[reaperducer]

Perhaps also that Apple is known for making quality phones. In times of economic pressure, people buy for the long-term.

[alacombe]

In times of economic pressure, buying a $1000 phone is not the smartest idea.

[GeekyBear]

Buying a $399 iPhone SE that will receive OS and security updates for at least six years, on the other hand, works out to less than $70 a year.

[alwillis]

And a $399 iPhone SE that's $200 off is even better: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24005628

[throwanem]

And Apple, of course, makes no phones that sell for under a grand.