iPhone 5c's Plastic Case Saves Apple $42

[Jack]

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Another report breaks down the cost to manufacture both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c and suggests the difference between the two may be bigger than previously thought.

UBS examined both new iPhones in detail. UBS's data concludes that the 16-GB iPhone 5s costs Apple $213 in materials, but the 16-GB iPhone 5c costs only $156. The total disparity in cost between the two is a gaping $57 in total, $42 of which UBS attributes to the plastic body of the 5c. The 5s is made from aluminum. The other big contributor to the price difference is the 5s' fingerprint sensor, which UBS estimated costs Apple about $7. The remaining $8 in the cost disparity comes from the difference in prices for various other components, including sensors, memory and the processor.

Last week, IHS tore down both models and came up with significantly different numbers. IHS's data suggested the 16-GB iPhone 5s cost Apple $191 in materials, while the 16-GB 5c cost $173 in materials. IHS noted that the biggest cost difference between the two devices was the housing, but came up with different prices. The total disparity between the two manufacturing costs is only $26, according to IHS.

UBS believes the 5s costs Apple $22 more in raw parts than IHS did, but that the 5c costs Apple $17 less than IHS did.

Read more: http://www.informationweek.com/hardware/handheld/iphone-5cs-plastic-case-saves-apple-42/240161984

 

[Ink]

The iPhone 5C colours are too soft, and do not look professional. Then there's the second problem, you buy a case to cover the phone and what's the point of buying a coloured phone.

 

[Jack]

The iPhone 5C colours are too soft, and do not look professional. Then there's the second problem, you buy a case to cover the phone and what's the point of buying a coloured phone.

Was looking at the price range also. On Apple's webiste the iPhone 5c Unlocked and contract-free : $549.00 for the 16GB version, and $649.00 for the 32GB. And the price will most likely go higher (VTA + commissions) within my local stores.
So it's not that cheap. Keep in mind that the iPhone 5S (16GB) is listed at $649.00...

 

[Ink]

Smartphone are already too expensive for what they're worth. If I controlled the market I would price a high-end mobile device at £400 (max), because after or less than a year they're replaced with something else.

This is extortion. The Apple's Exec's have gone crazy with $$$ in their sights.

iPhone 5c 16GB = £496
iPhone 5c 32GB = £549

If you thought the 5c was expensive, check out the 5s prices.

Apple UK Store

• iPhone 5s 16GB = £549
  iPhone 5s 32GB = £629
  iPhone 5s 64GB = £709

Edit: You might be able to get a cheaper deal with your mobile operator, even if it's a 2 year contract. Who knows.

 

[saragun]

the can keep the iPhones when the were out first I wanted one, then I fell for android and sticking to it. Apple is too greedy!

 

[manmur]

I use the Android. I am sticking to them as they are cheaper than the Iphones.