IPhone vs other smart phones?

BESIDES THE ORIGINAL COST OF THE IPHONE WHEN BUYING IT, how is the monthly cost of an iPhone any different than the monthly cost of any other smart phone like an android or the galaxy 3S? Cuz so many people are saying iPhones are extremely expensive, and I know the original cost of just buying the iPhone is more expensive than other smart phones, but besides that how is the cost any different from other smart phones?

Both iphones and android phones may be expensive, but you certainly get more for your money with android phones in terms of specifications.

take the samsung galaxy S3 for example, and compare it with the iphone 5.

the samsung galaxy S3 tends to be around the same price as the iphone, but instead has:
- a bigger screen.
- a bigger screen resolution.
- a faster processor.
- more RAM.
- a less restricted OS.
- supports more file types.
- support for all file types to be saved to the phone without it saying "no you can't save this."
- structured folder browsing.
- more customisability (if that's even a word)…
- you don't have to do everything through itunes.

plus you're not a hipster for buying one.people who buy iphones nowadays are basically just buying it because it has an apple logo on it, and apparently that makes it "better". But thats not true at all.

Same monthly cost usually for data, but, the insurance costs more for an iphone, also the deductable is higher to get it replaced. Also apps tend to be more expensive on iphone as well.

Nope

The monthly cost is the same. It all depends on the carrier. Get the Galaxy S3, I've owned both iPhone and S3 and the S3 is a lot better.

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