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Here’s how Samsung’s Galaxy S21 compares to the iPhone 12

Samsung’s Galaxy S-series 2021 updates are here, and they’re debuting a little earlier in the year than usual. Interestingly, the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra represent slightly diverging strategies for the devices. The S21 includes some cost-saving measures, like a polycarbonate back, to bring it closer to midrange. Meanwhile, Samsung has pulled out any remaining stops with its top-end S21 Ultra, loading it with five cameras and adding S Pen support.

To be sure, there are still plenty of flagship-level features on the 6.2-inch S21. Like the Plus and Ultra, it uses a top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 processor (or 5nm Exynos chipset outside the US). It features the same rear triple camera array as the S21 Plus and is built with IP68 waterproofing. The S21 Plus offers a couple of upgraded specs not included in the S21 that you’ll see in the table below, like a slightly bigger battery. It’s also, of course, the bigger device with a 6.7-inch screen, but the S21 and S21 Plus are more similar than not.

The S21 Ultra, S21 Plus, and S21, side by side by side.

The S21 Ultra is another story — even at a glance, its flagship-iness is obvious. Its prominent camera bump includes two telephoto cameras in addition to a 108-megapixel standard wide and an ultrawide. It has a slightly bigger 6.8-inch screen with higher resolution, a bigger battery, more RAM, and a 40-megapixel selfie camera.

All of this will likely make it more clear to the prospective buyer which Galaxy S21 phone is the right one for them. But how do they stack up against the iPhone? Take a look at a detailed spec-by-spec comparison below. Note that for simplicity’s sake, we left the iPhone 12 mini out — it offers essentially the same specifications as the 12, just with a smaller form factor.

Samsung S21 series vs. iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max

Category	Samsung Galaxy S21	Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Category	Samsung Galaxy S21	Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 12 Pro Max
OS	Android 11 (One UI)	Android 11 (One UI)	Android 11 (One UI)	iOS 14	iOS 14	iOS 14
Display	6.2-inch AMOLED	6.7-inch AMOLED	6.8-inch AMOLED	6.1 inches, OLED	6.1 inches, OLED	6.7 inches, OLED
Resolution	2400 x 1080	2400 x 1080	3200 x 1440	2532 x 1170	2532 x 1170	2778 x 1284
Refresh rate	up to 120Hz	up to 120Hz	up to 120Hz	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Dimensions (mm)	71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9	75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8	75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9	71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4	71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4	78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4
Weight	171g	202g	229g	164g	189g	228g
Battery capacity	4,000mAh	4,800mAh	5,000mAh	2,815mAh	2,815mAh	3,687mAh
Processor	US: Snapdragon 888	US: Snapdragon 888	US: Snapdragon 888	A14 Bionic	A14 Bionic	A14 Bionic
RAM	8GB	8GB	12GB / 16GB	4GB	6GB	6GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB / 512GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Ports	USB-C charging port	USB-C charging port	USB-C charging port	Lightning port	Lightning port	Lightning port
Rear cameras	12MP (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.8µm) wide angle, 12MP (f/2.2, 1.4µm) ultrawide, 64MP (f/2.0, OIS, 0.8µm) 3X hybrid optic telephoto	12MP (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.8µm) wide angle, 12MP (f/2.2, 1.4µm) ultrawide, 64MP (f/2.0, OIS, 0.8µm) 3X hybrid optic telephoto	108MP (f/1.8, OIS, 0.8µm) wide angle, 12MP (f/2.2, Dual Pixel AF, 1.4µm) ultrawide, 10MP (f/2.4, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.22µm) 3X optical telephoto, 10MP (f/4.9, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.22µm) 10X optical telephoto	12MP (f/1.6, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.4µm) wide angle, 12MP (f/2.4) ultrawide	12MP (f/2.4) ultrawide, 12MP (f/1.6, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1.4µm) wide, 12MP (f/2.0, OIS, 1.0µm) 2X telephoto	12MP (f/2.4) ultrawide, 12MP (f/1.6, Dual Pixel AF, IBIS) wide, 12MP (f/2.2, OIS, 1.0µm) 2.5X telephoto
Front cameras	10MP (f/2.2, autofocus)	10MP (f/2.2, autofocus)	40MP (f/2.2, autofocus)	12MP (f/2.2)	12MP (f/2.2)	12MP (f/2.2)
Biometrics	Fingerprint, face recognition	Fingerprint, face recognition	Fingerprint, face recognition	Face ID	Face ID	Face ID
Waterproof	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
5G	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz	mmWave and sub-6GHz
Starting price	$799	$999	$1,199	$829	$999	$1,099

