On Sat, 8 Apr 2017 17:17:28 -0400, 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.

Ditto