The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 + was $ 379

Experts of the research company TechInsights calculated, how many in   Samsung spend on   components and   assembly of Galaxy S9 + and   called the cost of a new flagship device.

In   how much cost

The most expensive component of the smartphone is a 6, 2-inch OLED display , its price is $ 72.5. At the same time, the cost of last year's Galaxy S8 and   Galaxy S8 + was $ 82 and   $ 78.5 respectively. The Exynos 9810 processor cost   $ 68, memory   - $ 51. The model with   chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is not   dismantled.

The main pride of S9 +   - double main chamber   - appreciated in   $ 48. Have   " Pros " of the eighth generation it is cheaper   - $ 32.

Thus, the cost of the Galaxy S9 + was $ 379. A   it's on   $ 36 is more expensive than S8 +, which is estimated at   $ 343. But   It is worth remembering that in   Such calculations, as usual, do not   take into account the development of the device, software to   license fees, research, production and   promotion. In other words, it is only the cost of a handful of details.

Recall on   Samsung's new " pluses " are sold by   $ 840.

Source: BloombergQuint