While the iPhone continues to be widely popular, each new device launch seems to come with a large amount of criticism. The original iPhone didn’t have a cut and paste feature, the 3G didn’t have video recording, and the 3GS only had a 3.2 MP camera without a flash.
Although its specs aren’t always cutting edge compared to itsAndroidcounterparts, the iPhone has been a handheld favorite since its inception. This fact is reiterated by a recent report that not only is the iPhone 4 the top selling smartphone forVerizonand AT&T, the3GSis outselling top Android phones…
In a note to investors this morning,Canaccord Genuityanalyst Michael Walkley made some interesting comments regarding Apple’s smartphone. According to the analyst’s checks with retail sales channels, Apple’s previous generation iPhone is outselling Android powerhouses like the Motorola Atrix 4G.
“Interestingly, our April checks indicated continued strong demand for the iPhone 3GS at AT&T and iPad 1 at Verizon, as these older generation products with reduced prices often outsold new Android products.”
AT&T started selling the dated iPhone 3GS for $49earlier this year, with a 2 year agreement. The promotion helped Apple sell nearly 20 million iPhoneslast quarter, as it was the cheapest that the popular smartphone had ever been offered in a retail setting.
“We believe this highlights Apple’s significant advantage, and these older products help Apple offer a tiered pricing strategy at key channels.”
Maybe Apple isn’t consideringa cheaperiPhone at all. By selling their discontinued products at such a low price point, Apple is able to stay competitive against less expensive Android phones with entry-level features.
It’s funny how often Apple is criticized for being behind the technology curve with their iPhone line, but a phone that has been out for nearly 2 years is outselling dual core Android phones. Maybe the average person reallydoesn’tcare about the specs.
What do you think?
[AppleInsider]
