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Why are iPhones so much more expensive than other high-end smartphones?

Despite the brand almost failing in 1997, Jobs’s innovative technological prowess coupled with marketing skills saved the company and made it one of the most popular and highly traded companies in the world.  

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Last updated: 2022/08/25 at 10:36 AM
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Why are iPhones so much more expensive than other high-end smartphones?

iPhones are undoubtedly the have been the trendiest cell phones on the market. Be it their sleek design or the user-friendly interface, there are many reasons why iPhones are the most popular.  

Why are iPhones so much more expensive than other high-end smartphones?  
Why are iPhones so much more expensive than other high-end smartphones?  

Despite the brand almost failing in 1997, Jobs’s innovative technological prowess coupled with marketing skills saved the company and made it one of the most popular and highly traded companies in the world. 

Apple began manufacturing computers in 1976. However, it has since expanded its products to include tablets, phones, music players, streaming devices, tech pencils, headphones, and a lot more. 

iPhones are one of the company’s most successful products.  

Now, you might have wondered why iPhones are so much more expensive than other high-end smartphones, I can give you a few reasons.  

Why are iPhones so much more expensive than other high-end smartphones?   

1. The User-Friendly Interface  

One of the trademark features of Apple devices is their easy-to-use interface that can be learned quickly by anyone. Apple has intuitive software that is easy to learn for beginners, and other software users, alike. For people who need help in learning how to work an Apple product, the Apple store runs several free classes for learning things from beginner to advanced levels.  

Apple since its inception has sought to erase the need for an instruction manual by making all of its products intuitive. As Steve Jobs said, “Any product that needs a manual is broken.”  

One of the reasons iPhones are so expensive is that you can save yourself a lot of time that you would have otherwise spent trying to learn how to use a device.  

iPhones have no instruction manual, that is how easy they are to use.  

2. High-Quality Hardware  

The major difference between an Android and an Apple phone is its lifetime use. After you purchase an Android, it might function quickly as well as efficiently, with performance comparable to that of an iPhone. However, the performance will start to decrease, usually within 8 to 12 months. 

Users do have the ability to reset the phone to bring back some of its performance capability, however, it might never be able to function as it did when it was first purchased. iPhones, on the contrary, retain their performance capability for years.  

They retain the capability to function as fast as they did when they were first purchased. The main reason for this is that Apple uses extremely high-quality materials to make their phones, which ensures a lifetime use capacity much longer than that of Android iPhones.  To be able to afford the great materials, Apple has to charge a hefty price.  

iPhones often cost upwards of $1,000, especially for the new models. Though iPhones have a hefty price tag, it pays off in the end because the iPhone will last much longer than the $300 Androids that you would have to buy in the same period as owning a single iPhone.  

3. Incredible Cameras  

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The iPhone camera is the highest quality smartphone camera on the market, besides the pixel. A benefit is that these high-quality cameras come in such small packages. While providing HD video recording technology, which is hands down the best in the smartphone market, this means you do not need to bring your camcorder to record special moments.   

For users who are interested in having a high-quality phone, camera, and media player all in one, iPhones are at the top of their to-buy list. You have the ability to add so many effects and modes to your images including “live,” this means each photo will include a few seconds of video with it.  

You can activate portrait mode to take highly focused photos. One more example is the panorama, which allows you to take photos of larger landscapes. Multiple cameras are automatically activated based on the type of photo, you are taking, as a result, you get extremely high-quality photos. They come at high prices, this is partly because you are buying a phone, camera, as well as camcorder all in one.  

4. Cloud Storage  

One more way that Apple has paved the way in smartphone technology is through the use of iCloud. iCloud allows users to store photos, videos, documents, and much more on an external hard drive that exists in the metaverse. This means that iPhone storage can be used more efficiently. 

You will be able to access everything you need for as long as you’re connected to the Internet. All you would need is a few seconds for the phone to access the cloud to retrieve the high-quality version of the photo, document, or app you’re searching for. This eliminates the need for purchasing an extra hard drive or a phone that has higher storage capacity.  

You can access iCloud from any piece of technology if you have your credentials, even from a PC. You can just sign in to iCloud to get anything you need, too without compromising on the amazing quality.   

With iCloud, you can still print all your photos, however, now, you also have the ability to access them without worrying that they will get damaged. You can access them at any point with the touch of a button.  

5. Multitasking Capabilities  

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One more benefit of the iPhone is its fast processing speed. As a result, iPhones have the ability to easily switch between different apps without slowing down performance. For example, you might be using a banking app, then quickly go back to taking a photo, playing Sims, or even uploading a photo to a social networking site. 

iPhones keep all the applications running in the background, to keep them ready when you wish to go back to them. iPhones are great for professionals who rely on their phones to communicate as well as accomplish tasks.  

iPhones are so expensive because they allow users to accomplish so much in so little time, without straining or damaging their phones. 

6. Security  

Apple has developed strong security measures that prevent hackers from breaking in. This has allowed customers to develop trust in Apple, which in turn, allows the company to sell its products at a premium price. In recent years, there have been several data breaches from websites that supposedly had high security, for example, Google as well as Wells Fargo.  

Apple, on the contrary, has stayed relatively out of the spotlight due to the effort put into protecting the users’ data.  

Instead of automatically taking users’ data without permission to use for company research, the company serves a warning on their users’ apps, for example, health, stocks, internet, as well as others, asking if the user would allow the permissions.  Apple is transparent when it comes to the users’ data, so people never have to worry if their information is being used without explicit permission.  

Celebrities are often targets of data breaches as their personal photos as well as information would be worth thousands or millions of dollars. Most celebrities use iPhones because they believe in Apple’s technology and that Apple will protect them from these issues.  

Conclusion 

On top of this, there are nuances like Compatibility with Other Apple Devices, Strong Reviews and Customer Service, as well as Brand Value (Branding.) All the given points are why the iPhones cost much more than other high-end smartphones. 

If you liked this article (or if it helped at all), leave a comment below or share it with friends, so they can also know Why are iPhones so much more expensive than other high-end smartphones? 

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