Never said it was mid ranged. I'm just saying 32GB isn't that much money for the manufacturer to put in their base model, so FLAGSHIP phones in 2014 (not 2012 or 2013) should have 32GB minimum. I heard it is very cheap for the manufacturer to do that, even though they charge $100 for a storage upgrade.
Should doesn't mean they have to.
If 32GB is the high-end spec, and the HTC One M8, LG G3, and Galaxy S5 all start with 16GB, these 2014 flagships must be mid-range.
That new 16GB Moto X+1? Mid-range.
That new 16GB Nexus 6? Mid-range.
That new 16GB Note 4? Mid-range.
It isn't that much money to do 32GB instead. But that eats into an OEMs profits.
As a phone maker (who's goal should be to MAKE MONEY): which route would you go?
- Charge $500 for a 16GB phone that costs you $200 in parts only AND $600 for the same phone except 32GB instead that cost you $205 in parts only
- Charge $500 for a 32GB phone that costs you $205 in parts only