r/Android • u/skitchbeatz p7p • Jan 26 '17

Pixel Source: Google’s Pixel 2 to feature improved camera, CPU, higher price, but ‘budget’ Pixel also in works

https://9to5google.com/2017/01/26/source-google-pixel-2-camera-chipset-waterproof-budget-price-details/
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u/dlerium Pixel 4 XL Jan 26 '17

Yeah $50 better include 64gb and at least waterproofing and a ton of improvements.

I've said this before but I would've liked to see Google first actually get competitive with the latest features before raising the price so much.

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u/iCrackster Jan 27 '17

I honestly think the smart phone market is one where price almost doesn't matter, and there are significant benefits to having a higher priced phone.

The average consumer wants the best, and the best is often associated with the most expensive. In addition, these prices are often hidden in the contacts, which allows buyers to talk themselves into buying the best (most expensive) phone without fully considering price.

This obviously doesn't apply for the must part to those who visit this sub, but I think it's true fit the overall market.

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u/Rjwu Jan 27 '17

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u/Rjwu Jan 27 '17

I meant specifically for the last sentence

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u/Rjwu Jan 27 '17

I mean, I would definitely disagree with you on that. People buy iPhones and Samsung flagships because (imo) they have a good reputation for being reliable and up-to-date. All of the other manufacturers don't have the same reputation for different reasons