So, you think the iPhone is expensive? Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 vs One M9 global price deathmatch
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5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches
138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm
4.55 oz (129 g)
5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches
143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm
4.87 oz (138 g)
5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 inches
144.6 x 69.7 x 9.61 mm
5.54 oz (157 g)
5.59 x 2.76 x 0.28 inches
142.1 x 70.1 x 7 mm
4.66 oz (132 g)
5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches
138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm
4.55 oz (129 g)
5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches
143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm
4.87 oz (138 g)
5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 inches
144.6 x 69.7 x 9.61 mm
5.54 oz (157 g)
5.59 x 2.76 x 0.28 inches
142.1 x 70.1 x 7 mm
4.66 oz (132 g)
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Let's find out, digging up the retail, unsubsidized prices for the basic 16 GB (iPhone 6) or 32 GB versions in 10 big markets, as when it comes to carriers, they usually run for the same $200-$300 with a contract, depending on the model. We are taking the official Apple, Samsung and HTC pricing for each country here, though you can sometimes find those flagships for less on Amazon, for instance. All prices have been converted to their USD equivalent for easier comparison.
US $649 $679 $650 $780
UK $799 $887 $860 $1034
Germany $756 $756 $810 $919
France $767 $810 $810 $968
Italy $788 $799 $802 $962
Russia $933 $933 $822 $1086
Brazil $1110 $920 $1136 $1136
China $853 $889 $773 $982
Australia $755 $755 $831 $868
As you can see, the iPhone 6 ranges in price from $649 in the US, to the whopping $1110 (yes, Brazil did it again). The Galaxy S6, however, is more expensive than the iPhone 6 in most countries, or equal in price in the rest, and don't even get us started on the HTC One M9 pricing range.
All in all, American users have it good with their flagship smartphone pricing, both carrier and retail, while BRICS countries like Brazil, Russia and China, seem to have too many people with too much windfall disposable income that warrant the up to 30% markup on the most popular flagships for the season, compared to the US.
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