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The lithium ion batteries already die beyond repair on average not long after, so why invest in chips that last longer?



Do they? I've never experienced that so early. Most mid-range phones are after two years so slow that they can't handle modern apps which is the most common reason people I know buy new phones. Higher spec smartphones tend to last much longer and can fetch good prices on ebay after two years.


A large part of the slowness is due to CPU throttling so the battery won't catch fire. E.g. https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/12/what-is-iphone-throttling-why...




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