I could not disagree with this point more. A Snapdragon 835 is a very powerful SoC and is actually a better/more efficient part than an equivalent x86 processor. Later this year there will be laptops running Windows 10 with Snapdragon 835's in them. It is plenty powerful and not "less" hardware than what we see in PC's today. It simply isn't.
I'm also not sure why you think high end components on a device shouldn't be reflected in the cost of a device. Laptops can very in price anywhere from $200 to $2000. Why can't mobile phones also have different models with different price ranges, quality and capabilities?
Eh if you're fine paying 1/15 the price of a motor vehicle for incremental spec bumps like up graded processors and cameras then more power to you.
That same snapdragon processor you're raving about now will be outdated this time next year. Meanwhile you'll still be paying those monthly installments on your device unless you bought it outright which I find few people do and most elect to finance through carriers especially if they upgrade frequently.
That laptop/PC will typically last much longer than a mobile device and the software is upgradable. I've had laptops and PC's I've used 6-7 years in the past. This device will get Android P and likely won't get any major updates after that and will be forgotten about for newer hardware.
I never said anything about mobile phone shouldn't be able to have different price ranges capabilities etc you did.
These mobile devices shouldn't be running anymore than about $600-$700 tops for the top of the line hardware models in my opinion. As long as the consumer is willing to pay more they'll keep charging more. I love Samsung products by the way, but I'm very objective. You really think it takes Samsung nearly a grand to manufacture each one of these devices. If so I have some ocean front property in Nebraska I'd like to sell you.