Science Video: What the iPhone 5S costs Apple by Gary Kopycinski on October 17, 2013 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Science: Park Forest Kicks Off Earth Month with Community Cleanup April 5, 2024 Kelly’s Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Stillbirth Rates Gains Traction March 18, 2024 Measles Cases Rise: “Get Vaccinated,” Cook County Public Health Says March 13, 2024 How much does it cost Apple to make the iPhone 5S? The phone retails at $649, but costs much less to make.