Here's how much it costs to build an iPhone 7

iPhone 7's 128GB model is available for $749 in US


Tech Desk September 21, 2016
There has been enduring public interest in finding out just how much it costs to manufacture a premium mobile like the iPhone 7. PHOTO: AFP

Earlier this month, Apple unveiled two upgraded versions of its iPhone and a new waterproof smartwatch.

With prices starting at $649 for the 32GB model and $749 for the 128GB model in the United States, there has been enduring public interest in finding out just how much it costs to manufacture a premium mobile like the iPhone 7.

In a video, CNN Money attempts to show how much it costs to make the iPhone using data from teardown.com and Chipworks - part by part.

Here’s the breakdown:

Screen: $37



Battery: $4



Cameras: $26



Logic board: $74



Speakers $11.50



Casing: $22



Other parts: $117.50



It is worth pointing out that the cost breakdown is of the hardware only and doesn’t include the design and software cost.



This article originally appeared on CNN Money 

COMMENTS (5)

M.S. | 7 years ago | Reply Everything including software, hardware, design, marketing and other expenses do not cost more than $250.00 per phone. All parts except design are made in China. It's brand which has value.
Aleem | 7 years ago | Reply Oh dear, I'm Software Engineer in Pakistan and I know the worth of Software Engineer in US so dare you to neglect the price of software development I mean iOS 10 and included built in apps.
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