The material costs around $ 400

The new Apple smartphones start at around 780 euros for the iPhone 12 Mini with a 5.4-inch display and 64 gigabytes of non-expandable memory. The larger iPhone 12 costs at least 880 euros. The two Pro models of the iPhone 12 cost at least 1,000 euros. The Japanese business magazine Nikkei has now estimated the material costs based on one disassembly. The components of the iPhone 12 are said to cost $ 373, while the iPhone 12 Pro costs $ 406.

The 5G display and modem are the most expensive components of the Apple iPhone 12

The most expensive components are the OLED display for $ 90 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem, also for $ 90. The touchscreens come from South Korean manufacturers Samsung and LG. The memory comes from Samsung. The iPhone 12 Pro’s camera sensors, on the other hand, come from Japanese company Sony, with the sensors costing between $ 5.40 and $ 7.40 each per smartphone. The battery is manufactured by the Japanese company Amperex Technology Ltd. which also has an office in Hong Kong. However, Chinese companies are losing more and more importance in the production of the new iPhones, as Apple wants to make itself more independent from individual suppliers. The percentage of components and manufacturing facilities from China is less than five percent.

All versions of the iPhone 12 are made by contract manufacturers in Asia, such as Foxconn. A magnetic ring is located on the back of all new iPhones 12. This allows you to use the proprietary Magsafe connection to wirelessly connect specific Apple accessories and selected partners to the new iPhones. All new iPhones come without earphones and without a power supply, which Apple justifies with environmental protection.

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Collection of possible material costs for the Apple iPhone 12:

• According to a business magazine, the materials in the iPhone 12 will cost around $ 373. The components of the iPhone 12 Pro, however, are expected to cost US $ 406.
• The most expensive components are the OLED display and Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem, each for $ 90.
• The camera on the new iPhones comes from Sony.
• The iPhone 12 Mini series starts at around 780 euros. The iPhone 12 Pro costs at least 1,000 euros.

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Sources: Nikkei, Apple

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