iPhone 8+ Cameras Cost Apple $32.50 in Parts, Analysts Estimate
If you think the $799 iPhone 8 Plus' photo quality is impressive, get this: the camera modules are estimated to cost just $32.50 in materials.
The iPhone 7’s Camera Parts Cost $26, or 9.5% of the Phone
The iPhone has become one of the most popular cameras in the world, but the actual components that go into the iPhone's camera don't cost very much materials-wise. Apple is estimated to spend about $26 on the iPhone 7's camera module, representing just 9.5% the bill of materials for the entire phone.