What does the iPhone display consist of? What is the iPhone display made of? Comparison of rear cameras on all iPhone models

Let's look in this article at what the iPhone 6 consists of. If you disassemble the device down to the spare parts level, it looks something like this:

Display module
Protective plate display module with HOME button adapter cable
Aluminum anodized housing with fasteners, part of the antenna system
Motherboard
Battery
A cable with a charging connector, a GSM antenna, contact pads for a polyphonic speaker, contact pads for a vibration motor, a main microphone and an audio jack.
Cable with volume buttons and MUTE switch
A cable with a power button, a noise reduction microphone and audio recording to the main camera and a LED flash
A cable with a front camera, a microphone for hands-free and video communication, contact pads for an auditory speaker, and proximity and light sensors
HOME button cable with Touch ID scanner (a unique part; damage leads to loss of the Touch ID function even after replacing the cable with a new one)
Main camera
Vibration motor
Polyphonic speaker
Hearing speaker
Wi-Fi antenna coaxial cable
WiFi antenna
SIM tray

1. Display module fromiPhone 6.

The iPhone 6 display module includes:

Initially equipped (not always): a mesh for the speaker and microphone of the front camera, position locks for the camera and proximity sensor.

Zcoated safety glass.

It serves to ensure that the touch panel and matrix do not wear out and cannot be damaged as a result of an impact or fall.

Sensor.

The iPhone sensor is a type of projected capacitive screen.

Operating principle of projected capacitive touch screen:

A grid of electrodes is applied on the inside of the screen. The electrode together with the human body forms a capacitor; the electronics measures the capacitance of this capacitor (supplies a current pulse and measures the voltage).

Matrix.

A liquid crystal display, also known as Liquid crystal display, also known as LCD, is a flat display with a matrix of liquid crystals, which, under the influence of voltage, change their transparency and, accordingly, the degree of transmission of light created by the backlight. Each pixel is made according to the RGB “triad” scheme, “red, green, blue”. A technology option is LCD TFT (Thin Film Transistor), with thin-film transistors that control the active matrix.

Backlight.

Light source. Serves to ensure that the image displayed by the LCD screen is visible to the human eye because LCD crystals themselves do not emit light. A pack of polarizing and scattering films, which are illuminated from one edge by a line of LEDs; the films distribute light evenly over the entire surface.

Plastic frame with seats for bolts of attachments anddisplay mounts into the case.

Used to mount the screen in the device body and install attachments (hearing speaker, front camera cable, HOME button).

Plume.

Serve to connect to the board.

Displays on iPhone 6/6+/6s/6s+/7/7+ are not compatible.
Original colors: white, black.

2. Protective plate of the display module with an adapter cable for the HOME button.

The metal plate of the iPhone 6 display serves to protect the entire module from heat and damage associated with mechanical stress. It is attached with reverse side screen.

3. Anodized aluminum housing with fasteners is part of the antenna system.

Aluminum shell (housing).

It is very easily deformed even without falls, but only during use (it curls into a spiral when heated).

Apple acknowledged the flaw and promised to fix it in future models.

Chips and small dents on the case affect the fit of the display module (cracks, bending, clicking, the display coming apart into its component parts).

Slippery, not comfortable to hold without a cover.

There is a window for the main camera. It is often damaged because it protrudes from the case and is poorly secured (for Chinese case replacements).

A cloudy/dirty window critically affects the quality of the camera in these models.

4. Motherboard.

The motherboard is the heart of the device. It carries a processor, permanent and RAM memory, an audio codec, a power controller that controls the energy consumption of each component, Wi-Fi/Bt transceiver modules, a modem part responsible for working in GSM networks and processing the GPS signal, as well as a lot of service chips for normal functioning of the main components.

The most delicate part of the device often fails due to strong impacts and deformation of the case. Can be repaired only by the most highly qualified engineers and using high-quality equipment.

5. Battery.

Accumulator battery iPhone 6 includes:

Connector.

Rechargeable battery (AB).

Lithium ion battery.

Dimensions, capacity and operating time iPhone batteries 6:

Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 3.7 cm
Thickness: 0.3 cm
Battery: 3.82 V, 1810 mAh
Standby time: up to 250 hours
Talk time: up to 14 hours on 3g network

Not compatible with any other device.

