> Is iPhone still viewed as a status symbol?

In wealthy circles, no. Anywhere else, yes, it’s a thousand-dollar device.

jb1991 6 days ago | parent [-]

I mean literally half the people I know under the age of 25 have iPhones in my country. How can it be a status symbol when it’s the default phone for most people?

	▲	gorbypark 6 days ago \| parent [-]
		In the end it's the same thing, but in many countries where iPhones are popular, it's more of the "anti status symbol" effect happening. An iPhone is not a status symbol anymore per se, however NOT having one is the thing that gives you a "lower" status.