It's not common (I think average upgrade cycle on iPhone is a little more than 3 1/2 years now, and getting longer every cycle) but it's not unheard of. The iPhone hold value well enough that you can often trade it in at something like a $200 discount and just get the new one.
Considering the cost of a battery replacement, it's not the worst value proposition in the world.
Around 20% apparently do: https://c9ac71a8282e1fecd95e-f07dbcddcacf0d4c572ea7178ee6902...
From: https://www.sellcell.com/blog/how-often-do-people-upgrade-th...
Every year since the first iPhone came out. It's sort of superstition at this point. Not sure what would happen if I broke the streak.
It's not common (I think average upgrade cycle on iPhone is a little more than 3 1/2 years now, and getting longer every cycle) but it's not unheard of. The iPhone hold value well enough that you can often trade it in at something like a $200 discount and just get the new one.
Considering the cost of a battery replacement, it's not the worst value proposition in the world.
I do for my iPhone yes. It's definitely overkill and certainly not recommended for 99% of people.
Crazy the ultimate in short term thinking…