They are not cheap
Price is probably the most important factor people consider when buying a new phone. And iPhones aren’t cheap.
The latest model, the iPhone 14, costs $799 for the cheapest version. And the Pro version, which includes other perks like a better camera and the new Dynamic Island feature, starts at $999.
You add $100 if you want to upgrade either model to the Plus or Max version, which has a bigger screen. The most expensive version of the iPhone 14 available for purchase, the Pro Max with one terabyte of storage, costs $1,599.
If you want a more basic version with fewer features but a lower price, you’re out of luck. Unlike other phone makers, Apple does not sell updated but budget versions of its phones, instead redirecting customers to its older models.
Samsung, on the other hand, sells the Galaxy A53 5G for less than $500, alongside much higher-end models like its foldable and flip phones.
My current phone – a Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G – isn’t perfect, and there are things that can frustrate me, but at least I know I haven’t spent a lot of money on it.