Why iPhone are Expensive
The question that why Apple iPhone are so expensive, seems to be very reasonable and valid. Because an Apple iPhone 6, which was released in 2014, has 1 GB of RAM, Dual Core processor and priced around about $700. While android smartphones released in 2014 are providing 3 GB of RAM, Quad Core Processor and priced around about $500. Despite being expensive and having fewer features, Apple has sold more than 75 million units of iPhones last year, which clearly shows the popularity of iPhone. Because specifications alone does not guarantee that this particular phone is better than the other. Another important aspect is performance, in which Apple iPhone performs better than the most of the android smartphones. We will try to figure out the reasons of costly iPhone.
Manufacturing Cost of iPhone 7
Apple’s latest flagship smartphone iPhone 7 has been arrived in markets, with a variant iPhone 7 Plus. iPhone 7 having a bigger battery or storage than its predecessor has received mixed reviews from critics. But many have criticized Apple for not using headphone jack in iPhone 7. Research firm IHS Markit have recently estimated the actual cost to manufacture an iPhone 7 (32 GB Device). According to their estimations, iPhone 7 Materials Costs Higher than Previous iPhone Versions
Samsung Remains Front-Runner as to 3Q Statistics
Statistics from third Quarter shows Samsung still remains the Market Leader in smartphones despite the Galaxy Note 7 woes. Samsung is comfortably ahead of the rival vendors, in spite of recalling all its Galaxy Note 7 sold devices. Although Samsung remains front-runner but the data also indicates that Samsung saw decline in the shipments comparing to 3Q of last year. This result shows that the top five brands remain unchanged compared to 3Q of 2015.
iPhone7 and iPhone7 Plus are going to Appear in Pakistan
iPhone 7, with a higher specification variant iPhone 7 Plus, are the latest flagship devices launched by Apple. iPhone 7 was announced in September, is finally arriving in Pakistan. iPhone 7 will be available at authorized reseller of Apple in Pakistan, Future Tech Store on November 11.
Huawei aims to Exceed Apple in next two Years
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Huawei aims to beat Apple in next two years, told by Richard Yu, chief executive of Huawei's consumer business group to Reuters, an international new agency. Huawei is currently ranked third in smartphone business, but the pace with Huawei is making progress, it is no surprise if they beat Apple, which is currently at the second spot. Huawei has made mammoth progress in last 3 to 4 years and their devices gain a lot of consumer trust.