mobile phone broke down shortly after being in Florida and I have not had one since. I cannot take the expense and no one to call or to call me,
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@Marilynda1225 (92550)
• United States
10 Sep
It's been awhile since I got a new phone and I'm happy with my current one.
That's good that your BIL found you a new phone while he was there. Doubly good that your dad will pay for it and you can pay him monthly.
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@AmbiePam (131566)
• United States
9 Sep
Looking back at my first smartphone it’s amazing how worthless it is compared to mine now. I got the first about 14 years ago to help my dad take care of my mom with her dementia. To lug her around to appointments I needed a GPS, and my car certainly wasn’t going to have one. That smartphone was actually my very first cell phone, period.
@thedevilinme (5677)
• Northampton, England
9 Sep
Funny how modern phones dont last more than three years. I reckon they send malware to their own kit to make sure you buy a new one. They really need to sort out power sockets. They seem to block easy
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