Samsung S21 vs. iPhone 12

MagSafe in the iPhone 12: Problems with defibrillators possible

Cardiologists warn against the influence of the iPhone on implanted defibrillators 12: The new MagSafe magnets on smartphones are so strong that they inhibit “life-saving therapy”, according to an article published in the journal Heart Rhythm . The new iPhone puts the function of an implanted cardioverter defibrillator out of action as soon as the device is near the implant – for example, by carrying it in a pocket in the heart area.

The implanted defibrillator loses its function The external magnetic field causes the defibrillator’s current surge to be temporarily disabled set, which should automatically normalize the cardiac muscle activity in the event of sudden ventricular flutter, the doctors explain in their paper. In a test with a patient, the iPhone 12 paralyzed the defibrillators from Medtronic in a reproducible manner as soon as it was held over the implant in the left chest area

This is an “important public health problem” because current studies show only a minimal risk of magnetic interference when using older smartphones show implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Medical device manufacturers and doctors should make their patients aware of this “significant interaction” with the iPhone 12, conclude the cardiologists – others “Smart” too Wearables “could lead to impairments.

Apple sees “no higher risk” through MagSafe Apple also draws attention to the fact that the iPhone can cause “interference with medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators” due to magnets and electromagnetic fields. The iPhone 12 does contain more magnets than older models, but “no higher risk of magnetic interference with medical devices is to be expected”, says it from the manufacturer.

Apple’s new MagSafe technology consists of additional magnets, a magnetometer and an additional NFC reader. The magnets are designed to ensure that MagSafe induction chargers dock precisely. This should enable faster wireless charging with up to 15 watts.

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by Editorial team published 12 January 2021 , at 12: 36 in the Telephony channel

The variant in Azzurro , the most beautiful, of iPhone 12 from 256 GB , which is the largest memory size, is now available at the price historical low on Amazon .

With the Super Retina XDR 6 Display , 1 “ and in Ceramic Shield , iPhone 12 is more durable than any other smartphone. Furthermore, as known, we are talking about the most sought after and sold version of the iPhone 12, seen that iPhone 12 Pro (however this is also on offer) and iPhone 12 Pro Max are much more expensive.

We are talking about a terminal with support for the 5G and powered by the processor A 14 Bionic . An advanced dual camera system from 12 MP (ultra wide angle, wide angle) with Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3 and 4K HDR video recording in Dolby Vision , will allow you to indulge yourself with your creations. We also have TrueDepth front camera from 12 MP with Night mode and 4K HDR video recording in Dolby Vision.

As regards water resistance, among the plate data we find IP 68 , the best in the business. In addition, the new iPhones 12 are compatible with accessories MagSafe : Snap on the fly for faster wireless charging. The new version of iOS , then, offers new widgets on the Home screen, a new Library app, app clip and much more.

PopSockets accessories come for MagSafe

Popsockets cell phone grips have some fans – they allow the user to hold large smartphones in particular with one hand more easily. The company founded by an American ex-philosophy professor is now one of the first accessory providers to support Apple’s MagSafe standard – for peripherals that have nothing to do with wireless charging, but those in iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Per and 12 Per Max uses built-in magnets.

Five product lines adapted Popsockets plans to adapt a total of five product lines for MagSafe. This includes the PopGrip handles themselves, which on devices of the iPhone – 12 – no longer have to be glued to the back of the case, but instead hold magnetically. The PopMount 2 for MagSafe is also available – the mount can also be used with cell phones on which the PopGrip for MagSafe sits. The PopWallet + for MagSafe holds up to three credit or NFC cards and should allow cards to be removed without having to remove them from the mobile phone. Shielding ensures that there is no magnetic damage to the cards.

