i rather like the subscription. then you pay for the exact amount you need.

you still pay for it on other phones but you have a limit like 3-7 years. like who uses a iphone for 7 years. you pay for it but what if the phone breaks after 2 years. wasted money.

i rather have a cheaper phone and pay for updates the duration i use it. i mean they could just slap an extra 300 dollar on the phone for 4 years updates, but most of my phones break after 2 years and that would be 60 dollar on the subscription