6. A cable with a charging connector, a GSM antenna, contact pads for a polyphonic speaker, contact pads for a vibration motor, a main microphone and an audio jack.

The cable with a charging connector includes:

Microphone for communication with rubber seal.

Works in talk mode.

Charging/sync connector (lightning).

Charging/syncing with iTunes.

Audio output (jack, 3.5).

Used to connect a headset.

Coaxial cable GSM antenna.

The cable is used to connect the antenna to the motherboard.

Contact pad for polyphonic speaker.

For connecting a polyphonic speaker.,

Contact pad for vibration motor.

For connecting a vibration motor.

Connector.

Completely incompatible.

7. Cable with volume buttons and MUTE switch.

The cable with volume buttons and MUTE switch includes:

Volume buttons.

Increase/decrease volume.

Silent mode slider.

Used to switch silent mode.

Connector.

To connect to the motherboard.

8. A cable with a power button, a noise reduction microphone and sound recording to the main camera and a diode flash.

The cable with the power button includes:

Power button.

Used to turn the phone on/off. Blocking.

Main camera microphone.

Used in a noise reduction system.

Flash diodes.

Used as a flash while shooting. Flashlight.

Noise reduction mesh (located under the microphone).
Connector.

To connect to the motherboard.

9. A cable with a front camera, a microphone for hands-free and video communication, contact pads for an auditory speaker, and proximity and light sensors.

The cable with the front camera includes:

Front-camera.

For frontal shooting.

Light sensor.

When the auto-brightness function is turned on, it adjusts the strength of the display backlight.

Proximity sensor.

The sensor is responsible for turning off the display during a conversation.

Contact pad for speaker.

Four contacts for connecting a polyphonic speaker.

Front camera microphone.

Responsible for speakerphone, noise reduction, communication via video calling (facetime/whatsapp/skype, etc.). Record sound from the main and front cameras.

Connector.

To connect to the motherboard.

You can distinguish them by the length of the train and its bends. Otherwise visually identical.
Cables for iPhone 6/6+/6s/6s+/7/7+ are not compatible.

10. HOME button cable with Touch ID scanner.

Home button cable includes:

Home button pusher.

Consists of a small cable with a rubber seal on the pusher.

Connector.

To connect the mechanism to the device’s motherboard.

TouchID.

Fingerprint sensor. If the button is broken or replaced, the function stops working forever.

A unique detail, damage leads to loss of the Touch ID function even after replacing the cable with a new one.

The pusher and the train are one and inseparable.

Colors: white with silver trim, white with gold trim, white with red and gold trim, black without trim.

11. Main camera.

Main camera includes:

Camera.

Main camera for shooting.

Connector. (Long sinus-shaped train).

To connect to the motherboard.

12. Vibration motor.

The vibration motor is:

A long, flat, three-dimensional rectangle with two spring contacts and two holes for bolts at opposite ends.

Linear drive.

Provides haptic feedback as the user performs various system actions.

Contact area.

For connection to the lower loop.

13. Polyphonic speaker.

Polyphonic speaker includes:

Polyphonic speaker with two antennae of contacts at the bottom.

Sound playback: music, video, call sound.

Contact area.

Contact pad for connection to the lower loop.

14. Auditory speaker.

Hearing speaker includes:

The audio output is covered with a black protective mesh.

Hearing speaker with two bolt lugs.

Responsible for playing sound during a conversation.

iPhone 6/6+ speakers are interchangeable.

15. Wi-Fi antenna coaxial cable.

16. Wi-Fi antenna.

A rectangle with four branches, two in different directions, ending in round connectors.

The antenna in the iPhone 6/6+ is rigidly fixed to the motherboard with four connectors.

17. SIM tray.

It is an aluminum container in the color of the case for SIM cards of nanosim format

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Craftsmen from iFixit took it apart brand new iPhone 6 Plus to find out what is actually hidden in the body of the new product and how difficult the phablet is to repair.

iPhone 6 Plus without cover

During disassembly, it turned out that the smartphone battery is a 2,915 mAh battery (11.1 Wh, voltage 3.82 volts), twice as capacious as that of the iPhone 5c and only slightly higher in capacity Samsung Galaxy S5 with its 2,800 mAh.

Accumulator battery

Further intervention in the electronic body showed that the iPhone 6 Plus is equipped with 1 GB of RAM, noticeably behind many flagships running on Android, which are equipped with 2 and even as much as 3 GB of memory. The phone uses a Qualcomm modem labeled 4G LTE.