There is also a new PopMount for MagSafe for the car, which can be attached to the ventilation slot. Here, too, the connection to the iPhone is magnetic. The PopGrip Slide Stretch, which can be attached mechanically to the sides of most iPhones, was announced as the fifth MagSafe product. It is compatible with other MagSafe accessories, even if it does not use MagSafe directly.

Everything from spring or summer Further details on prices and further details are currently missing. PopGrip and PopWallet + for MagSafe will appear in “spring 2021”, followed by PopMount for MagSafe including Car-Vent version in summer. The PopGrip Slide Stretch should already be available at the end of March.

With all the new products, it is still unclear how durable the magnetic connection between the Popsockets products and the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max is. There had been a lot of criticism in connection with Apple’s in-house card cover, the “iPhone leather wallet with MagSafe” – it tends to fall off when you put it in your pocket. A slipping Popsockets handle should bother many users. (bsc)

PopSockets are going MagSafe

PopSockets is announcing that it’s making its iconic phone holders compatible with MagSafe. When Apple announced that accessories would be able to attach to the iPhone 12 with MagSafe, many people immediately thought of PopSockets — including the company itself, which announced it was working on adding compatibility. Now, it’s finally at the point where it’s putting out an announcement and a release window.

PopSockets is planning on bringing MagSafe to quite a few of its products, but first, of course, is the famous PopGrip. Now, if you want to charge your phone wirelessly, you won’t have to buy PopSockets’ specialized wireless charger. The MagSafe version will have a larger base than many PopSockets users may be used to, which is probably to provide space for the “no-slip” rubber bottom. Hopefully, that will keep the PopSocket from sliding off when going in and out of your pocket, like Apple’s own MagSafe wallet is somewhat infamous for.

Speaking of wallets, PopSockets is also announcing a magnetic version of its PopWallet Plus, which is essentially a wallet with a PopSocket built in. Like Apple’s version, it will include a shield meant to protect any cards that are liable to get erased by magnets.

In addition, PopSockets is unveiling two mounts that will use MagSafe: one for home (dubbed “Multi-Surface) and one for the car. The company notes that the new PopGrips will work with existing PopSocket mounts, but the new mounts will work magnetically, though it’s not clear if they’ll also use the PopSocket as an extra mechanical grip.

The press announcement had some other notable products, including an antimicrobial version of the PopGrip (it’s a sign of the times), and a multitool PopGrip that’s a collaboration with famed knifesmith SOG. The PopGrip and PopWallet Plus for MagSafe are slated to launch in spring of 2021, and the PopMounts should be coming in the summer. No word has been released on pricing.

What to expect from Samsung’s Galaxy S21 event

Samsung’s next Unpacked event will kick off on January 14th at 10AM ET, and thanks to copious leaks, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the big day.

Samsung is widely expected to announce its next lineup of flagship phones, which will likely be called the S21, S21 Plus, and the S21 Ultra. The S21 Ultra is rumored to have top-of-the-line specs, cameras, and, in a first for an S-model Galaxy phone, support for Samsung’s S Pen stylus. The S21 and S21 Plus are expected to have similar specs but differentiate in size.

A new set of true wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Pro, and a Tile-like item tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag, also seem like a lock. Rumors about both products have hit the web recently, and they each showed up in a leaked preorder ad for the S21 Ultra. And of course, Samsung may surprise us with things that we don’t know about yet.

Here’s the rundown of what we think we know so far.

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra will support the S Pen stylus

The Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Image: WinFuture

Let’s talk about the Ultra flagship first. The big new feature for the S21 Ultra is support for the S Pen stylus, as confirmed by Federal Communications Commission filings. However, the stylus is rumored to be an optional accessory, and the phone isn’t rumored to have a dedicated slot to store it, unlike the company’s Note series of phones. WinFuture posted images of an optional case that allows you to store the S Pen, though, so that might be a useful accessory to pick up to help you not lose the stylus. WinFuture also reports that the S Pen will cost just under €40, which translates to just under $49.

As for cameras, the Ultra will apparently have four back cameras, including 3X and 10X telephoto cameras, according to WinFuture. Both of those telephoto cameras are also expected to have optical image stabilization and a 10-megapixel resolution. The phone may also have Samsung’s 100X “Space Zoom” feature that first debuted in the Galaxy S20, reports Android Police.

