> Higher end devices often have better cameras, better support, better build quality.
True with the camera. But if you're like me, that's not actually a big deal. Better support? I wouldn't know, as I've never needed support so I can't compare. Better build quality? True -- but is that a huge deal? Even the cheapest phones I've used have lasted for most of a decade.
> Each brand has value adds like platform specific apps and ecosystem integration.
I always thought that stuff added by manufacturers takes value away from the phone. And worse, you often can't remove it.
Anyway, I think the point is that a $1000 phone is not 5 times better than a $200 phone. It may be worth the expense to people anyway, of course, but the price goes up far faster than the extra benefits do.
With all due respect, “if you’re like me” makes the argument irrelevant.
This is an egocentric view of products. Clearly other people do care because cameras are the focus of most reviews, and the thing that sees the most upgrade Gen on Gen.
That’s what matters. What matters to people on average, not one off HN posters.
That’s not to diminish your opinion. That’s what you value and it’s important as well. It’s just not relevant to demographic trends
True with the camera. But if you're like me, that's not actually a big deal. Better support? I wouldn't know, as I've never needed support so I can't compare. Better build quality? True -- but is that a huge deal? Even the cheapest phones I've used have lasted for most of a decade.
> Each brand has value adds like platform specific apps and ecosystem integration.
I always thought that stuff added by manufacturers takes value away from the phone. And worse, you often can't remove it.
Anyway, I think the point is that a $1000 phone is not 5 times better than a $200 phone. It may be worth the expense to people anyway, of course, but the price goes up far faster than the extra benefits do.
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