Production of Apple’s iPhone 15 series broken down by the four contract manufacturers،
Apple relies on four subcontractors to assemble the different iPhone variants. The company that is arguably most associated with Apple is Taiwan-based Foxconn, and according to Visual Capitalistciting data compiled by Trend StrengthFoxconn is responsible for the production of 70% of the iPhone 15 model. 25% of iPhone15 the units come off Luxshare’s assembly lines. This contract manufacturer is based in China. The remaining 5% are built by the Indian Tata.
The breakdown of iPhone 15 Plus production begins with the 60% assembled by Luxshare. Taiwanese company Pegatron made 35% of the 6.7-inch non-Pro iPhone models made last year. The remaining 5% was assembled by Tata.
When it comes to the premium iPhone 15 Pro series, this model is made by only two contract manufacturers. Foxconn and Pegatron are building 70% and 30% of the iPhone 15 Pro models respectively. As for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Foxconn is responsible for assembling 70% of the high-end units while Luxshare builds the remaining 30%.
The percentage of each iPhone 15 series model made by each contract manufacturer last year
You may have seen the name Foxconn and may even know Pegatron. Luxshare is the only mainland China-based contract manufacturer manufacturing iPhones. But we see that Apple has more confidence in Foxconn since it assembles 70% of iPhone 15 Pro series. As for India's Tata, it is the country's largest conglomerate with subsidiaries that include Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Air India. The four subcontractors receive components from over 200 suppliers and must assemble them all to create one of four iPhone15 models.
Apple has reportedly sought to move iPhone assembly out of China to avoid political issues and trade wars. The tech giant is looking to expand production of the phone in India and other countries mentioned as possible landing points for iPhone production facilities, including Vietnam, which has become a major tech hub, and the Mexico. Whichever country Apple chooses, it must be close to a supply chain capable of supplying components in the quality and quantity Apple requires.