The other two back cameras are rumored to be a 108-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and the selfie camera may be 40 megapixels. The phone could also have laser-assisted autofocus, something that was included with last year’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

You can get a closer look at the rumored camera setup for the Ultra in this leaked marketing image from leaker Evan Blass:

The Galaxy S21 Ultra’s rumored cameras.

Image: Evan Blass

The Ultra is also expected to have a 6.8-inch WQHD+ (3200 x 1440) resolution display, according to WinFuture. It’s also expected to support a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and leaker Ice Universe says the S21 Ultra may be able to run at that full WQHD+ resolution with the 120Hz refresh rate, something that the S20 Ultra couldn’t do.

The S21 Ultra is also rumored to support 5G networks, be IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, have a 5,000mAh battery, and come with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage.

The Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus will offer similar specs at different sizes

The rumored Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus.

Image: WinFuture

Samsung also plans to announce the Samsung S21 and S21 Plus, which won’t have quite as powerful specs as the Ultra.

The most obvious difference between the S21 and S21 Plus is a smaller camera module. The two phones are expected to have a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens, reports WinFuture. And both phones will reportedly have a 10-megapixel selfie camera.

Here’s a better look at the cameras on the S21, thanks to another leaked marketing render from Blass:

The Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus’ rumored camera setups.

Image: Evan Blass

As for screens, the standard S21 is expected to have a 6.2-inch display with an FHD+ (2400 x 1080) resolution, while the S21 Plus is rumored to have a 6.7-inch screen with an FHD+ (2400 x 1080) resolution. Both are expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate screen as well, though it apparently won’t be an adaptive refresh rate, according to Android Police.

Like the Ultra, both the S21 and S21 Plus are expected to support 5G networks and be IP68-certified. They’re also expected to be offered with either 128GB or 256GB of storage. And depending on which model you buy, they’ll have different battery sizes: the smaller S21 is rumored to have a 4,000mAh battery, while the S21 Plus is expected to have a 4,800mAh battery.

Each phone is also rumored to have a different back cover material. The S21 could have a plastic back, while the S21 Plus may have a glass back, according to WinFuture.

The S21 lineup may not include a power charger in the box

Samsung’s newest phones may take a cue from Apple by not including a charger in the box, according to WinFuture’s reports about the S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra. And the company recently deleted ads mocking Apple for not including a charger with the iPhone 12 lineup, lending credence to rumors that Samsung will be making a similar move.

While the decision could be a good one for the environment, keep in mind that if you’re thinking about picking up an S21, you may also need to consider purchasing a separate charging brick to go along with it.

The new phones may run Samsung’s One UI 3.1

Samsung’s S21 lineup may run One UI 3.1, and a video from YouTuber Jimmy is Promo reveals some of the features that could be coming in the new update.

The video, which apparently demonstrates One UI 3.1 running on the S21 Ultra, shows off a way to record from the front and rear cameras simultaneously, some of the S Pen features that work on the S21 Ultra, backgrounds for the call screen, the ability to select video resolution from the video recording screen, and more.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earbuds could compete with the AirPods Pro

Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Buds Pro.

Image: Evan Blass

In addition to its S21 slate of phones, Samsung is also heavily rumored to announce a new set of true wireless earbuds called the Galaxy Buds Pro. Not only have they been revealed as a preorder freebie for the S21 Ultra in a leaked marketing render shared by Blass, but YouTuber Digital Slang has already posted a hands-on video and comparisons with the AirPods Pro and Samsung’s bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live.

The new earbuds are rumored to have active noise cancelation, an eight-hour battery life (up to 28 hours with the charging case), and an IPX7 water / sweat rating. You can see how the Galaxy Buds Pro compare to some of Samsung’s other true wireless earbuds in this leaked spec sheet from WalkingCat. The Galaxy Buds Pro may cost $199, making them a more affordable alternative to $249 Apple’s AirPods Pro.

