Brazil has been at the top of the list of countries with the most expensive iPhones in the world for many years, but they have found a solution together with Apple. Various reports now claim that iPhone 15 is produced in Brazil. Information shared from Brazilian media MacMagazine shows that this took place at Foxconn’s headquarters in São Paulo.

Same source, Brazilian factory 6.1 inch iPhone 15 assembled and suggests that the choice corresponds to the popularity of these models in the country. Because other models in the iPhone 15 series continue to maintain their importance.

iPhone made in Brazil is now real

Although Apple has not confirmed the information, there are some clues on the official Apple page in Brazil. Especially on the iPhone 15 payment website, Customers can see the part number ending in “BR/A” used to identify Apple products assembled in Brazil. Unlike other products identified with “BE/A” or “BZ/A” to indicate that it comes from another country.

Apple reduced its dependence on iPhone in China for many reasons. But this particular case fits in with the path taken by other companies that assemble their products in Brazil, because it gives them a tax break when selling the products.

The situation is quite complex for Brazilian consumers have to pay up to 50% more than other countries from the list of the same device.

Even so, it is almost common for a South American country to occupy this position due to tax burdens, its currency’s exchange rate, and other reasons. Just last year, it surpassed Turkey as the country with the world’s most expensive iPhone due to the serious economic crisis in the country.

HE iPhone 15 128 GB is on sale for 7,299 reais (about $1,460) in Brazil, but Only 5,399 reales are now available (about $1,080) at select retailers.

Besides Brazil Apple is also investing in assembly facilities in India and Vietnam. Last year, Indian customers were able to purchase iPhone 15 models assembled in India from the first day of sales.