BBC New 5 minutes ago...the average Android device costs less than $150.

Hugh_ · 14-03-2013, 03:43

Just watching BBC new and they are saying world wide over 80% of Andriod devices in use right now cost less than $150. That's quite shocking.

The average Apple device costs over $450 and the average windows phone in use right now cost over $350, so it seems android really is the primark of mobile tech.

Stiggles · 14-03-2013, 05:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh_

Just watching BBC new and they are saying world wide over 80% of Andriod devices in use right now cost less than $150. That's quite shocking.

The average Apple device costs over $450 and the average windows phone in use right now cost over $350, so it seems android really is the primark of mobile tech.

How is it shocking?

Even a moron can see this is showing you you are getting ripped right off from apple since those 80% are still better than the iPhone!

neo_wales · 14-03-2013, 05:42

Apple only produce a couple of phones at fixed prices, Android is open platform and can go on many devices, so its not exactly shocking news now is it.

jemimabond · 14-03-2013, 07:11

What would they fetch on Ebay though??

rosetech · 14-03-2013, 07:17

Any idea who the BBC source of that information is? What type of average is being applied?

Which bit is the BBC quote and which is your added information?

legends wear 7 · 14-03-2013, 07:21

Is it not thought that the iphone costs about that to make as well.

konebyvax · 14-03-2013, 07:42

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Originally Posted by jemimabond

What would they fetch on Ebay though??

I can only speak for myself but I would very probably get my money back on what I paid for my Huawei G300

PS yet more proof that the mobile 'war' will develop on the exact same lines as the Mac v PC 'war'...with the same result.

The Lord Lucan · 14-03-2013, 08:36

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Originally Posted by legends wear 7

Is it not thought that the iphone costs about that to make as well.

Costs to make is about that.... minus marketing, staff costs, R&D, parts shipping, tooling up, retail stores, iCloud upkeep etc etc.

finbaar · 15-03-2013, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh_

Just watching BBC new and they are saying world wide over 80% of Andriod devices in use right now cost less than $150. That's quite shocking.

The average Apple device costs over $450 and the average windows phone in use right now cost over $350, so it seems android really is the primark of mobile tech.

Why am I responding?

So Android (a mobile OS not a make of phones) is “Primark”. So what does that make Apple (a Make of phones not a mobile OS). So who on the high street, apart from Apple, sell items available elsewhere at normal prices, let’s say smartphones for $150 for instance, hmmm. Yes Apple are the BrightHouse of the mobile world. You pay more and get less. I’m off to Primark for some socks – well socks are mobile.

flagpole · 15-03-2013, 14:37

This is because there are half a billion generic android handset in china that are not google play certified built on mediatek chipsets.

Stuart_h · 15-03-2013, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh_

Just watching BBC new and they are saying world wide over 80% of Andriod devices in use right now cost less than $150. That's quite shocking.

The average Apple device costs over $450 and the average windows phone in use right now cost over $350, so it seems android really is the primark of mobile tech.

Every forum needs a "Hugh" just for comedy value....

I prefer to think of it the other way round - apple as being the Burberry of the tech world. Overpriced for what you are getting and more than a little chavvy

..... Perspective is a wonderful thing.......

Stiggles · 15-03-2013, 15:56

Its funny tracey..errr...i mean hugh never came back to this thread. Just shows sheer trolling.

Also I never saw this on BBC news at all.

cnbcwatcher · 15-03-2013, 21:11

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Originally Posted by flagpole

This is because there are half a billion generic android handset in china that are not google play certified built on mediatek chipsets.

I wouldn't use any of those devices. They all seem dodgy. You think you're getting a great deal but in reality the phone/tablet is absolute junk. Better to spend a bit extra and buy one from a reputable brand such as Samsung or HTC. BTW my Ace 2 only cost me £129. I got a great deal on it

MGS4SnakeRulez · 15-03-2013, 22:01

My Ace 2 was about £150 when I bought it last October and is due a JB update soon. So I'm getting my moneys worth from it. I refuse to now upgrade to anything else as the Ace 2 does all I need and is the perfect size for me.

Zack06 · 15-03-2013, 22:40

Price has no reflection on quality. Sometimes when you pay more you get more, sometimes you don't. I don't really see what the point is, as some Android phones cost quite a lot, as much as an iPhone, and others are very cheap. The key is though that Android covers a wide spectrum and allows its users a choice in what kind of device they use and what they want to get out of it. That is the key to its success.

