You are sort of just flailing with this.

Apple won around 1 Billion from Samsung as they literally just copied the early iPhones.
The jury found that Samsung infringed upon a series of Apple patents on mobile devices, in a closely watched court case that could have broad implications for the industry.
www.nytimes.com
Speaking of longevity, how many years of security updates does Samsung provide compared to Apple? iPhone SE/Iphone 8 (2017) still supported while Samsung is being Samsung.
Samsung has listed all the Galaxy devices eligible for long-term Android OS updates, including flagships, tablets, foldables, and more.
www.androidauthority.com
Different companies, different strategies and different target demographics. Not sure where you are but I have never heard of a $1,200 "status symbol"; It is a damn phone not an Amex.