Here's how much it costs to build an iPhone 7
iPhone 7's 128GB model is available for $749 in US
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
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