In Europe, they tend to be out within a month of announcement, same in Asia. It’s only in the US where it’s later, and not nearly to that degree.

If it had a headphone jack, I’d be fine with that phone. That’s a critical omission, though.

10000 is not as many as you’d think. I try to keep phones for 5 years, so around 1800 days. I also listen to music on several different occasions a day, let’s say 10 because I listen to a lot of music. Couple that with daily charging, I’m already doubling your number if using audio through USB-C, not to mention the extra wear that comes from the port being in use for around 10-12 hours a day.

There’s also the group of people who easily notice it but don’t really care. Like I see that it’s different, but it’s not better to me.