The price differential you're highlighting likely stems from the significant additional development costs and security hardening required to maintain a fully de-Google'd, open-source firmware like GrapheneOS, which often exceeds the marginal cost of a standard locked device. While Monero's price surge provides a convenient medium for these transactions, the underlying value proposition here is the tangible privacy and security enhancements that come from removing vendor lock-in and telemetry, not just the currency used to purchase it.

Monero is beginning to demonstrate its true value. I usually buy it on Exolix. If it grows another 25%, I’ll lock in my profit.