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iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Apple · Electronics / Smartphones
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 7.2x — it retails for $429 while its raw materials cost approximately $60.
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Retail price
$429
Raw materials
$60
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$94
7.2x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
4.6x
vs all-in cost
14%
materials share of price
Cost figures are estimates derived from public teardown analyses, bill-of-materials reports, and industry rules of thumb — not audited manufacturer costs. Indexes are directional indicators, not statements of fact about any company's margins. Read the methodology and disclaimers.