Are You Naughty or Nice to Your Phone? Here’s What Your Habits Reveal

The holidays are here, which means it’s time for warm lights, festive music, and the annual tradition of evaluating your behaviour — not just with people, but with your smartphone.

Yes, we’re judging your phone habits. Because how you treat your device says a lot about you.

So… have you been naughty or nice to your phone this year? Let’s find out.

Some people plug in their phones at 40%. Others at 20%. But not you.

You wait until the battery is 1%, take a dramatic breath, and whisper, “You can make it.”

Your entire life is powered by vibes and luck. Your charger is always “somewhere,” and you’ve absolutely done the phone holds on at 1% for 20 minutes but dies instantly at 3% dance.

What this says about you: You thrive on chaos, last-minute decisions, and adrenaline. Your phone is surviving, not thriving.

Why it matters: Running your battery low constantly accelerates wear, meaning your device ages faster than it should. It’s basically aging in dog years.

Your photo album is a museum of your last three years:

• 47 tries of the same selfie

• 8,000 screenshots

• TikToks you meant to send but forgot

• Random memes you don’t even understand anymore

Every time you try to take a new photo, your phone wheezes and says: “Storage Almost Full.” And you hit Not Now like it’s a reflex.

What this says about you: You love memories, you’re sentimental, and you fully believe your phone is holding onto things for you. Why it matters: Low storage = sluggish performance + apps crashing + updates failing. Your phone is asking for help.

If your phone has ever touched:

• the floor of a Grab car

• the gym treadmill

• the sidewalk

• your sink

• the inside of your food delivery bag (don’t ask how)

…then yes. Your phone has seen danger.

Not to mention wiping spills with your sleeve, using it while cooking, or balancing it on the bathroom counter while brushing your teeth.

What this says about you: You’re chaotic but lovable, and your phone is a soldier.

Why it matters: Dirt, moisture, and bacteria can damage charging ports, speakers, and long-term hygiene.

Your phone politely shows you your weekly screen time report. You politely ignore it.

But deep down you know: 12 hours a day is a lifestyle.

Your thumb probably has muscle memory for every app. You open Instagram every minute of the day, browse endlessly on TikTok and can't get enough of Shopee's notifications.

What this says about you: You and your phone are in a relationship. It’s complicated.

Why it matters: Overheating, battery strain, and app overload all wear your phone down faster.

Microfiber cloth? Screen cleaner spray? Phone sanitiser? The “wipe and polish” technique? You do it all — and honestly, we admire you.

What this says about you: You take care of your things, you’re organised, and you probably have a neat desk & home setup.

Why it matters: Keeping screens and ports clean helps your phone last longer and perform better.

You have cloud backup turned on. Your apps sync automatically. You know where your photos are. Your digital life is sorted.

What this says about you: You’re responsible, calm, and probably the friend people call during tech emergencies.

Why it matters: Accidents happen — drops, water, theft — and backups save everything.

Now that you’ve faced the truth about your phone habits, it’s time for the official Christmas verdict. 👉 Take the Cinch Naughty or Nice Quiz & unlock up to S$70 OFF your next subscription!

Whether you’re the careful guardian or a full-time chaos goblin, you still get rewarded — because it’s Christmas, and everyone deserves a treat.

If your phone has survived your behaviour this long, it might be hinting (strongly) that it’s time for an upgrade. Cinch makes that easy — and stress-free.

With Cinch, you get:

• Zero upfront cost

• Flexible 3, 6, 12 or 24 month subscriptions

• Easy swaps and upgrades

• 90% damage protection

• Access to premium devices at lower costs

So whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere in between, Cinch helps you start the new year with a device you’ll (hopefully) treat much better.