I don't know what Android devices you're talking about. Most of the ones I see when I walk into the Sprint store cost the same as an iPhone. The bulk of the ma

I don't know what Android devices you're talking about. Most of the ones I see when I walk into the Sprint store cost the same as an iPhone. The bulk of the manufacturer's revenue comes from the contract premium anyway which the buyer does not see. Even a "free" Android handset might net the manufacturer $400.