> Who is buying iPhones just to show off?

It used to be a big status symbol, but they've become more mainstream now. People will still look down on people using Android phones though.

related: Beats headphones are / were a status symbol, as are airpods. The kids want airpods. People want to be seen wearing airpods. People want to be seen.

> They’re not that much more expensive than flagship Android phones.

You sure the women in the article don't think the same way about the bags? The price difference between a working Android phone and top of the line iPhone is around 10x as well.

Its not a great comparison. You might as well get a flip phone, the price difference can be even greater. A better argument is that you are paying for access to iOS which makes more sense.

A lot of people. Some buy more than one. Apple is like Porsche. It shows your status.

So tired of hearing this argument. What ever happened to just wanting a reliable phone that works well? Many Android -> iPhone users have been burned by the numerous amounts of garbage that has come out of that ecosystem over the years. Its not always about "status symbol". Hell the cheapest iPhone is 429$ today. And that gets you their top of the line CPU that essentially blows away Android at any price. This isn't "status symbol" just immense value.

iPhone is not status. A diamond-crusted case for the iPhoneis status.

Here in Italy are still a status symbol