Wow!!!! You really need to find a way to monetize your ability to see into alternate realities!
Here I was thinking that the variety of Samsung's smartphones at multiple price points was an advantage in building market share. If they knew that they could sell the same number by only offering two (relatively high-end) models, it would seem that they could make a lot more money!
Alternative reality? What you said above is exactly what Apple has been doing for the past five years and its made them a lot of money.