Analysts estimate that the bill of materials for the iPhone 14 Pro Max sits around 464 dollars, representing a modest increase of about 3.7 percent from the parts cost of the prior year’s iPhone 13 Pro Max. This assessment comes from Counterpoint Research, a respected analytics firm tracking device fabrication costs and supplier dynamics.
Examining the breakouts, the OLED display and the processor stand out as the most expensive components, each accounting for roughly one-fifth of the total parts cost. The cellular communication module follows closely, making up about 13 percent. Cameras occupy around 11 percent, while all remaining components contribute the remaining 36 percent. The distribution highlights how core technologies in displays, processing power, and wireless connectivity drive the majority of the material cost for the device.
Counterpoint Research notes that in the shift to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the Apple A16 Bionic processor contributes about 2 percent to the overall cost, the display including the Always-On Display feature contributes around 1 percent, and camera modules add about 1 percent compared with the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Conversely, the cellular module’s cost has declined by about 1 percent in the newer model, reflecting supplier relationships and sourcing changes that often accompany annual product updates.
Another notable element is the portion of the cost tied to Apple developed components. These internally designed parts account for roughly 22 percent of the iPhone 14 Pro Max bill of materials. This category spans touch controls, power management circuitry, and various communications components, underscoring Apple’s emphasis on in-house engineering to influence efficiency, performance, and overall device behavior.
Industry commentary confirms that the share of supplier-derived content remains substantial in flagship smartphones. For example, recent analyses show that a significant portion of the Google Pixel 7 Pro’s cost structure also depends on components supplied by major manufacturers in the ecosystem, illustrating the broader dependency on external suppliers within premium models. Source: Counterpoint Research and related market observations.