We expect the first Apple iPhone 5G to ship in 2020 and while we know little about it at this time, we don't expect it to be cheap, and if a reputable analyst's estimate as to how much it will cost Apple to make the phone correct, in fact it is very expensive.
The analyst is Ming-Chi Kuo, and if you follow Apple news, you probably know his name. He is one of the most prolific Apple analysts on the market, often looking at his crystal ball for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It turns out to be accurate.
Through Appleinsider, Kuo predicted the changes that the iPhone 5G will see on iPhone 11 devices. The bottom line is that its components are much more expensive, up to 60% more in some cases, and that this will likely result in a significantly higher price. higher for the finished product.
According to Mr. Kuo, the cost of an iPhone 5G chipset will increase by 35%. While this doesn't mean that the asking price will necessarily increase by the same amount, Apple is unlikely to accept this increase in cost.
However, this will not be the only update, as the design will also need to be modified significantly to support 5G technology. This could mean that the iPhone 5G will be very different from previous Apple phones. According to Kuo, the metal frame of the device will cost between 50% and 60% more to build, while the showcase will be 40% to 50% more expensive.
So even though the iPhone 11 costs $ 699 / GBP 729 / AUD 1199, according to Kuo's estimates, the next iPhone could cost around $ 1.200 / GBP 1.100 / AUD 1.800 if Apple returned the price. most or all of the additional costs borne by consumers
These are, of course, highly speculative figures at the moment. We still don't know the price of what we plan to be the iPhone 12 without 5G. However, most of the 5G phones we saw cost more than their 4G counterparts - the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G and Oppo Reno 5G were identical to the 4G versions, with the exception of 5G connectivity, and both were more expensive.
Such a price increase would be unexpected, if not totally unexpected, news for iPhone fans, as Apple phones are generally much more expensive than their Android counterparts, and the price is just as good. adding 5G could drive up the price.