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Samsung Galaxy S9+ costs more to build than Note 8, slightly less than iPhone X
Samsung's refined and reimagined Galaxy S9+, with its 6GB RAM and dual rear-facing camera, is almost as costly to manufacture as Apple's fancy iPhone X.
Apple reportedly spends more on iPhone 8 Plus manufacturing than 7 Plus, profit margins still hefty
Apple's 64GB iPhone 8 Plus predictably costs more to make than an entry-level iPhone 7 Plus, but still less than Samsung's standard Galaxy S8.
iPhone X bill of materials is, obviously, the highest of any iPhone
But even at an estimated $412.75, it only makes up 36 percent of the US retail price for the 256GB iPhone X. iPhone prices in China rocket up.
Weibo: Galaxy S8 will cost more to make, but maintain its price
By one count, the regular Galaxy S8 will cost $325 to manufacture, $70 more than the S7. But if what we're hearing is true, why not raise prices?
Google Pixel XL bill of materials compares to competitors at $285.75
This larger Pixel costs $285.75. That's compared to the regularly-sized version of the iPhone 7 at $225 and the regular Galaxy S7 at $255.
Preliminary iPhone 7 BOM is out: cheaper to make than Galaxy S7, costlier than iPhone 6s
While Apple's profit margins should remain the largest in the industry, the iPhone 7 bill of materials exceeds that of the 6s.