Okay, let's disregard the fact that high end phones are wants, but not needs. No wants vs needs arguments, please. AND THIS IS NOT A BRAND WAR. This is for all high end phones in general!
So, are high end phones (iphone and the likes, samsung note etc etc ) really worth it? Let's assume that you can buy any of these at any given time. Kahit na madami kang pera, it's still a hefty sum. probably will cost you about 30k minimum per purchase. 2 of those, you can have a decent scooter.
Do you believe that high end phones are only alive because of the hype about it, or can we classify it as an investment?
Personal opinion:
I work on websites, soon on mobile devices. Testing is a key part of my job. So, if I really need any of this for my job, then I would probably buy one, or two. That's the only way I can call this an investment. But, personally, I have brief attacks of clumsiness, often times, I drop my phone while doing something. So before, I buy one for personal use, pagiisip ko talaga ng matindi. Or, I'd buy a second phone for general use. Mahirap na mabasagan ng 30k. haha!
BTW: apple devs can earn 6 digits easily dito sa pilipinas. sa pinas palang yun. just an FYI. So, I'm considering jumping on the mobile platform bandwagon. hahaha!