Old vs new

So got my hands on a new phone. The first few day u get up early or sleep late trying to learn the ins and outs of the phone. A few days later u realise your using the new phone for the same things that you were using in the old phone.
So the investment in a phone more expensive and advanced may have not really changed anything. Oh yes it is wider, slimmer and my phone would be the centre of attraction with my friends and colleagues.... But then does it make life better?
Over the weekend I realised that I spent more time with my phone than my family. But on the flip side it also gave me an insight to what my brother's thinking, when he helped out with the decision,  purchasing and use.
So buying the new phone was it really necessary? Was it just my pride to have the latest phone out there? Will it consume too much of my time? Help cement existing ties?