Hardware Engineering
iPhone
From Scratch.
A comprehensive reverse-engineering project. I sourced individual components to assemble a fully functional iPhone, analyzing the gap between production cost and retail price.
Logic Board
A14 Bionic Integration
Power System
Battery & Wireless Coil
Assembly
Precision Chassis Fit
Cost Analysis
Component vs Retail
The Build Process
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Procurement & Cost
Analyzing the cost of production by sourcing individual parts. Below are the actual invoices for the major components used in this build.
Logic Board & Face ID
Core motherboard (12 Pro Max) with Face ID module and earpiece.
View Invoice PDF
