Why are cellphones, tablets and other gadgets cheaper in stores like Walmart and Costco than they are if you buy directly from the manufacturers?

Do they offer less features than the ones sold directly on the manufacturer's website or is there no difference?

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icedsky · 51-55, M

Much less capabilites on most those. Less onboard memory capacity Lower speed processing chips. Most are prepaid phones