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Ed Pawlowski

On 4/8/2017 3:41 PM, wrote:
> looking to buy my first Smart cell phone
> [currently i just own a simple cell phone, no www]
>
> i don't plan on using it that much,
> and i see a few have replaceable batteries,
> and was wondering if that would come in handy,
> 5 years from now if/when the battery dies
>
> how long do these smart phones batteries last?
> i assume they die eventually
>
> thanks
> marc
>

Un-replaceable batteries can be replaced but will cost about $60 at a
service center. Yes, after about 18 to 24 months you will see some
difference depending on use.

I bought an LG phone because the battery could be replaced. After not
quite 2 years I went back to Samsung because the LG had other issues.
My wife's Samsung gets light use and any battery deterioration is not
noticeable after 3 years.

IMO, it is not a big consideration and a Samsung S7 or new S8 is the way
to go.