Samsung may launch its Tile-like item tracker called the Galaxy SmartTag

Image: 91mobiles

Samsung’s rumored new Tile-like Galaxy SmartTag will apparently use Bluetooth to connect with devices and share its location. The tag itself looks to be a small square with rounded corners and a loop at the top to make it easier to attach to things, as shown in photos posted on the website of Taiwan’s telecom regulator and shared by 91mobiles. The design in the photos also matches an image of the SmartTag in the leaked ad of preorder bonuses for the S21 Ultra.

It seems likely that the SmartTags will work with Samsung’s new SmartThings Find app, which lets you track the locations of your Galaxy devices, similar to Apple’s Find My app.

AirPods Pro 2 and iPhone SE 3 reportedly due in April

(Image credit: Future)

The next generation of AirPods Pro wireless earbuds and iPhone SE budget handset are due to launch in April, according to a rumour. Japanese Apple site Macotakara (via 9to5Mac) reports that Apple’s new devices will launch in about three months.

Also, according to the report, the highly anticipated AirPods 3 could land weeks earlier, in March. They are expected to feature a redesigned charging case, which will reportedly be slightly taller and narrower, though around the same thickness.

That’s it for new details, though Bloomberg recently reported that the next AirPods Pro would be more compact than the current model, with no stems sticking out of the bottom of the earbuds. Expect a more rounded shape, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro or Amazon Echo Buds.

There are no details on what to expect from the iPhone SE 3. The current iPhone SE model launched in April last year, so the refresh would come exactly 12 months later. We’re expecting a big screen, powerful innards and the standard iPhone experience for a wallet-friendly price. Well, wallet-friendly for Apple, anyway.

The latest iPhone SE starts at £419 ($399, AU$749), making it considerably more affordable than the iPhone 12.

It’s been a busy couple of months for Apple. As well as launching new iPhones, iPads and Apple Watch models, it introduced the HomePod Mini speaker and mega expensive (but also mega excellent) AirPods Max over-ear wireless headphones. And it looks like the firm isn’t slowing down in 2021 either.

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Ford will idle its Kentucky plant this week amid semiconductor shortage

Ford will idle its plant in Kentucky for a week as the automotive industry grapples with a shortage of semiconductors, ABC News reported The automaker’s assembly plant in Louisville produces the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs, and employs about 3,900 hourly workers, according to CNBC. Ford said will take a planned one-week plant shutdown that had been scheduled for later in the year and move it to this week instead.

Ford joins Nissan, which says it will reduce production at one of its plants in Japan, which makes the Note, a car not sold in the US. A Nissan spokesperson said the semiconductor shortage has not affected the company’s US production

Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, and Toyota also have reported problems with semiconductor supply chains, with Fiat Chrysler temporarily shuttering factories in Canada and Mexico. Volkswagen said in December it had changed some production of its vehicles at plants in North America, Europe and China.

Vehicles are using more semiconductors than they have in the past for features like infotainment, driver assist, and Bluetooth connections, and in recent months, the demand for vehicles has outstripped the supply. Factories that make semiconductors had to shut down during the coronavirus pandemic, which also contributed to a delay in production of personal computers, and affected production of Apple’s iPhone 12.

Apple iPhone 13 to retain design, but be thicker and with smaller notch

It’s 2021 and we guess it’s time to talk about the next generation of iPhones. Supposedly called iPhone 13, the first report this year suggests that the two Pro models will have 120Hz OLED panels from Samsung. Today’s info, however, is all about the design.

According to the Japanese blog MacOtakara, the iPhone 13 lineup will retain the iPhone 12’s chassis with the flat edges, but will be approximately 0.26mm thicker and will reduce the size of the notch thanks to a position change of the top receiver.

Additionally, the camera bump will be just as thick with a small change to the appearance. Reportedly, Apple will slap sapphire glass on top of the lenses and make it appear like a single camera unit as opposed to the more exposed design now.

Since the bump remains the same size, it’s probably safe to assume that the same camera setup will appear on the iPhone 13 models, which is in line with the report from yesterday.

