Shinobi-san said:
Pemalite said:
Apple would likely be paying at-most $20 for both camera's, so it's not horribly high-margin for image sensor manufacturers, it's the high-end sensors like what are found in the Lumia 1020 that would push any sort of decent margins.
But it should help the bottom line and make things look rosy to shareholders at-least, basically means squat to us general consumers though.
Hopefully it also means better cameras in the iPhone, the current ones are absolutely shocking to say the least!
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I actually think the iPhone cameras are better than most other smartphones. Doing direct comparisons with other high end smartphones, the iPhone usually wins imo. Not sure if its the most accurate picture or anything like that but just looks better in general.
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Some of the high-end Android phones, for sure, the iPhone probably does have an edge.
But compared to something like the Lumia's it does fall short, then again Nokia's camera apps make a big difference.
Then again, if you wanted a great camera you wouldn't be looking past something like the 41-Megapixel Lumia 1020 or the Samsung Galaxy Zoom.
elazz said:
kupomogli said:
Pemalite said:
Apple would likely be paying at-most $20 for both camera's, so it's not horribly high-margin for image sensor manufacturers, it's the high-end sensors like what are found in the Lumia 1020 that would push any sort of decent margins.
But it should help the bottom line and make things look rosy to shareholders at-least, basically means squat to us general consumers though.
Hopefully it also means better cameras in the iPhone, the current ones are absolutely shocking to say the least!
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Yeah, the profit isn't that big per sale, but think about how many apple products are sold. That's several millions, and that's just when the product launches.
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The iphone 5 already sold around 90 million pieces and the iphone 5S is already at 12-13 million and the 5C at around 5-7 million. Seeing how all available models reach between 45 and 50 million per quarter that can be a significant increase for Sony. I expect that Apple will also use high quality image sensors from Sony for their front camera. And the top-tier model will probably receive those 20MP sensors that Sony used in Z1 and Z1 Compact
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Nah, it will just help the bottom line and hopefully keep them in the green. (Last thing anyone should want is for a company like Sony to falter, competition is good for everyone.)
Remember Sony is probably only supplying the front camera, Apple pays about $20 for both.
The front camera is significantly cheaper than the rear, Sony might make a couple bucks each.
Remember, shareholders are always pushing for ever-increasing profits, they don't like things that are low-profit margin.
