On Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 2:17:29 PM UTC-7, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> 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.

thanks

$60 isn't that bad, assuming you like the phone...

marc