• Neato@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    So the specs seem pretty good. Some are equivalent to the Pixel 7, some a little less, some a bit better like the selfie camera. But the pixel is quite a bit cheaper, nearly $200 retail. I wonder if they’re considering making a cheaper version equivalent to the Pixel a series.

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      1 year ago

      I wonder if they’re considering making a cheaper version equivalent to the Pixel a series

      I doubt it. Every different iteration of the phone means producing less pieces, which will inevitably drive the cost up. I doubt Fairphone can afford it.

    • sparky@lemmy.federate.cc@lemmy.federate.cc
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      1 year ago

      I think due to the custom designs involved in making it modular / repairable, combined with the niche appeal, it’s expected that these devices will be produced in low volumes and therefore will always cost more than the equivalent Pixel, due to missing out on economies of scale.

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      1 year ago

      Sustainability has a price. You’re indirectly paying that price for the Pixel too btw, it’s just not on the bill.