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People say that but then they don’t buy the phones.

There is a difference between revealed and stated preference.

Where in the market can I buy a thicker phone with a 3.5mm jack that has comparable features to those of best sellers? How can I reveal a preference that isn't offered.

I'm pretty sure most companies optimize for what the consumers actually want.

They optimize for enriching shareholders and experiments like exploring the market for brick phones is a needlessly costly one when existing trends can be exploited.

You assume that everyone needs more battery life. That need is highly variable based on different use and access to chargers.