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Why are iphones considered a status symbol?

There are samsung phones that cost just as much..
FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
Some people are sheep easily influenced by marketing.
Synyster · 51-55, M
I had iPhone when they first came out, right up to iPhone 5. Never again, there's NO value in paying more for an iPhone, fuck Apple.
Bubbles · 36-40, F
I don't really think that, as I feel like everyone has an iphone.
MntoNc · 36-40, M
@Bubbles i dontm't but im not broke. I hate a note 9
gmatthewb · 51-55, M
Because of marketing. Parts of the iPhone are made by Samsung anyway along with shared parts from other Android phone manufacturers. But Apple learned well from Microsoft that it doesn't matter if you have a good product or not, if you market it well, everyone will want it.
Bagalamaga · 56-60, M
A mobile phone used to be a status symbol in the early 90’s. I don’t know where you live but it’s not a special thing to own any kind of phone around here. Who doesn’t have a smartphone these days?
in10RjFox · M
Same reason why Merc n bmw are considered a status symbol when other cars cost as much.
MntoNc · 36-40, M
@in10RjFox what other cars cost as much that arent also considered status symbols?
in10RjFox · M
@MntoNc every car manufacturer has an high end car to make it a status symbol but failed.. Hyundai tried with Sonata but failed. Lexus, Audi are just catching up. Skoda could not do it.
in10RjFox · M
@in10RjFox anyway IOS still has better rating than android. And that's a status symbol by itself. It is not just the cost. Samsung is already criticised for too many models in the market. Repair is a hell. Ask a service guy you will know how complex samsung spares are to source.
GForG · 41-45, M
I don't think they are. They cost $1000 and the cost is usually spread over a period of time. You could work in McDonald's and afford one
eMortal · M
It was the initial marketing strategy. It stayed in the minds of some cult following customers.
The phone itself is just ok.
my samsung tablet was almost 18000 and it's just a tablet
Who considers either a status symbol? Its just a phone.
SW-User
MntoNc · 36-40, M
@SW-User the world?
GForG · 41-45, M
@SW-User poor people
And in doing so, Samsungs are posers
MntoNc · 36-40, M
@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP posers? You sound like an idiot
@MntoNc and you sound like a butthurt Samsung sales rep

 
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