My $980 iPhone 8 Plus lasts 7 years

I bought a 2015 Macbook Pro and a 2017 iPhone 8 Plus at launch. To date, his 9 year old laptop and his 7 year old cell phone are still running very smoothly.

I bought the iPhone 8 Plus when the price was close to VND 24 million.

Prior to this, I chose an Android smartphone that was on display in the showroom to save money, following the advice of a salesperson who said it was much more affordable than an iPhone.

But after just a few months of use, the phone started freezing and lagging frequently. My phone’s keyboard would often freeze for about 10 seconds, which was extremely frustrating.

So I gave the phone to a relative in the countryside and bought an iPhone. It was expensive, but I felt it was worth every penny.

After 7 years of use, this device is still working great with no freezes or lags. Considering the lifespan, a mobile phone costs only VND 3 million per year.

I think there’s a reason why the iPhone became the best-selling phone of all time, despite being very expensive, because it’s so easy to use and connect to your Macbook.

Many people think that buying a mobile phone for 20 million to 30 million dong is a waste.

But the advanced technology, great user experience, and longevity are all worth it.

In my opinion, these factors are much more important than trying to save money by buying a cheap phone with poor performance and a short lifespan.

Do you prefer Android smartphones or iPhones?

Leader Chun

*This opinion was translated into English by AI. Readers’ views are personal and do not necessarily correspond to the views of VnExpress.