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I agree that it seems quite self-evident. But for kicks, here are some proper numbers of average price by OS (couldn't find median). Statista (2012-2018): http
by BbzzbB 4y ago
I agree that it seems quite self-evident. But for kicks, here are some proper numbers of average price by OS (couldn't find median).
Statista (2012-2018): https://www.statista.com/statistics/309472/global-average-selling-price-smartphones/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/309472/global-average-se...
Some peer-reviewed paper (2007-2016): https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-average-selling-price-of-smartphones-by-operating-system_tbl2_334434628 https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-average-selling-pric...
Shouldn't surprise anyone really, but iPhones are more expensive. Let's also consider the fact they have <14% [1] market share of smartphones yet are the most profitable and valuable company on Earth (excluding the one that's the extension of a monarchy/state) because of that product, which I think paints the picture.
1: https://www.statista.com/statistics/272307/market-share-forecast-for-smartphone-operating-systems/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/272307/market-share-fore...
- MBCook 4y agoRemember though that iPhone market share is consistently 40-50% in the US, varying by year. I couldn’t tell from the article if the survey was US only or not but given they quote incomes in dollars I wouldn’t be surprised. So 14% may not be relevant here.
- HWR_14 4y agoThe article wasn't clear, but the survey was done of 2,000 customers (1,000 each OS) done by a US company (I believe a startup) designed to connect it's customers with discounts at US stores. While it's possible (it's an app/website) that non-US users exist, it seems unlikely anyone would sign up if they were outside the US.
- BbzzbB 4y agoFair, Facebook's ARPU per region is a good illustration of how much more valuable that market is compared to everywhere else. FWIW I recall seeing an even higher figure for US teens.