One of the antennas

Removing the main camera

Camera module

Microcircuits on the front side of the motherboard

The Wi-Fi communication module for the Apple smartphone is manufactured by Murata, and the controller that controls the touch screen is manufactured by Broadcom. The set of microcircuits located on the motherboard is also distinguished by its amazing diversity - upon careful examination, chips from TriQuint, Avago Technologies and Skyworks Solutions were noticed.
From components that were not found in previous iPhone models, you should note the NFC module, which is responsible for short-range communication. Apple began to use these modules in connection with the organization of a new payment system Apple Pay, whose future is still shrouded in uncertainty. The manufacturer of the module and M8 coprocessor is the same - NXP Semiconductors. By the way, it is the coprocessor that is responsible for numerous functions related to monitoring the health status of the phone owner, so as not to burden CPU(A8 single-chip type) and not increase the already considerable load on the battery. The phone's flash memory is custom-made Apple company SK Hynix. iFixit gave the iPhone 6 Plus a repairability score of 7 out of 10.

It was also no exception. Soon after release flagship smartphone it turned out that its body could be bent with bare hands. The source of the information was , authored by Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy.

This time, Hilsenteger examined the back panel of the supposed one and made some interesting conclusions. Apparently, there will be no problems with excessive flexibility in the new smartphones - Apple has taken several steps to strengthen the case. The case itself is almost similar to the iPhone 6 model, but differs slightly in thickness. The thickness of the prototype is 7.1 mm, while the height of the edge of the iPhone 6 is 6.9 mm. When comparing iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 digital caliper showed the following dimensions: 138.2 x 67.16 mm for the first and 138 x 66.91 mm for the second. It is assumed that these changes are associated with the presence of sensors, thanks to which the smartphone screen will be able to recognize pressing pressure.

Apple strengthened the case walls in the places where the volume and device lock buttons are located - this is where the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus bent. It was also made in the arrangement of fasteners, thanks to which iPhone 6s will become stronger and more inflexible. It is assumed to be made of 7000 series aluminum - an alloy of aluminum and zinc. This material is 60% stronger and lighter than traditional aluminum alloys. Currently new development used in smart watches Apple Watch Sport, successfully proving its impact resistance.

Some preliminary information about hardware new generation iPhone. It is assumed that the gadget will be built on the basis of the Apple A9 microprocessor, and the amount of RAM of the device will increase to 2 GB. In addition, for the first time since the release of the iPhone 4s, the camera resolution will improve - it is possible that the device will have a 12-megapixel version, which can be used to create spectacular, colorful photos and videos.

It is expected that the new generation iPhone will be launched in the first half of September this year.

No failure anywhere, but everywhere there is reason for criticism

The purpose of this material is to discuss stereotypes and common misconceptions regarding hardware and software characteristics Apple smartphones iPhone with iOS and competing smartphones running Android OS. Our resource already has objective and detailed technical reviews iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. We also recommend that you read the first and second parts of this material.

Since we've spent so much time and text on the screen, let's briefly go over the rest of the characteristics of the iPhone 6 and 6+. And first of all, let's talk about the body.

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Frame

Changing the body size and screen size in new iPhones- is actually a much more serious step than it seems. And the transition to a new form factor creates quite a lot of problems (including for developers), and also noticeably changes the pattern of interaction with a smartphone. In general, it’s not for nothing that Apple held on to its old form factor for so long.

The iPhone (up to 5s inclusive) has always had two huge advantages: they fit very well and tightly in almost any hand (whether male or female), and you can reach anywhere on the screen with your finger. In principle, with 5 (5s) it was a little uncomfortable to reach into the upper corner, but just a little. The new models are not just larger - they fit differently in your hands, and this is very noticeable if you use 5 and 6 at the same time. With 6+ and without this everything is clear. You hold a large smartphone by the sides with your fingertips (that’s why the power buttons have moved from the top to the side edges), rather than clasping it with your palm, and you often have to slightly intercept it so that you can reach one or another place on the screen with your finger.

