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MANUFACTURER-REPORTED PRODUCT FAMILY
Apple’s September 2024 report for US configurations of iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. Excludes Pro models. Component percentages are not a complete device bill of materials.
The reviewed product evidence identifies these component groups.
Apple’s September 2024 report for US configurations of iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. Excludes Pro models. Component percentages are not a complete device bill of materials.
02 · RAW INPUTS BECOME MATERIALS
Primary production refines bauxite into alumina, then uses electrolysis to make metal. Recovered aluminium offers another branch. Product forming and finishing depend on the item.
Module weights describe complete assemblies. The named material industry provides context until the supplier record identifies the actual source.
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