On the other hand, a more mature phone like the 6a has been through its release and update cycle, but it's not so old that OEMs have shut down production of the best accessories. When you get a new smartphone at launch, even one of the flagships, a lot of 3rd party manufacturers are still scrambling to turn out iterations of their best accessories, so things like screen protectors and cases can be scarce. One of the great parts of being a late adopter or getting an older phone at a reduced price is the accessory market.