Accordingly, since the screen is larger, it becomes difficult or impossible to reach the top of the screen. Apple's proposed solution (double-tapping the Home button makes the screen slide down to the middle) is a workaround so that you can use older apps until developers adapt them for new screens. And for this we will have to rework the interface. I think that in the future, all controls in applications (or better yet, all active elements) need to be dragged down. For example, in a browser the back button address bar and tab management should be at the bottom of the screen, and not at the top, as before (by inertia after switching from a PC). By the way, in the browser Nokia Lumia all these elements are already there.

That is, we are not just talking about increasing the body and screen diagonal: now developers will have to rethink application interfaces. iPhone 6 can still somehow get by with traditional ones, but 6+ definitely can’t. For large models, it is also no longer possible to ignore the possibility of use in a horizontal orientation. Developers generally complain that two new devices gave them two additional form factors in addition to the existing ones, which is a lot (before this there were only 4 of them, not counting the division into regular screens and retina). Therefore, they gradually started talking about fragmentation of the platform (although in this regard, Android is still very far away). But let's not delve into this topic in this material.

In general, the new models change very, very much in the way they work with a smartphone. In this regard, I am much more interested in what will happen to the iPhone 5 form factor. Because there are many people who simply like how old iPhone lies in the hand (and small screen, where you can reach everywhere), and at the same time they do not actively use smartphone functions, and for those that do use the screen is enough. As a rule, the matter is limited to mail and some small things. And they don’t sit on their smartphone all day. And they certainly don’t watch movies on it. This is one of the influential categories of buyers for Apple smartphones, and it is very interesting to see their fate.

Hardware configuration and other internals

The problem with the hardware characteristics (we talked about this in the part about the screen) is that there is nothing for the eye to grab onto. There are no revolutions in the usual sense: new frequencies, cores, etc. are unacceptably few! We have already said that both x86 and Android are developing approximately according to the same scenario: one architecture with minor variations and one OS for the entire market, so where the numbers are bigger, the better. Four cores? Not enough, it will be eight! 2 GHz? Not enough, give me 2.3! Volume random access memory? The more expensive the device, the more!

An analysis of the hardware characteristics of the iPhone perfectly shows the futility of comparing with Android smartphones, as we discussed in the previous part. There is a certain A8 with a certain M8 of a closed architecture and unknown parameters with an OS optimized for it (which also does not understand how it works inside) against some Snapdragon 800. By the way, everything is not very clear with the parameters either, but oh well . How to compare them? And we take well-known parameters such as operating frequencies - and the trick is done!

In these comparisons, we always forget about the true measure of everything: productivity. In tests, the Apple A8 (1.4 GHz, 2 cores) often outperforms the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (2.5 GHz, 4 cores), including browser tests. Even if you talk about virtual machines and productivity losses, the result is still more than significant.

Moreover, productivity is not such a driver of industry development for tablets. At least not like the PC market. That is, rather than users updating their tablets to play a new toy with cooler graphics, developers will lower the level of the toy’s graphics so that it runs on a wider range of devices and they sell more copies. But this is also a separate topic.

The situation is approximately the same with the other characteristics: everything is generally at the level of competitors, but without breakthroughs, so it’s boring. Now all models support all LTE bands, the new, faster WiFi standard is supported, etc. But at the same time, if you constantly follow the announcements of new products on Android and your eyes are, as they say, blurry, then this news really does not produce some such impression.

There are two subtle points in the configuration of the new iPhones that were famously ignored in the presentation - the amount of RAM and battery capacity (it was replaced by a slide with the type of autonomy in typical scenarios. But we know how these scenarios are calculated).

With claims to 1 GB of RAM (nothing has changed compared to the previous generation), the situation is the same as everywhere else: we take the inflated requirements of Android, transfer them to Apple, and get indignant. How is it possible to have 1 GB of RAM when flagship Androids already have 3 GB? Horror!

Hm. Why do you need 3 GB of memory in a smartphone? 3 GB is, for example, the maximum memory for 32-bit desktop operating systems. A full-fledged desktop OS with enormous capabilities, Windows XP worked perfectly on 2 GB with all applications, and even now 2 GB is a typical amount for modern tablets running a full-fledged Windows 8.1 on Intel processors Atom.

So why so much memory? As a rule, a lot of memory is needed where it is difficult to optimize its use. It is unlikely that a smartphone needs the same huge number of hanging system memory modules, like a PC, and the applications there are much simpler and more compact than in a PC. Android's gluttony for memory can most likely be attributed to the desktop roots of the OS, and a large number of any system services and modules. Plus a virtual machine, plus applications... that’s how it works. Plus, in iOS, when going to the background, the application must remember its state and freeze, so there is not much difference in whether it returns from memory or restarts - except that you will have to wait longer.

