Pixel 9 Pro's Lower Production Cost Highlights Price Gap with iPhone 16 Pro
A report from Japan reveals that the bill of materials (BOM) for Google's Pixel 9 Pro is significantly lower than that of Apple's iPhone 16 Pro, with the Pixel's parts costing $406 compared to the iPhone's $568. This cost difference is attributed to the Pixel 9 Pro's smaller size, resulting in cheaper components like the screen and battery. Despite these differences in production costs, both smartphones are priced at $999.