Here's how much the Samsung Galaxy S10+ costs to build
The Samsung Galaxy S10+
In total, the 128GB model of the Galaxy S10+ is valued at an estimated $420, representing an increase of around $40 over last year’s entry-level 64GB Galaxy S9+ model. As is often the case, the most expensive component is listed as the new 6.4-inch AMOLED Infinity-O display with a cost of $86.50 per panel. This is followed closely behind by the processor (Exynos 9820) and modems at $70.50. Interestingly enough, the new processor actually costs $9 less to produce than the Exynos 9810 found inside the Galaxy S9+.
In addition to the smartphone's component value, the cost of marketing the flagship, shipping it, and even the R&D costs all need to be taken into account. Ultimately, though, it’s Samsung’s chunk of profit which pushes the price up to $1,000, but things could be worse. Rival Apple, for example, tends to favor significantly larger profit margins.
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