The Google phones start around $900 in most countries, they only sell to like 5 countries, and they only partnered with a single carrier in the US. So, first o

The Google phones start around $900 in most countries, they only sell to like 5 countries, and they only partnered with a single carrier in the US. So, first of all, they don't sell in most countries where people would buy such expensive phones, and in the countries where people would buy these, Google either only sells through a single carrier, or through a web shop that requires a credit card. Which, for example, in Germany almost no one has (I think last time we discussed this @germanier linked a study showing 22% CC ownership?) Either way, they're limiting the people they sell to to a tiny market, and then they don't actually offer something special. The Pixel devices are some of the most expensive smartphones ever, but both special. They have the same waterproofing and features as a normal mid range phone, they have no exceptional warranty such as apple, they have no special software or hardware features like the Samsung Galaxy Note Series' Stylus.