KieranDS · 15-03-2013, 23:20

That's not such a bad thing. Not everyone is going to want or be able to afford a £500 phone.

Anika Hanson · 16-03-2013, 08:38

It could well be true. However I agree cheap doesn't always mean crap. Before I got my Samsung galaxy note, I bought a galaxy y for about £100 and used it for 2 months after my iPhone was stolen. I didn't think it would be very good, but surprisingly it was really good. Once you took out things like build quality and screen quality, in terms of function I'd say it could do about 80 percent of the things that top end phones can do.

paulyoung666 · 16-03-2013, 09:53

Just buy a nexus 4 and laugh at all the iPhone 5 fanboys ...

My name's Scott · 16-03-2013, 16:08

I disagree that Android is the Primark of phones. First of all Android is a fantastic mobile operating system. It is software. Android is not hardware. It's open source and can be loaded onto any device a manufacturer wants it to be on. It's not Android's fault if it gets loaded onto a garbage hardware phone. iOS would also be awful if it was somehow flashed onto a £50 device. Fed up of this ignorance.

paulyoung666 · 16-03-2013, 17:21

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Originally Posted by My name's Scott

Fed up of this ignorance.

thats what you are dealing with though , ignorami ( just made that word up

) , having had 2 HTC's and then a Nexus 4 with an iphone5 ( for 3 weeks ) inbetween , the worst mistake i have ever made was getting the iphone5

alanwarwic · 16-03-2013, 19:40

$150 is a lot.

I very much doubt there is any smart-phone out there that costs more than that to manufacturer.

motsy · 16-03-2013, 22:16

Being relatively new to Android (How I miss Windows mobile pocket PCs

) I can't really say much apart from the fact they do a good entry level one like the Alcatel TT-903 Onetouch (I coldn't get the one I wanted).

whoever,hey · 17-03-2013, 00:19

Oh some ignorant flaming trolls.

calico_pie · 17-11-2013, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stiggles

How is it shocking?

Even a moron can see this is showing you you are getting ripped right off from apple since those 80% are still better than the iPhone!

You're right - that was

Thine Wonk · 17-11-2013, 10:02

Why bump a thread from March to reply to a poster, surely if it wasn't worth doing at the time then it isn't now

14-03-2013, 03:43	#1
Hugh_ Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 906	BBC New 5 minutes ago...the average Android device costs less than $150. Just watching BBC new and they are saying world wide over 80% of Andriod devices in use right now cost less than $150. That's quite shocking. The average Apple device costs over $450 and the average windows phone in use right now cost over $350, so it seems android really is the primark of mobile tech.

16-03-2013, 22:16	#22
motsy Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Here in body, not in mind Posts: 7,056	Being relatively new to Android (How I miss Windows mobile pocket PCs) I can't really say much apart from the fact they do a good entry level one like the Alcatel TT-903 Onetouch (I coldn't get the one I wanted).

14-03-2013, 05:14	#2
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugh_ Just watching BBC new and they are saying world wide over 80% of Andriod devices in use right now cost less than $150. That's quite shocking. The average Apple device costs over $450 and the average windows phone in use right now cost over $350, so it seems android really is the primark of mobile tech. How is it shocking? Even a moron can see this is showing you you are getting ripped right off from apple since those 80% are still better than the iPhone!

14-03-2013, 05:42	#3
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Apple only produce a couple of phones at fixed prices, Android is open platform and can go on many devices, so its not exactly shocking news now is it.

14-03-2013, 07:11	#4
jemimabond Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 1,617	What would they fetch on Ebay though??

14-03-2013, 07:17	#5
rosetech Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,058	Any idea who the BBC source of that information is? What type of average is being applied? Which bit is the BBC quote and which is your added information?

14-03-2013, 07:21	#6
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Is it not thought that the iphone costs about that to make as well.

14-03-2013, 07:42	#7
konebyvax Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ignoringtrollsville Posts: 7,875	Quote: Originally Posted by jemimabond What would they fetch on Ebay though?? I can only speak for myself but I would very probably get my money back on what I paid for my Huawei G300 PS yet more proof that the mobile 'war' will develop on the exact same lines as the Mac v PC 'war'...with the same result.

14-03-2013, 08:36	#8
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 Is it not thought that the iphone costs about that to make as well. Costs to make is about that.... minus marketing, staff costs, R&D, parts shipping, tooling up, retail stores, iCloud upkeep etc etc.

