5G phones are coming and they will cost more than their 4G counterparts. How much more? A report claims that Chinese manufacturers have adopted a "5G+500" formula, meaning a CNY 500 premium (that's $74/€65). And it looks like that just barely covers the additional costs of producing a 5G phone. A 5G modem and compatible chipset are expected to add nearly $50 to the price then there's $30 more for new antennas and other hardware. That lines up with the early estimates of a $100 price hike in MSRP (accounting for taxes). Buyers in the West may be looking at a higher premium, however,...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/chinese_makers_settle_on_5g_prices_74_more_than_4g_phones-news-35167.php
