Apple does not have much earns iPhone 5C

AllThingsD I managed to get a report from research firm IHS before their official publication, so that we can Now to tell you that the cost of completing the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C is in the range from 173 to 218 dollars. If IHS calculations are correct, the difference in cost for the production of vehicles is surprisingly small, indicating that Apple relatively modest margins in the case of the iPhone 5C, because this smartphone customers cost significantly cheaper flagship.

It is alleged that Apple spends at least $ 191 on the components to create a 16-gigabyte iPhone 5S, and for the 64-gigabyte - $ 210. assembly cost adds another $ 8 apiece. Thus, the result is from 199 to 218 dollars.

For a less expensive model iPhone 5S, famous for its colorful buildings, the IHS estimates the cost components together with the cost of production in the region of 173-183 dollars, including $ 7 assembly.

If we talk about specific details, the most expensive component is the display value of $ 41, followed by the A7 processor for $ 19 and $ 13 for the A6. Fingerprint reader adds to the cost of the iPhone 5S $ 7. In addition, all owners of 64-gigabyte version offers a look at the number 19 - that is how much Apple spends dollars on "pumping" of memory of 16 GB to 64 GB.

Of course, the cost of components and assembly - just two points from costs list. The costs of distribution and marketing are significant, as a lot of money is spent on research and development of each new model. But the Cupertino able to earn much more than spend.