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Samsung Galaxy S4 estimated to cost $233-$236 in parts

Samsung Galaxy S4 estimated to cost $233-$236 in parts
  • Posted March 20, 2013, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • Samsung's Galaxy S4 costs between $241 and $244 in parts and manufacturing expenses depending on the model, according to a preliminary "virtual" teardown of the device performed by iSuppli based on the official specs. In other words, the group hasn't…

16GB iPhone 5 has bill of materials of $199, $207 after manufacturing

16GB iPhone 5 has bill of materials of $199, $207 after manufacturing
  • Posted September 19, 2012, 5:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple’s 16GB iPhone 5 carries a bill of materials (BOM) of $199, according to a preliminary virtual teardown from IHS iSuppli. The overall cost rises to $207 once the cost of manufacturing is added which excludes other expenses like software,…

Google Nexus 7 tablet costs $152 to build, teardown reveals

Google Nexus 7 tablet costs $152 to build, teardown reveals
  • Posted July 11, 2012, 4:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • After performing a seemingly obligatory teardown of the Nexus 7, IHS iSuppli has determined the tablet's total build cost is $151.75 (8GB model). The 16GB model, which remains identical in every aspect aside from flash storage capacity, costs $159.25 to…

iPhone 4S teardown reveals 16GB unit carries $188 BOM

iPhone 4S teardown reveals 16GB unit carries $188 BOM
  • Posted October 20, 2011, 1:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple’s 16GB iPhone 4S carries a build of materials (BOM) of $188 before factoring in manufacturing costs. The analysis was performed by iSuppli, one of several teardown specialists that conduct such work in order to estimate build costs and identify…

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