Source (in Japanese)

Analysis: Components in the iPhone 12 are significantly more expensive than in the predecessor

5G, redesigned, OLED in all devices: Apple should be up to 26 Percent more for the components of the iPhone 12 in autumn 2020. That emerges from a freshly published analysis by the market researcher Counterpoint. The “Bill of Materials” (BoM) is significantly more expensive than the iPhone 11 of the year 2019.

mmWave particularly expensive The calculations refer to the basic model of the iPhone 12, the Apple with 128 GByte delivered – in the version with mmWave technology, which is only available in the United States of America. According to Counterpoint, production costs Apple up to 431 US dollars. Even with the sub-6 GHz model for Europe and other markets outside of Apple’s home country, the BoM costs are around 18 Percent higher.

Smaller savings through a simplified radio frequency (RF) design of 27 Dollars are eaten up by further new components, so that here too there is a cost plus – of 18 percent – compared to the iPhone 11 results.

A 14 with almost 12 Billion transistors Counterpoint expects that 38 Percentage of models sold come with mmWave. This is a plus across the entire iPhone 12 of 18 percent of BoM costs. The new SoC Apple A 14, the 5G baseband, the screen and the 5G RF components in the foreground.

Counterpoint estimates that the A 14, which is being built for Apple for the first time in the 5 nm process by the manufacturer TSMC from Taiwan, 17 dollar is more expensive than the A 13. After all, he has 39 percent more transistors (now 11, 8 billion) and the 5 nm wafer costs are almost twice as high as in the 7 nm Process.

Apple’s cost base for the iPhone 12 Looks at the screens Counterpoint on the iPhone 12 a plus of 23 dollars per unit. For the first time, Apple is also installing OLED screens in its cheaper models; the iPhone 11 were still using almost borderless LCDs. It is positive for Apple’s cost base that the group has been able to further diversify its suppliers. The NAND flash module comes from Toshiba (KIOXIA) or Samsung, the LPDDR4X RAM from SK Hynix or Micron and the camera technology from Sony, LG Innotek and Sharp. TI and ST are the most important suppliers of battery management components and technology for power supply. A new system-in-package design allows the components to be miniaturized even further.

Before Counterpoint, the Japanese business newspaper also had Nikkei dared a BoM estimate – here, however, also for the iPhone 12 Per. There they spoke of the total cost of 128 dollars for the iPhone 12 and 406 Dollars for the iPhone 12 Pro – lower than the values used by Counterpoint. The iPhone 12 is made by Apple in Germany for 900 Euro sold. (bsc)

Making an iPhone 12 costs Apple 21% more than iPhone 11. Here's why

A BoM analysis performed by Counterpoint has unveiled the production costs of the new iPhone 12 and compared them to his predecessors. Let’s find out the results in the complete article

by Lorenzo Tirotta published 01 January 2021 , at 19: 31 in the Apple channel

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How much does it cost to produce an iPhone ? A bill of materials (BoM) analysis carried out from the Counterpoint Research website has published the results obtained. The BoM analysis includes all the materials and processes necessary to obtain a finished product. With iPhone 12 Apple has taken a step forward from its younger brother iPhone 11 , implementing new technologies and improving some important aspects .

Apple BoM Analysis: iPhone comparison 12 and iPhone 11

The transition from LCD technology to OLED , support 5G and the new processor TO14 Bionic are among the most important innovations adopted by Apple. These technologies have inevitably caused an increase in production costs from the latest Apple series. According to the analysis, iPhone 12 from 128 GB with mmWave support has a production cost of $ 431, about 351 EUR, on 26% more than iPhone 11, while for the standard version there is talk of an increase of 21 % than the predecessor. Despite the cost increase, Apple has kept the introductory price for the iPhone unchanged 12 Pro and Pro Max.

“The cost of mixed materials for the iPhone 12 with NAND flash from 128 GB is nearly $ 415, an increase of 21% compared to the iPhone 11.

In the iPhone 12, components designed by Apple, including chip A 14 Bionic, PMIC, audio and UWB, represent beyond 16, 7% of the total BoM cost. “

The reasons for producing an iPhone 12 costs one fifth more than the predecessor are many, but let’s analyze the most significant: The OLED panel provided by Samsung or LG has a cost of $ 23 more than the previous LCD. The implementation of the new processor A 14 at 5nm translates into an increase approximately $ 17 . Finally, the components, technologies and systems necessary for the 5G support resulted in a total increase of $ 34 . These three categories represent the main causes of cost increases.

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