The Importance of Smartphone Battery Life
Yesterday, on my way to the station heading home, I noticed my smartphone battery was down to 2%. I messaged my wife saying, "My battery is about to die," to which she replied, "Your battery? Or the phone's battery?" Just as I was about to respond, "The phone's," the battery died.
Since I usually travel by car, I can charge my phone in the car or at my desk at work. I never really worried about running out of battery. However, for those who don't have the opportunity to charge their phone from when they leave home until they return, battery capacity is an important factor when choosing a smartphone.
It's said that this impacts the economic cycle. For someone of my age, the main device for work is a computer, and the smartphone is just a supplementary tool. For instance, I use my phone when I'm out and can't open my laptop.
For younger people, they've been exposed to smartphones even before using computers. This is what we call "mobile-first." For the mobile-first generation, the smartphone is always the main device, so it's crucial that it’s always ready to use. Therefore, battery capacity is a key factor in choosing a smartphone.
The battery is the most consumable part of a smartphone. Even if the other parts are in perfect condition, the weakening of the battery may necessitate buying a new phone.
Currently, smartphones are typically replaced every two to three years, mainly due to battery deterioration. When it's said that this affects the economic cycle, it makes perfect sense.