Upgrading to latest iPhone every year costs less than buying milk tea daily

I have seen many people saying that buying a new iPhone each year is wasteful. However, I wonder if these people have ever tried to calculate how much this actually costs.

In 2018, I bought an iPhone 8 Plus for VND18 million and my mother is still using it without any issues. Over the course of six years, it costs me just VND8,000 per day to use the phone.

Similarly, I bought an iPhone XS for VND25 million in 2019 and later passed it down to my child. I then sold it this year for VND3 million. Overall, the device cost me just VND10,000 per day.

This year, I traded it in my iPhone 15 Pro Max, which I bought for VND34 million in 2023, for an iPhone 16 Pro Max. This cost me an additional VND9-10 million, meaning the cost to upgrade to the latest iPhone is just VND25,000 per day.

Since I do not smoke or frequently drink coffee or milk tea, I am not wasting any more money than those who buy cigarettes or beverages every day.

Some might think that spending tens of millions of dong on an iPhone is wasteful, while others see it as a worthwhile experience simply because it suits their needs and preferences. It is similar to how you might view a cup of coffee or bubble tea as a justified indulgence for yourself. Hence, we should respect people's right to choose how they spend their money.

Do you find my opinion reasonable?

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