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I got a carrier unlocked Pixel 7 a year ago and it was like $500... I will probably get at least 5 years use out of it. There are definitely "premium" Android phones with special form factors or enhanced features. Really to classify every device running Android as the same is ridiculous. It'd be like saying a Volkswagen TDI Golf and a Sherp ATV are the same because they both run diesel engines.
To your point about features... there are vendors taking risks and therefore the newer and better features tend to be available in some Android phone first. I remember walking around turning TVs on and off with my Galaxy S4 to the amazement of Apple normies. Many of us also had wireless charging like 2 years before Apple customers even knew what that was.
Aww, don't get a carrier locked phone!
Being locked to one company like that sounds like a nightmare, for all those 5 years? Not for me, I bought an unlocked pixel 5 a few years ago and mostly use prepaid or an unlimited plan from one of the smaller companies, can't go wrong with the freedom to move around to find the best price and service.
They said carrier unlocked lol
How did I read that as locked? My bad bother
I meant my phone is unlocked. I could move carriers if I want.