Cost Comparison of Pixel 9 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Reveals Surprising Differences
A recent report from Japan has unveiled fascinating details about the cost structures of Google’s Pixel 9 Pro and Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro. Known as the bill of materials (BOM), this report estimates the total cost of the components used in each smartphone, excluding expenses related to research, development, and marketing.
According to the report, if accurate, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro boasts a significantly lower production cost in comparison to the iPhone 16 Pro. Specifically, the BOM for the Pixel is $406, whereas the iPhone is reported at $568.
Interestingly, the Pixel 9 Pro’s BOM represents an 11% reduction compared to Pixel 8 Pro, while the iPhone 16 Pro shows a 6% increase from the iPhone 15 Pro. Detailed costs include $135 for the iPhone’s chipset, $110 for its display, and $91 for camera components. For the Pixel, the respective costs are $80, $75, and $61.
Both smartphones are priced identically at $999, providing consumers with interesting points of comparison in terms of component cost and value.
