I find all this talk about dictating pricing, market analytics and specs stuff entertaining

Imho, as long as to me I deem this model as value for money, am ok with the key listed 'issues/gripes' others are reporting and all things considered and compared (features I need, comparisons on hardware/price against other similar phones, feel and try it in person to be sure handling and stuff is not just ok on paper only) plus as I have the need and it is within my means to purchase this smartphone, I go ahead and not regret the purchase loh, simple as that, no need to justify so much.
Life's too short to fuss too much over a phone. My 2 cents la