The author assumes this fact: "Assuming you are in fact getting a better product for that extra money". However it's not necessarily true.

Question really is: is it a better product, making it worth to spend more on it? Spending more on something doesn't always translate to a better experience. I guess the only way to know is to try both and people switching to android are going to find out.

For instance, people spending a lot of time on their phone will benefit way more from a better battery life than from tiny good looking bezels. Having to recharge your phone during the day can be quiet frustrating.