iPhone 5 element costs estimated at $ 168

Researchers' calculations from the company UBM TechInsights, the cost of components used in the 16-gigabyte version of the iPhone 5, is $ 168. Experts point out that while they do not engage in a detailed analysis of the smartphone and base their calculations on the basis of the industry.

According to UBM TechInsights, the cost of production of 4-inch display with a resolution of iPhone 5 1136h640 is $ 18, the touch layer - another $ 7.50, Battery - $ 3. The new processor is valued at $ 28, a $ 10 camera, but the built-in WiFi / Bluetooth / GPS only $ 4. Subject to a number of other components, the total cost of components iPhone 5 is $ 167.50.

“BOM (bill of materials) for the iPhone 5 is based on early estimates and will be adjusted after a thorough internal analysis. UBM TechInsight intends to uncover and analyze the iPhone 5 on its launch day - 21 September, “- said the company.

In comparison, after the debut of iPhone 4S UBM TechInsight also conducted costing components 16-gigabyte version and then found that it costs $ 132.50 and the 16-gigabyte iPhone 4 - $ 112. The researchers say that, except for the battery and the memory of all the other components of the iPhone 5 are more expensive than in the models iPhpone 4 and 4S.

Recall, iPhone 5 carries a much faster processor A6 with a powerful graphics component, supports networks of LTE, and is equipped with 8-megapixel iSight camera with autofocus, LED-flash and the ability to record video in the resolution of 1080p/30. In addition, the amount of memory up to 1 GB, and the front camera FaceTime HD 1.2 megapixel video supports 720p/30.