Apple is expected to launch iPhone SE with 5G this spring
Apple could use its customary spring event to update its most affordable smartphones. BloombergMark Gurman stated in his most recent news that Apple is expected to introduce the third generation iPhone SE This spring through a virtual presentation that is “likely” to happen in March or April. Following an echo of past rumors, Gurman understands that the new SE will still stick to the iPhone 8-era design but add 5G and a new processor – possibly the A15 from iPhone 13″, if Apple’s history of using high-end chips last year is any indication.
There is no mention of other changes. It wouldn’t be surprising if Apple bumped up the storage to 128GB or updated the camera sensor (once again borrowed from the iPhone 8), but those aren’t guaranteed given Apple’s focus on low cost for smartphones. iPhone SE. Larger batteries may be needed to compensate for 5G’s typically higher power draw.
If the leak is accurate, the new iPhone SE will disappoint those who want an almost all-screen design. You’ll still get a relatively small display, thick bezels, and a button-based fingerprint reader. However, as we just mentioned, price is everything for SE. The current model’s $399 price tag helps Apple reach some customers who can’t justify an iPhone. The company may not want to do anything that would raise prices even slightly, if only to maximize SE’s potential audience.
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