Does Moore's Law Impact the Durability and Sustainability of Electronic Devices?

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The discussion centers on the implications of Moore's Law regarding the physical durability and sustainability of small devices, particularly smartphones. Concerns are raised about whether advancements in technology lead to materials that degrade faster and are more susceptible to damage. A comparison between the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 highlights perceptions of durability, with the iPhone 4 feeling more robust against physical impacts than the lighter iPhone 5. The conversation also critiques the relevance of Moore's Law, suggesting that it has stagnated over the past 15 years, with minimal improvements in performance and a focus on increasing core counts rather than meaningful enhancements. The notion of planned obsolescence in computing is questioned, emphasizing the need for genuine performance upgrades rather than mere design changes. Overall, the discussion critiques the balance between technological advancement and the physical resilience of devices.
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Hi there, I tried to perform on a search on this forum but couldn't find a thread which answered my question.

Is there any risk or known principles applicable to Moore's Law in terms of physical durability and sustainability of function?

For small devices; would materials degrade faster, break more easily and are they more vulnerable to elements and accidental damage?

I'm just comparing my Iphone 5 and Iphone 4 in each hand. It feels like the Iphone 4 will survive a knock to the floor and being run over by a car, whereas, the iphone 5 seems way to lightweight and feels like I can literally snap the material if I had enough force...
 
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Is it planned obsolescence in computing that you're after?
 
Moore's law doesn't work any more for the past 15 years. It used to be "double the size and frequency every year" then they told "it has always been: double the size every 18 months" and since the Core 2 nearly nothing has improved. A few more cores for which I have no use.

If Intel and Amd want to sell new Cpu they would better offer improved performance, not just random incompatible changes in the footprint.
 
Moore's law doesn't apply to handheld phones, only integrated circuits.
 

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