Editorial Policy
Accuracy is this site's entire reason to exist. Here is exactly how the data is sourced, verified, refreshed — and kept independent.
How we verify specifications
- Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation — never copied from other spec sites.
- Support windows come from each brand's official published policy, linked on every phone page with a visible “last verified” date.
- Where a manufacturer publishes no policy (Apple), we use its documented track record, label the window Our estimate everywhere it appears, and state the written legal minimum. Details in the methodology.
- If we can't verify a figure, we flag it or leave it out — we never guess silently.
How often data is updated
- Weekly: new phones are added to the database, with new comparisons.
- Monthly: street prices and update policies are re-verified; every ranking and “last updated” date refreshes from the data.
- Within days: when a brand changes an update policy or a major phone launches.
- Stale data gets fixed, not defended — corrections jump the queue.
Independence — rankings can't be bought
- Every ranking and verdict is computed from the database by the formulas on our methodology page — there is no editorial override to sell.
- We accept no payment, free devices, or other consideration for placement, scores, or coverage.
- Advertising (when present) is clearly separated from content and has no influence on results.
- All verdict copy is written by us, for this site; we don't publish sponsored content.
How we make money — affiliate links
- Some “Check price” buttons are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- As an Amazon Associate, PhoneLifespan earns from qualifying purchases.
- Commissions never influence our rankings, verdicts, or scores — every result is computed from the database by the formulas on our methodology page.
- We only add a buy link where a phone is realistically purchasable; the price and availability you see at checkout are set by the retailer, not us.
Who is responsible
PhoneLifespan is built and maintained by Muhammad Tahir. Errors are mine to fix — report them at mtahirkaam@gmail.com.