Updated on November 7, 2026.
Apple designs the iPhone, suppliers make its parts, and contract manufacturers assemble the finished phone. China and India are among the places where iPhones are assembled. The location depends on the model and production run, and parts can come from several countries. See Apple’s supply chain overview.
Where are iPhones made?
Apple identifies iPhone assembly in mainland China in its supply chain materials. Apple also says it began manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017 and has worked with local suppliers on both assembly and components. See Apple’s supply chain examples and its account of iPhone production in India.
The final assembly location tells you where the phone came together. A display, chip, battery, or piece of glass can come from somewhere else. For example, Apple says Corning makes iPhone cover glass in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. See Apple’s October 2026 manufacturing announcement.
Who makes the iPhone?
Apple sets the design and specifications for the phone. Suppliers build parts to those specifications, and assembly partners put the parts together and test the finished devices. Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai, is one iPhone contract manufacturer. India’s government has also named Wistron and Pegatron as Apple contract manufacturers in its manufacturing program. The mix of factories and operators can change over time. See India’s electronics manufacturing announcement.
How an iPhone goes from design to finished phone
| Stage | Who is involved | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Apple | Teams decide how the hardware and software should work together and set requirements for the parts. |
| Parts | Component suppliers | Suppliers make the display, camera modules, battery, chips, storage, and other pieces. |
| Final assembly | Contract manufacturers | Workers and machines fit the parts into the enclosure and connect them. |
| Checks and packing | Assembly and packaging teams | The finished phone is checked and packed for shipment. |
One example is storage. The iPhone uses flash memory to keep photos, apps, and other files when the phone is off. See our guide to how NAND flash memory works.
How to check where your iPhone was assembled
- Find the original retail box and look for the country-of-origin or assembly statement on the label, if present.
- Read the wording next to the country. A statement such as Assembled in India describes the assembly location. Designed by Apple in California describes the design work.
- If you only know the model name, treat the assembly location as unknown until you can verify the label for that unit. The same model can come from more than one production location.
Frequently asked questions
Are all iPhones made in China?
China is an iPhone assembly location, and Apple also confirms assembly in India. Check your own box for the assembly or origin statement if you need to know where your unit came from.
Does Foxconn make every iPhone?
Foxconn is one of Apple’s contract manufacturers. Apple has worked with multiple partners for assembly and many more companies for parts.
Does the country on the box tell me where every part came from?
The assembly statement tells you where the finished phone was put together. Parts such as the display, battery, and cover glass can come from different suppliers and countries.
Is the iPhone made in the United States?
Apple designs the iPhone in the United States and sources some components from U.S. suppliers. Check the unit’s label for where it was assembled.