it should be cheaper, at least in the US. they don't have nearly the same marketing expenses, which adds at least 20% to the iPhone. and a lot of people here have never even heard of Hauwei. it doesn't matter how great a phone it is, and I don't expect it to be cheap, but if they want to sell phones to people other than a relatively small group of people, they'll be smart to price it accordingly. apple can pretty much name their price, Hauwei not so much.
what's fascinating is you have a high end phone, a chip that will never reach its full potential, an OEM with a reputation for great hardware and reasonable pricing, though most people here never heard of it, and many that did, can't even pronounce it, and one of the most recognizable brands here in Google. throw in Fi, is it worth the lower margin simply to get a Nexus in as many hands as possible?
that's quite a mix to say the least. I'm sure their meetings discussing pricing were lengthy and covered many different scenarios. Nexus isn't mainstream, but it's more than just a developer phone. They definitely have a lot to consider and it'll be fun seeing their presentation Tuesday!
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