TOKYO -- A Nikkei teardown of Apple's flagship models in the iPhone 14 series revealed that production costs have soared about 20% from its previous model to an all-time high. Short on new functions, the iPhone 14 still reflects Apple's strategy of showcasing ultrahigh-performance devices such as proprietary 4-nanometer chips and new camera components.
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iPhone 14 teardown reveals parts 20% costlier than previous model
Profit margins likely lower as Apple eats most of production price rise
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Nikkei had a close look at the iPhone 14, finding it rich in advanced hardware but lacking in new functions. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)
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