What do you think is likely to be the main reason you'll get your next new cellphone?

What do you think is likely to be the main reason you'll get your next new cellphone? Published on April 25, 2025 → Survey conducted on April 25, 2025 on 8699 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

My phone will break

24%

My phone will become too slow

24%

I will want a newer model

25%

I'll be eligible for an upgrade or will start a new plan

12%

Some other reason

I don't have a cellphone

Not sure

My phone will break

24%

My phone will become too slow

24%

I will want a newer model

25%

I'll be eligible for an upgrade or will start a new plan

12%

Some other reason

I don't have a cellphone

Not sure

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