So you just bought a flagship smartphone and you’re pretty stoked about it. Why not? It’s got killer specs, improved features, and a form factor that stands out from the crowd. Having a top-of-the-line smartphone does have a lot of advantage over other handsets, but they also have a fair share of disadvantages. In this article we enumerate some of them.
1. The slightest damage is a sore sight
Whether it be nicks, scratches, or a part of the body chipped off, the slightest damage is a sore sight from its otherwise sleek exterior.
Because of this, you tend to be extra careful with your smartphone. Be mindful, though, not to reach the point that you’re just too careful with your phone by keeping it safe and scratch-free. Just enjoy it. After all, remember that it’s a tool and not a collector’s item.
2. They often force you to spend on accessories and services
If you really want to protect your phone from unwanted scratches and scars, there are phone cases available for purchase that guard the frame of the device. There are also tempered glass screen protectors that work better than plastic ones if you want to keep your display at its pristine condition, and even gadget insurance that covers an array of accidental damages.
Of course, all these come at a price so if you want added protection for your phone, you’d have to shell out extra money.
3. They are magnet to pickpockets
If feature phones aren’t attractive to snatchers and pickpockets, high-end smartphones obviously are. Flashing around a brand new iPhone carelessly might attract the wrong kind of attention when done in a public and crowded place.
As a tip, avoid using your expensive smartphones in these kinds of environments but if can’t be helped, why not buy an affordable feature phone that you can use at times like these?
4. Their parts and repair services cost more
Once damaged or if something isn’t working well, some parts and repairs actually cost a lot when done in authorized centers. There are cheaper alternatives from third-party stalls but it could be risky and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
5. Losing a really expensive smartphone is hard to replace
If you accidentally dropped and destroyed your phone or it was stolen from you, not only does it make you feel really bad but it is also actually stressful.
It could be a birthday gift to you, you might have worked long and hard for it, or spent a fair amount of your savings buying this device. Whatever the reason, losing an expensive smartphone is just harder to replace than a budget one.
6. There will always be something better
Sure, you have the latest phone right now but in a few months’ time there will most likely be a successor released that sports faster internals, new features, and probably a new look.
This becomes a disadvantage if your satisfaction relies on having the latest model in the market since that way, you’ll be needing to change phones every half a year or so.
Those are some of the things we see as disadvantages when you have an expensive handset. Do you have anything to add? Fee free to leave a comment below.
If your habit is to drop the phone, in the canal, it is better to have a cheaper phone. You can drop more cheap phones than one expensive phone.