In reality, I encountered two situations when I did not have enough memory in the iPad: firstly, if there are many tabs open in the browser, then the oldest ones may go out of memory. Secondly, if you played a gluttonous game, switched to other applications, worked with them (opening one is usually not enough), you want to return - but no, it restarts, and not from the middle of the level, but a complete restart. Yes, it happens both. But, um, this is still a personal portable device, you don’t need to demand from it the capabilities of a full-fledged PC. Let's then complain that there are no separate user profiles, etc. Or competing multitasking, like in a PC. Although we know perfectly well why it should not be done on mobile platforms: It has a negative impact on both memory consumption (ahem) and battery life.

And here we smoothly move on to the issue of autonomy. The difficulty with it is that, firstly, you have certain components that consume a lot of energy. And you won't do anything about it. And secondly, energy consumption very much depends on the usage scenarios, and they are different for everyone. Therefore, everyone will have their own autonomy. According to my estimates, the two most active consumers of energy are receiving data via cellular networks (3G, 4G) and using geolocation services (GPS). If you use them separately or together, be prepared that your smartphone won’t last long. And given the love of modern social networks for pulling information through cellular communication and at the same time place geotags... well, you get the idea. Next come the games, then just the screen being turned on, the rest is not so important.

For example, an iPhone 4s can be placed on a shelf, having first turned off all wireless interfaces except the cellular network for calls - and it will last 4-5 days. And if you load it to the maximum (social networks, a little navigation, checking email, etc.) - it will last for a maximum of half a day.

Optimizing the power consumption of the platform, OS and applications, of course, has its importance and should not be discounted. However, the successes of Android smartphones that we have seen recently, in my opinion, are explained for the most part not by software optimization, but by a banal frontal attack: we take a large battery, make a larger body around it - yeah, time battery life increased. So, we take the battery even larger... etc. Although the batteries of the new iPhones are weaker than those of most Android competitors, on average they are not that far behind the competition in terms of battery life, unless they are loaded to the maximum. However, in scenarios that drain the battery to the maximum, you shouldn’t expect miracles from them.

Camera

Camera. 8 megapixels. It was and remains. The number counter again did not click upward. But! But in general, it’s the same story: we cling to the only accessible (or easy-to-understand) number and ignore all the slightly more complex parameters or everything that is not expressed in one number.

Well, on the forums and even in some reviews a wave arose again: “Ugh, 8 megapixels again! Look, the competitors already have 20!” Well, why waste time on trifles then, let’s immediately remember the Lumia 1020, which has as much as 43 megapixels. She will outshine everyone in this parameter within two years for sure. AND? Just a secret, while Nokia slows down when shooting, saves the frame for one and a half seconds (we should write a separate article about “ease of use”) and for some reason, unclear shots of a running child are obtained more often on it than on the iPhone 5. And often you have to resort to manual mode. True, she has it, yes, and you can customize almost all shooting parameters. And yes, if the shot is successful, and also in “heavy” shooting modes, it should give much better picture quality. But…

The generally accepted (instilled by manufacturers) incorrect opinion is that the more megapixels, the better. In theory and subject to a number of conditions, this is true, but in practice the possibilities modern camera, especially in mobile devices, are not at all determined by the parameters of the matrix, and even more so by the number of pixels on them.

Now the bottleneck is rather the optics. Firstly, she also has her permission. If the resolution of the optics is low, then no multi-megapixel matrix will help. Secondly, the photo module in a phone must be compact, which imposes serious restrictions on the size of the optics and on the distance between the optics and the matrix. The smaller the optics, the smaller the matrix should be.

The smaller the matrix and the more pixels it has, the less light falls on an individual pixel. It is necessary to increase its sensitivity, but at the same time the parameters of light perception begin to fluctuate and the matrix begins to “make noise”. This leads to the need to use a more powerful noise reduction, due to which details are lost, and as a result, the detail of the image may be worse than that of a less “megapixel” matrix.

