Where is the evidence that Google subsidizes the Nexus 5? (subsidizes mean Google lose money on it right?)
It costs LG about $200-220 to make. Google sells it at $350. No marketing. No middle man (physical retailer) to take a cut.
Xiaomi Mi3 that has even better specs than the Nexus 5 is selling for $327 off-contract / unlocked in China.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.3GHz CPU
Sharp/LG 5″ 1080P IPS display with ultra-sensitive touch (441 ppi)
2GB LPDDR3 RAM
16GB flash memory
SONY 13 MP Exmor RS CMOS back camera
2MP BSI front camera
NFC & 2.4/5G WiFi support
3050 mAh battery
Dimensions: 114mm×72mm×8.1mm
Weight: 145g
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p.s. Would Apple make
any profits selling the 16GB iphone 5S on its online store for $349 off contract?
Let's say it cost Apple $220 to make that phone. And it sells it at $349. No marketing. Online sales only.
or would $349 too low to break-even?
(this is a hypothetical since Apple will never do this).