Experts Recommend Avoiding This Android Smartphone Brand If You Want Easy Repairs

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The push to stuff more and more technology into a smartphone chassis has resulted in repairability taking a backseat. While there have been some efforts to make smartphones more repairable in recent years, the situation hasn’t meaningfully improved. So, if you’re someone who likes to spend their money on sustainable technology, it can be tricky to find a smartphone with a good repairability score, as some of the biggest players in this industry have a poor track record. According to the “Failing the Fix 2026” study published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, Samsung, which is the biggest Android phone brand in the U.S., scores pretty low in repairability.

The U.S. PIRG is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization, which is helped by the U.S. PIRG Education Fund with research and public education. While Samsung isn’t the worst among all major smartphone brands, as that title goes to Apple, it ranks the lowest among Android smartphone makers. So, if you want a reasonably repairable smartphone, it’s best to avoid Samsung, which will certainly be hard, as the company offers some of the most popular and well-rated Android phones and is considered the best major Android phone brand in terms of customer satisfaction.