You and OP are taking a simple fact (people buy fewer phones with replaceable batteries) and try to guess at people's core values through that. I don't think th

You and OP are taking a simple fact (people buy fewer phones with replaceable batteries) and try to guess at people's core values through that. I don't think that makes any sense. But I think this kind of argument leads nowhere. Let's stick to examples. Technically I can only speak for myself and what I value, so: I don't see a choice for myself. I have to choose between a phone that won't last due to its irreplaceable battery, and a phone that is unpopular enough to make me doubt whether it will receive updates after a few years. I have chosen a phone without a replaceable battery. Five+ years ago I would've chosen a phone with one. My values didn't change here at all, the market did. It changed the tradeoffs I have to make to find a phone that suits my needs (overall durability/longevity), and I'm less happy with the options I am provided now than back then. It seems your stance is not to believe me how unhappy I am, as I could have simply spent more money on my phone. If you know where I can find a popular phone with swappable battery, good update policy and significantly large aftermarket (for repairs) let me know.