# Ultra-Profitable Gadgets iSuppli Estimates iPhone 4 Costs Only $188 to Make By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-06-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-costs-188 References: [mobilecrunch](http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/06/28/iphone-costs-188-to-make/) Considering the hefty price tag on the brand new Apple gadget, the iPhone 4, I'm surprised to hear that a single iPhone 4 costs $188 to make--this is "comically low," according to Mobile Crunch. The cost estimate comes from market intelligence company [iSuppli](http://www.isuppli.com/Pages/Home.aspx). Apple's efficiency in creating low-cost products and gaining immense popularity is definitely a marketing tactic they've managed to master. With a continuously growing fan-base, the Apple corporation should only be expected to continue growing in revenue and product features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Low-cost Gadget Manufacturing:** The low cost estimate of manufacturing the iPhone 4 presents an opportunity for other companies to explore the production of affordable gadgets. - **Efficient Product Creation:** Apple's ability to create high-quality products at a low cost demonstrates the potential for other companies to adopt efficient manufacturing processes. - **Popularity-driven Revenue Growth:** Apple's growing fan-base and revenue highlight the importance of building a strong customer base and brand loyalty for business success. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics Manufacturing:** The low cost of manufacturing gadgets like the iPhone 4 opens up opportunities for growth in the electronics manufacturing industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Efficient production and popularity-driven revenue growth in the consumer electronics industry can be achieved by emulating Apple's successful strategies. - **Marketing and Branding:** The success of Apple's marketing tactics and brand loyalty emphasizes the importance of effective marketing and branding strategies in any industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md) - [Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16e.md) - [Repairable Mobile Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repairable-iphone-backplate.md) - [Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-vision-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Electric Vehicle Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-13-pro-electro.md) - [Ultra Slim Light Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-1.md) - [Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16.md) - [Aluminum Unibody Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-pro.md) - [Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept.md)