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Why are Android flagships cheaper than iPhones?
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Three words: Quality, consistency, compatibility.
* Apple hardware and software are designed specifically to work together. Android is a world of difference.
* iOS is more secure. Google has stated that Android isn't designed to be safe.
* Apple hardware and software are designed specifically to work together. Android is a world of difference.
* iOS is more secure. Google has stated that Android isn't designed to be safe.
What does this have to do with the subject of the thread? If it was aimed at the higher price claim it seems to have been decided that they aren't actually cheaper. They are most assuredly not cheaper here in Germany.
Yep. Indeed most of europe they are all expensive regardless of iOS or android. A flagship is priced at flagship pricing for all.
HTC M9 here is 679 - 10 more than the iPhone 6 in Ireland.
Well, I was an Android developer for a while, having designed my own apps, themes, and ROMs. I still miss my htc Dream/G1.
Personally, I like that Apple are overpriced. I can sell it better in the longer run and get something newer or cheaper. For resale value, iPhones. For better value and more ENDURING qualities like microsd slot, removable battery, or water resist, Android devices.
Apple is a lot like Nintendo with their rule with an iron fist control. Even Nintendo games are overpriced.
Sucker is born every minute.
That consistency and quality looks better if you are into ecosystems and being controlled. It is fine by me if people buy them. Wise shoppers can always get something better and useful for them.
Apple is a lot like Nintendo with their rule with an iron fist control. Even Nintendo games are overpriced.
Sucker is born every minute.
That consistency and quality looks better if you are into ecosystems and being controlled. It is fine by me if people buy them. Wise shoppers can always get something better and useful for them.
Well I would hope you would have a little more to say than that previous post. Or maybe you haven't revisited android in awhile. Like those conditions are only true if you are all apple and why would there be security patches for a system that doesn't care about security. Being jailed is safer sure but then every os except iOS is 'insecure' because the user can do bad things
Well, you do make a good point. I haven't used Android since mid 2012, so my issues with that system could be gone by now.
The only Android line that seems to be on par or higher than iPhones is Samsung Galaxy Note series and Edge series. $299 basic subsidized and priced just as high unlocked in Manila. The Note series especially doesn't drop in price as quickly as other Androids. Also, Samsung and Apple are the only two OEMs with double digit market share. Other companies are trying to establish themselves and attracting customers with a lower price is a must for them to be more reputable. It worked for Xiaomi and might work for Asus which generally prices all their products lower than the competition. Great quality and better value is hard to find.
