How to make your older Android phones last longer - Engadget

Engadget 3 نوفمبر 2026، 18:00 قراءة 1 د 7 قراءة

Through a good case, regular updates and possibly the purchase of a new battery, your Android can last longer than you might expect. Here's what you should do.

How to make your older Android phones last longer

Tap the brakes before you upgrade.

By David Engle Nov. 3, 2026 1:00 pm EST Georgeclerk/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

There's no getting around it: New phones are expensive. Regardless of brand or platform, a brand-new phone is going to cost a pretty penny thanks to the global memory shortage and its subsequent price increases that have pushed the forecasted average smartphone price up to more than $580 in 2026, nearly 28 percent higher than last year, according to IDC data.