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It's possible to replace batteries. They are the only real wear part in a phone, so there's no reason a phone wouldn't work for many years if they're replaced every 2-3 years.

My Nexus phone was the only one that had ever developed a swollen battery in my lifetime.

You've had 10 devices develop bloated batteries?

There has to be an environmental factor. Note 7 devices failed less consistently than that and they were eradicated from the market.