Smartphone Owners Aren't Convinced to Upgrade for Foldable Designs and AI Integrations, CNET Finds

CNET says most U.S. smartphone owners are not upgrading for AI features or foldable/flip-phone designs.

The strongest reasons to buy a new phone remain lower price, better battery life, and more storage.

Only small shares of respondents said new AI integrations or flashy hardware would motivate an upgrade.

The survey suggests premium designs alone may not be enough to drive mass smartphone replacements.