Component Cost Difference Between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3G & WiFi-only Models = $19.16

The unsubsidized price for the 3G Samsung Galaxy Tab model is $600 while the WiFi-only model is $500. But, what do these devices cost in terms of raw component costs? iSuppli provides the answers.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Carries $205 Bill of Materials, iSuppli Teardown Reveals

Assuming that the major difference between the 3G and WiFi-only models are the 3G radio related components, it looks like the difference is a mere $19.16.

– Infineon PMB9801 Baseband processor [$10.07]
– Infineon PMB5703 RF Transceiver [$9.09]

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