Samsung earns $250 on every iPhone Duo sold, accounting for more than 10% of the device’s $2,000 retail price. This monopoly stems from Samsung Display being the only supplier capable of producing folding screens meeting Apple’s quality and reliability standards. Citi expects Apple to sell 7.3 million Duos in the first year, generating approximately $1.8 billion for Samsung. This dependency on its main smartphone competitor represents an unusual situation for Apple, which typically prioritizes controlling its suppliers.
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