It doesn't last 5 years if you drop it on concrete (maybe newer phones do) or wash it on laundry. There are risk-resuction benefits to only expecting 2-3 years

It doesn't last 5 years if you drop it on concrete (maybe newer phones do) or wash it on laundry. There are risk-resuction benefits to only expecting 2-3 years from your phone. Especially if you are a heavy user of your phone and subject to (cough) battery degradation and CPU throttling. Pixel 2 is also $150 refurb in excellent condition, so thank you whoever is buying it new.