Therefore, at a certain point, in order to improve the quality of the image, you have to “reverse” the whole logic: make the matrix larger, its resolution smaller, the lens glass larger again... and therefore the distance between the lens and the matrix will be larger, which in our world of ultra-thin smartphones leads to the fact that the lens begins to stick out from the body and spoils the whole look.

In general, Apple is not the first company to take this path. Before her, they tried to push this idea to the masses, for example, HTC with their “4 MP” and Nokia - however, Nokia acted more extravagantly, making a huge matrix resolution and relatively large optics for a smartphone. At the same time, the photo module sticks out from the body quite a bit, but these smartphones (808 Pureview and 1020) were still positioned as the choice of lovers of gorgeous photographs who are ready to put up with inconveniences for this... Apple is trying to smooth out the disappointment of buyers: they say, but faster autofocus, stabilization (at 6 - electronic, in 6+ - even optical). Although under our testing conditions (see. iPhone reviews 6 and 6+), these advantages either did not manifest themselves or did not play a decisive role.

And here we come to another point. Firstly, in some situations, startup speed and ease of control (pressed - it worked right away) are much more important than even more high quality image achieved through manual control of settings. Those who have small and very fast children will understand. Secondly, the advantages of the new iPhone cameras can manifest themselves in difficult shooting conditions and in low light (shotting at home in the evening of the same children running around. Or parties... or something else). The difficulty here is that moments like “and then Lech fell off the table in a funny way” are poorly repeatable and therefore do not fall into the tests - and life is full of them. I wouldn't judge the quality of a smartphone camera solely by studio still life shots. I would go even further and say that a smartphone camera generally cannot be assessed only by pictures, you need to take the entirety of the work of the photographic part, since “it takes average photos, but quickly” may be preferable for most smartphone users than “it takes excellent photos, but you need to keep two seconds and adjust sharpness and brightness manually.”

In general, you definitely shouldn’t make a tragedy out of “insufficient number of pixels”; you need to look at the overall quality, and most importantly, at the quality and speed of shooting in difficult conditions - this is more important in life. The problem is that you can feel this and evaluate the quality of the pictures (taken by you and in the situations you need) only after the purchase, but the bright line “now 5 megapixels more!!!” on the sticker - and before purchase. And this contradiction between marketing and life is not so easy to resolve.

By the way, all these considerations in no way cancel out the outright horror in terms of the front camera. There are still dark suspicions that Apple simply missed this point. The megapixel race was snobbishly rejected, and the selfie trend was missed. And judging by the Americans, who joyfully click themselves in any situation and carry small cameras on sticks with them, they missed it in vain. I’m sure this will come back to haunt the company, most likely in the near future.

Line and prices - interesting points

Finally, the last point I would like to dwell on: how will the new models affect Apple’s line of smartphones?

The point is that, unlike previous generations, iPhone 6 and 6+ should not be perceived as a transition to a new generation (with an almost complete abandonment of the old one), but rather as the introduction of a new model to the line. No, 5c was predictably moved to the “outgoing” category, leaving only the model with a minimum of 8 GB as free application to contract. But the 5s is still quite functional: they removed only the top version with a memory capacity of 64 GB (and this is understandable), but left models with 16 GB and even 32 GB memory, and even reduced the price for them. The iPhone 6 and 6+ increased the maximum memory capacity to 128 GB (today this is one of the record figures), but left three models in the line, removing the 32 GB model from it. Most likely, the logic is as follows: those who choose a junior model do not need a large amount of memory (otherwise they would pay extra for the next one), so 16 GB will be enough for them. And the rest were actually given twice as much memory - after all, the difference between the models remained 100 dollars

Oh, and about the prices. With the release of the iPhone 6 and 6+, the price for the 5s models was reduced - now it is $550 and $600 for models with 16/32 GB. The untethered 5c costs $450 in the US - that is, it's still $100 cheaper than the 5s, and is still of little interest at that price. By the way, let me remind you: analyzing iPhone prices in the USA, do not forget that sales tax must be added to the announced prices - from 7 to 11%. There are situations where it is not paid (in two states, plus, in some cases, when trading over the Internet), but if you buy a smartphone in a store, you will pay it. Enough has already been written about the prices of new iPhones, so I will refrain from actual comments here.

