What makes some cell phones worth ten times others?

TomG2 wrote:
What will another $500 get me? I usually "upgrade" a couple of times a year. What am i missing?

It will get you a lighter wallet.

But you already are doing that by "upgrading" when that is totally not necessary.

My current Android phone is about 3 years old and I fully expect it to last at least another two. It is still doing everything I want or need just fine.