The Hidden Cost of an iPhone
A long-form animated business explainer that reframes an iPhone's sticker price through upgrade cycles and resale value.
By @PolyMatter for PolyMatterRuns 12:54
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Why it works
The unexpected self-competition turn at 0:44–0:58 and the two-model margin graphic at 1:26–2:19 make a business question feel like a solvable puzzle. Product comparisons, large price tags and sourced cards carry the dense 154-wpm narration; the margin example at 1:48–1:56 is the analyzed section's highest replay peak. The available measurements cover only the first 6:00 of a 12:54 video, so the final payoff is not verified here.
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