My opinion is that from a positioning point of view, the prices for the iPhone are quite adequate, and in general, the price should not be the determining factor when choosing buying an iPhone. These devices are for those who love convenience and additional service, and not for those who use a calculator to calculate the cost based on the estimated cost of components. The iPhone is not aimed at "opportunity for price" but at those who can afford the price for convenience. There, the ruler is made in such a way that “do you want something better? Well, add 100 dollars... or a hundred hundred." In general, saying that “it’s expensive and that’s why people won’t buy it” is wrong. This will be bought first by those who have a lot of money and who need convenient phone. Because they don't account for every dollar. And then they’ll buy everyone else on credit to look like those who don’t count every dollar. And only a few will go with Hong Chun Rui Incorporated, which has 650 dpi and LTE antenna 1.2 m long, and proudly tell you that “well, it doesn’t work here yet, they promised to fix it in version 4.4 - but the characteristics are wow, by the numbers, twice better than iPhone! Well, we understand everything, right?

Friends, many of you are often interested and ask what the iPhone consists of? And today we decided to take a closer look at what it consists of. This time we will talk about the iPhone 5, although iPhones have little different structure, many details are passed down from generation to generation, slightly changing.

There will be a video soon, but for now the article is for you to read and review.

Below we will talk about the components that make up the iPhone; each picture will show one of the parts of the iPhone with a description of the functionality it performs and the reasons for its breakdown.

The rechargeable battery powers the device. Typically, battery problems are caused by either exceeding the cycle limit or cold temperatures. But again, older batteries have a greater tendency to die instantly in the cold. New batteries may drain faster, but not instantly like worn-out ones.
The power button (installed with a metal swing to the module), the button to switch to silent mode (installed with a marker to the module) and the volume button +-, + up, minus down.
Protection of the lower charging loop and battery protection, the left part is always underneath, the right one covers the top and is tightened with one screw.
Flash protection, the lower part is screwed into the motherboard, the upper part is screwed into a small barrel screw.
The wi-fi antenna is screwed with one screw with protection for the vibration motor, the cable itself is attached to the back of the motherboard.
Protection of module cables, covers the cable from the module and the front camera, secured with three screws.
Geolocation antenna, attached to the motherboard. Serves to amplify the signal GPS module, which determines the location of the iPhone.
The hearing speaker with protection is installed on the module, its contacts touch the upper cable of the front camera, it is screwed with two screws, the bottom right one is smaller than the top one and is long and serves to center the front camera.
Module locks, 3 identical and the fourth small, hold the module frame inside the device, correct installation(with grooves at the bottom, flat part towards the module at the top, elastic band towards the walls of the case).
The home button cable and the Home button itself. When installing a new button, glue the elastic band to the module with 4 drops of gel glue in the corners, for correct operation the button itself.
Home button cable and home button view from the back side.
Protection of the upper microphone on the power cable, correct installation, with the wide part at the top and the narrow part at the bottom, a small screw secures the barrel from the top, a regular small screw for a Phillips screwdriver is screwed from the bottom.
SIM tray pusher and SIM tray, correct installation of the pusher, so that its narrow part looks towards the on button, and the recess for the paper clip looks into the window in the case where the paper clip is inserted.
A vibration motor with protection is installed on the power cable in the upper right corner of the device and secured with three screws in the upper part of the body, in the side right and bottom mount is screwed with one screw with a wi-fi antenna
The upper cable of the front camera is installed on the module, and is fastened to the motherboard on the connector in the places with the module cables and is closed with a metal protection with three screws. The cable has front-camera, microphone, light sensors, proximity sensors, earpiece contacts.
A polyphonic speaker, installed on the lower charging cable, is responsible for speakerphone and music in the device.
The power cable contains the power membrane, the top microphone, vibration motor contacts, switching to silent mode, switching the volume - +.
Maternal iPhone board 5. All elements that are on this page are connected to the motherboard. The motherboard is the connecting link of all components and modules.
iPhone case 5, made of aluminum.
The mounting bar for the iPhone 5 module is screwed from the back of the module to the frame with four screws on the sides; there are also holes in its upper part for the screw securing the top cable.
iPhone 5 module, it contains glass, sensor, matrix, module mounting frame. on iPhone 5, the mounts for the home button are located parallel.
The Bluetooth antenna is installed on the audio jack, which is located on the lower charging cable, in the lower left corner.
The lower charging cable contains: audio jack, lower microphone, home button contacts, charging connector, gsm antenna, polyphonic speaker contacts.