This battle of the tech titans is ongoing. The Korean-made Android phone has a lot of features that can comfortably compete on the same level as the iPhone, but the American product always seems to trump it in terms of price.
From software features and cameras to safety, a lot of factors are considered when working out the Apple iPhone price.
In South Africa, Apple iPhone prices range from about R5999 to over R12 000 for the latest models. The iPhone 6 launched at a price upwards of R13 000, making it one of the most expensive smartphones on the market. With a firm grip on the mid-range sector of the smartphone market in Africa, Samsung models can be considerably cheaper.
Why is the Apple iPhone price higher compared to Samsung and other smartphones?
While the Apple iPhone price can be a major determining factor of which model is most affordable for most people, there are other factors that come into play, such as the operating system, battery life and overall design.
For starters, Android manufacturers share the same software, while the Apple iOS is unique to iPhone.
iPhones are priced according to market value.
With the iPhone 6, Touch ID gives Apple an edge over competitors.
The iPhone 6S has an iOS 9 operating system, which includes improvements to Siri. Samsung’s Galaxy S6 runs Android 5.1, which is impressive, but not the best on the market.
The Samsung Galaxy S6’s biggest weakness is the battery and the lack of Micro SD can be frustrating for Android fans.
iPhone fans are often willing to shell out more money to get their hands on the latest device. These phones are also quite a bit pricier because Apple uses better quality materials and designs efficient phones with an elegant design.