Should you upgrade your phone now, wait — or switch and save?
Set your situation and what matters to you. Our four-dimension algorithm scores your upgrade readiness and tells you exactly what to do — and what it will cost or save you.
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Annual upgrades in the US
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Algorithm dimensions scored
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Possible verdicts — all actionable
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Cost to use — always free
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Your Situation
Tell us about your current phone and carrier
Device details
Phone age
Phone brand
Your carrier & plan
Current carrier
Monthly bill
What matters most to you
Battery life
How critical is all-day power?
Moderate
Camera quality
Photos, video, and zoom performance
Moderate
Speed and performance
App speed, gaming, multitasking
Moderate
Saving money
How much does upgrade cost matter?
Moderate
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Your score appears here
Fill in your situation on the left — the algorithm scores your upgrade readiness live as you adjust each setting
The algorithm weighs four independent signals — then personalizes the result based on what you told us matters most to you.
01 · Device Fatigue
How worn-out is your phone?
Scores age against brand replacement cycles. Weights battery degradation and camera obsolescence by how much those features matter to you personally.
02 · Financial Efficiency
Does the math support upgrading?
Factors your monthly bill, trade-in depreciation curve, and your own cost sensitivity. Penalizes cost-sensitive consumers from upgrading when the numbers say wait.
03 · Carrier Value
Are you overpaying your carrier?
Benchmarks your plan against MVNO alternatives on the same network. If you are significantly overpaying, the Switch and Upgrade verdict routes you to a better deal.
04 · Market Timing
Is right now a good time to buy?
Indexes against real device release calendars. Warns you if a major upgrade is coming in 6 to 8 weeks. Tells you when the promotional window is at its peak.