We've been using smartphones for quite some time, but overall, have we ever thought about how these phones are made? From the conception of the idea to the end result of the product, the journey is a steep mountain to climb. Read on to understand the whole process.

 When a company decides to make a new model, it already has older models and a lot of prior research, so you don't need to start from scratch. All they have to do is adjust the previous model through the comments of users or experts in this field and at the same time insert new trends and technologies. All shortcomings of previous models are resolved and, with a new innovation, technology is injected into the latest model.

Smartphones are manufactured by the following 6 steps:

1. Making of prototype
The idea is conceived at the boardroom meeting and after considering various options, the claim is passed on to the R&D lab. The research team starts with a prototype that, in fact, does not work, where aesthetics is the first thing to consider. This model is passed on to relevant people so that they can give their opinion to make changes if necessary. After zeroing the model's appearance, you work on the phone's internal work kit.

The reins of this ride are handed over to the electronic engineering team and therefore this is where the decision on the processor and memory is made along with other specs for the phone. The corresponding screen and the required battery potential are selected. The front and rear cameras are not lost either. The device is assembled with the selected components and the working performance is verified. After this, if the decision-making team is reasonably satisfied with the work, this phone is sent to the superiors for approval.

2. Software Installation
The software team now steps in to bring the phone to life. Basically, it is predetermined in the operating system that will load on the phone. It is extremely necessary that the hardware that is the role played by the electronic equipment is compatible with the proper functioning of the operating system. Many experts check it here in their own way so that the system works according to expectations.

The selected design, loaded with hardware and software, is prepared for mass production. At this time, it is often difficult to go back and alter the already approved job prototype.

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3. Testing Phase
Before production begins, the phone undergoes rigorous tests for quality, performance, and other parameters. They are tested in terms of hardware and software. Various tests such as drop test, bend test and water tests are performed to verify its performance.

4. Mass Production
When the final prototype is ready, it's time for mass production. Internal components can be manufactured in-house or outsourced.

Most of the time this information from a new model released by the company is leaked to the masses and this may or may not be useful. Useful, because it popularizes the phone "to be launched" and advertises. And a downside because this gives critics a chance to uncover model flaws that have yet to occur and thus roll out the ratings.

Mass production of the approved quality model begins. This could be at the manufacturer's own plant or it can also be outsourced to other manufacturers also known as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to perform according to quality and instructed standards. Smartphones are also assembled in this process.

Foxconn is one of the top companies that makes devices on behalf of some of the top companies like Apple, Xiaomi, Nintendo, Amazon, etc. It has large manufacturing plants in many countries, the largest of which is in Shenzhen, China.

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5. Packaging
When the phone passes all tests, it is sent for packaging. The phone along with accessories and the user manual are placed in the box ready to be shipped.

6. Shipment
The final stage of the entire process is shipment. These packaged phones are then dispatched to distributors, stockists and retailers across the globe and then from these retailers, it is the end customer who picks up the handset.

An article by Munna Suprathik