More than seven out of 10 of you report spending at least three hours a day on your phone, according to the BBC Bitesize and 5 Live Teen Summit survey. A further 39% say that it's more than five hours a day, while at the same time 44% say the government are wrong to restrict social media use for under-16s.
Whilst smart phones can make much of everyday life easier, experts say that excessive phone use can have negative impacts on your mental health and wellbeing.
So how much is too much? Are you unhealthily hooked on your phone? Take our quiz to find out what phone personality you are.
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