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source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allstate-protection-plans-finds-78-million-americans-damaged-their-smartphones-in-the-last-year-the-nations-repair-and-replacement-bill-now-totals-149-billion-since-the-introduction-of-the-smartphone-302088563.html
What were the statistics for smartphone owners in 2023 according to Allstate's Mobile Mythconceptions Survey?
The statistics for smartphone owners in 2023 according to Allstate's Mobile Mythconceptions Survey are:
Percentage / Amount | Statistic |
---|---|
$8.3 billion | Was collectively spent on screen repairs. |
27% of smartphone owners | Said they would initiate screen repairs within a day due to the importance of their devices. |
78 million Americans | Reported damaging a device. |
53% of smartphone owners | Said the environmental impact of repairs / replacements was important to them. |
45% of smartphone owners | Spent five or more hours a day using their phone. |
39% of smartphone owners | Took six or more photos a day with their phone. |
31% of smartphone owners | Took six or more videos a day with their phone. |
54% of smartphone owners | Reported watching more videos, TV shows, and movies on their phone instead of TV. |
31% of smartphone owners | Reported having a damaged phone in the past year. |
8% of smartphone owners | Reported permanently losing their device. |
5% of smartphone owners | Reported their phone being stolen. |
67% of accidents / malfunctions | Damaged screens. |
28% of accidents / malfunctions | Connectivity issues. |
24% of accidents / malfunctions | Touchscreen problems. |
22% of accidents / malfunctions | Charging port not working properly. |
21% of accidents / malfunctions | Water damage. |
21% of accidents / malfunctions | Battery not working properly. |
20% of accidents / malfunctions | Chipped corner / sides. |
17% of accidents / malfunctions | Speaker issues. |
15% of accidents / malfunctions | Dented corners / sides. |
14% of accidents / malfunctions | Camera(s) not working properly. |
11% of accidents / malfunctions | Microphone(s) not working properly. |
36% of smartphone owners | Said they would wait a day or less to repair their phone. |
30% of smartphone owners | Said they wouldn't wait to repair damaged speakers. |
29% of smartphone owners | Said they wouldn't wait to repair broken microphones. |
27% of smartphone owners | Said they wouldn't wait to repair cracked screens. |
22% of smartphone owners | Said they wouldn't wait to repair broken cameras. |
46% of smartphone owners | Believed they knew how to recycle old or broken phones. |
27% of smartphone owners | Had actually recycled old or broken phones. |
38% of smartphone owners who damaged their device | Replaced their device |
32% of smartphone owners who damaged their device | Chose to continue using it despite damage. |
23% of smartphone owners who damaged their device | Took their devices to repair shops. |
17% of smartphone owners who damaged their device | Attempted DIY fixes. |
49% of smartphone owners | Would not repair a damaged phone that still functions because of the high cost. |
$302 | Average cost for repairs and replacements. |
47% of Americans | Think repairs cost $150 or less. |
$149 billion | Collectively spent on repairs and replacements since the introduction of the smartphone. |
39% of smartphone owners who had damaged a phone | Delayed repairs because they couldn't afford it. |
21% of smartphone owners who had damaged a phone | Delayed repairs because the time away from their phone was a concern. |
15% of smartphone owners who had damaged a phone | Delayed repairs to wait for an upgrade. |
12% of smartphone owners who had damaged a phone | Delayed repairs due to sustainability concerns. |
51% of smartphone owners | Considered the environmental impact of their devices crucial and are more likely to choose brands with sustainability initiatives. |
36% of smartphone owners | Were more likely to buy from a manufacturer using recycled ocean plastics. |
35% of smartphone owners | Were more likely to buy from a manufacturer using recycled glass. |
35% of smartphone owners | Were more likely to buy from a manufacturer using recycled packaging. |
31% of smartphone owners | Were more likely to buy from a manufacturer offsetting carbon emissions. |
31% of smartphone owners | Were more likely to buy from a manufacturer comitting to emission reduction. |
24% of smartphone owners | Were more likely to buy from a manufacturer excluding chargers from new devices. |
23% of smartphone owners | Were more likely to buy from a manufacturer excluding headphones from new devices. |
40% of smartphone owners with old devices | Kept them as backups. |
35% of smartphone owners with old devices | Traded them in. |
27% of smartphone owners with old devices | Recycled them. |
22% of smartphone owners with old devices | Gave them to friends or family. |
19% of smartphone owners with old devices | Sold them. |
14% of smartphone owners with old devices | Discarded them. |
38% of smartphone owners | Expressed the likelihood of purchasing refurbished devices. |
35% of smartphone owners who expressed the likelihood of purchasing refurbished devices | Did so to contribute to a more sustainable future. |