I failed

I bought a OnePlus 11 two years ago with the intention of keeping it at least three, maybe four, years. I just ordered a 13 last night. Hopefully I'll be able to stick to that with this one.

The things that helped me make this decision... The processor - SD 8 Elite is twice as fast and more efficient. The bigger battery and newer battery tech. The IP 68/69 rating - just don't have to worry about it getting wet. The USB 3.1 - I do transfer large files back and forth. The brighter screen and the ability to use it when it's wet - sometimes on hot day I'll take a call and then can't use the phone without wiping it off in my pants leg. Wireless charging? Never really cared - maybe now that I have it, I'll care. The camera should be better too - but probably not enough that I'll notice much cuz I'm not that guy.

I know I'm forgetting a couple things, but these are such quality of life improvements that I had to bite.

I'm trading in my older 8T for a modest discount. Maybe I'll give my 11 to my son as he tends to buy cheap low-end phones and it's still light-years ahead of what's in his pocket.

EDIT: the IR blaster! How could I forget that?! That's a feature I've been missing for a long time.