Replacement of the old model LTE chip with LTE chips are less expensive new model is expressed by ABI Reserach, which found that although the new chip is cheaper, but the performance is to deliver data at high speed was equivalent to the old version of LTE chip used by Samsung.
ABI Reserach also revealed that the new LTE chip is apparently only worth between $ 11 - $ 12, half the price of its predecessor chip is worth $ 23. Price comparison is not surprising given the trend of this kind often occur given the consumer tends to spend more money tuntuk latest technology for faster and better.
This is obviously a good news for producers who want to bring inexpensive 4G smartphone to lower middle market. But do not assume that smartphones in general will be much cheaper, some companies might see it as an opportunity to bring more profit because they decide the prices for their products remains at the original price. For example, Apple is rumored to be able to earn a profit of $ 400 from a phone that cost of production is only about $ 200. ;)
SAMSUNGABI Reserach also revealed that the new LTE chip is apparently only worth between $ 11 - $ 12, half the price of its predecessor chip is worth $ 23. Price comparison is not surprising given the trend of this kind often occur given the consumer tends to spend more money tuntuk latest technology for faster and better.
This is obviously a good news for producers who want to bring inexpensive 4G smartphone to lower middle market. But do not assume that smartphones in general will be much cheaper, some companies might see it as an opportunity to bring more profit because they decide the prices for their products remains at the original price. For example, Apple is rumored to be able to earn a profit of $ 400 from a phone that cost of production is only about $ 200. ;)