Buy new phone or repair it anyway?
What to do: Buy a new phone or repair it?
With one in five smartphone users walking around with a broken phone, we at ThePhoneLab are not surprised how often phones break down. Phones are fragile, and that won’t change for a while, even with the latest models. Your screen is full of cracks and the battery is dead in no time. You want to know if fixing your phone makes sense. Do I have it repaired or buy a new device? The difference is a quick calculation for some, but a longer consideration for others.
The important question to ask yourself: is my phone still worth the repair, or could I just as easily buy a new one? It is very tempting to go for the newest model. Every year the newest devices are just a little bit better than your old phone: a slightly better camera, all kinds of technical gadgets and often a sleeker design. Unfortunately, those new models do come with a hefty price tag.
To help you get started in making this decision, here are some tips.
We discuss the following topics:
The environment
The rapid circulation of phones still creates mountains of electronic waste. Buying a new phone every year does not contribute to a world with less waste. Reusing phones is better for the environment. After all, a repair eliminates the need to produce a whole new one.
So if you care a lot about this beautiful planet of ours, just get your phone repaired or choose refurbished phones. Want to know more about refurbished phones and why this is often a good choice? Then read; Why you should buy a refurbished smartphone
So in case you care a lot about that beautiful globe of ours, just get your phone repaired or buy a durable refurbished one from one of our stores.
BKR
When buying a mobile subscription where the device value is above a certain amount and it is paid off per month, you get a BKR registration. This can affect your application for a loan or mortgage. This is because an expensive phone plan is simply a loan that you pay off to your telecom company. So the phone is not “free,” as the advertisements sometimes lead you to believe.
An alternative is to buy a loose device combined with a Sim Only subscription. But even that is a hefty investment. Still, a repair often turns out to be the sensible, and cheaper, alternative.
Sales value
Your old phone is just your property after a normal subscription. And unlike before, many devices are still worth quite a bit. Thus, at ThePhonelab, we sell refurbished iPhone models for a decent price and buy back your old iPhone! So selling your old phone is not a bad idea either: you can invest that money back into buying a new one.
Want to know how to easily and confidently sell your old iPhone in 4 steps? Read; Selling your old iPhone, it can be that easy!
Conclusion
A new phone is often tempting, but with mounting hidden costs and a possible BKR registration, it often pays to look at more sustainable solutions. A repair is cheaper, better for the environment and also quick and easy(with us within 30 minutes)!
In case you really love the latest tech gadgets and are already lining up for the newest device? Then we advise you to sell your old smartphone and use the money you earned for that latest purchase.
Bonus tip
Do you have a prehistoric phone worth no more than €20 or €30? Then it’s not really worth selling it anymore. A nicer alternative is donation to charity.