15-03-2013, 14:32	#9
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugh_ Just watching BBC new and they are saying world wide over 80% of Andriod devices in use right now cost less than $150. That's quite shocking. The average Apple device costs over $450 and the average windows phone in use right now cost over $350, so it seems android really is the primark of mobile tech. Why am I responding? So Android (a mobile OS not a make of phones) is “Primark”. So what does that make Apple (a Make of phones not a mobile OS). So who on the high street, apart from Apple, sell items available elsewhere at normal prices, let’s say smartphones for $150 for instance, hmmm. Yes Apple are the BrightHouse of the mobile world. You pay more and get less. I’m off to Primark for some socks – well socks are mobile.

15-03-2013, 14:37	#10
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	This is because there are half a billion generic android handset in china that are not google play certified built on mediatek chipsets.

15-03-2013, 15:14	#11
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugh_ Just watching BBC new and they are saying world wide over 80% of Andriod devices in use right now cost less than $150. That's quite shocking. The average Apple device costs over $450 and the average windows phone in use right now cost over $350, so it seems android really is the primark of mobile tech. Every forum needs a "Hugh" just for comedy value.... I prefer to think of it the other way round - apple as being the Burberry of the tech world. Overpriced for what you are getting and more than a little chavvy ..... Perspective is a wonderful thing.......

15-03-2013, 15:56	#12
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Its funny tracey..errr...i mean hugh never came back to this thread. Just shows sheer trolling. Also I never saw this on BBC news at all.

15-03-2013, 21:11	#13
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole This is because there are half a billion generic android handset in china that are not google play certified built on mediatek chipsets. I wouldn't use any of those devices. They all seem dodgy. You think you're getting a great deal but in reality the phone/tablet is absolute junk. Better to spend a bit extra and buy one from a reputable brand such as Samsung or HTC. BTW my Ace 2 only cost me £129. I got a great deal on it

15-03-2013, 22:01	#14
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	My Ace 2 was about £150 when I bought it last October and is due a JB update soon. So I'm getting my moneys worth from it. I refuse to now upgrade to anything else as the Ace 2 does all I need and is the perfect size for me.

15-03-2013, 22:40	#15
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Price has no reflection on quality. Sometimes when you pay more you get more, sometimes you don't. I don't really see what the point is, as some Android phones cost quite a lot, as much as an iPhone, and others are very cheap. The key is though that Android covers a wide spectrum and allows its users a choice in what kind of device they use and what they want to get out of it. That is the key to its success.

15-03-2013, 23:20	#16
KieranDS Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Posts: 15,938	That's not such a bad thing. Not everyone is going to want or be able to afford a £500 phone.

16-03-2013, 08:38	#17
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	It could well be true. However I agree cheap doesn't always mean crap. Before I got my Samsung galaxy note, I bought a galaxy y for about £100 and used it for 2 months after my iPhone was stolen. I didn't think it would be very good, but surprisingly it was really good. Once you took out things like build quality and screen quality, in terms of function I'd say it could do about 80 percent of the things that top end phones can do.

16-03-2013, 09:53	#18
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	Just buy a nexus 4 and laugh at all the iPhone 5 fanboys ...

16-03-2013, 16:08	#19
My name's Scott Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Homerton, London, E9 Posts: 1,742	I disagree that Android is the Primark of phones. First of all Android is a fantastic mobile operating system. It is software. Android is not hardware. It's open source and can be loaded onto any device a manufacturer wants it to be on. It's not Android's fault if it gets loaded onto a garbage hardware phone. iOS would also be awful if it was somehow flashed onto a £50 device. Fed up of this ignorance.

16-03-2013, 17:21	#20
paulyoung666 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,151	Quote: Originally Posted by My name's Scott Fed up of this ignorance. thats what you are dealing with though , ignorami ( just made that word up ) , having had 2 HTC's and then a Nexus 4 with an iphone5 ( for 3 weeks ) inbetween , the worst mistake i have ever made was getting the iphone5

16-03-2013, 19:40	#21
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	$150 is a lot. I very much doubt there is any smart-phone out there that costs more than that to manufacturer.

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17-03-2013, 00:19	#23
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Oh some ignorant flaming trolls.

17-11-2013, 09:59	#24
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggles How is it shocking? Even a moron can see this is showing you you are getting ripped right off from apple since those 80% are still better than the iPhone! You're right - that was

17-11-2013, 10:02	#25
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Why bump a thread from March to reply to a poster, surely if it wasn't worth doing at the time then it isn't now