Cheaper Smartphones Have Spurred Huge Sales For Big Tech Companies

The video discusses the pricing strategies of popular smartphones, focusing on the iPhone 11 and Google's Pixel models. The iPhone 11 became the best-selling smartphone in early 2020 due to price cuts, with Apple reducing its starting price to $700. Google also lowered the cost of its Pixel models, with the Pixel 5 priced at $650 and the Pixel 4a 5G at $499. These strategies aim to incentivize users to upgrade their devices, as consumers are waiting longer to replace their smartphones.

What was a significant factor in the iPhone 11's sales success in early 2020?

• Increased battery life

• New camera features

• Exclusive color options

• Price reduction

How much cheaper was the iPhone 11's launch price compared to the iPhone XR?

• $200

• $100

• $150

• $50

What was the starting price of the iPhone 11 Pro models?

• $800

• $900

• $1100

• $1000

What is the expected price of the new Pixel 5 according to reports?

• $599

• $499

• $650

• $700

How did Google reportedly reduce the cost of the Pixel 4a 5G?

• Reducing screen size

• Lowering camera quality

• Using fewer parts

• Removing the headphone jack