Smartphone Pricing Strategy Decision
A new tech company, 'InnovateX', is launching a premium smartphone. The phone has unique features and a high-quality build, resulting in higher production costs than its competitors. The company's marketing has focused on creating a brand image of exclusivity and superior performance. The management team is debating whether to set a price slightly above competitors to attract a wide customer base or to set a significantly higher price. Based on the principles of a high-price, high-margin strategy as seen with products like the iPhone, which pricing decision should InnovateX make? Justify your recommendation.
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