Rumors say that Apple will introduce a successor to the iPhone SE next year. The next generation model is expected to have 5G features and more performance but will not offer any major innovations.
Display analyst Ross Young has Tweet Details of a third-generation iPhone SE have been released. According to reports, the upcoming device will feature 5G connectivity and a 4.7-inch LCD screen, which is carried over from the iPhone 8. Apple has incorporated a number of components from the iPhone 8 into the 2020 iPhone SE, including a body with rounded edges, a Touch ID home button, and a single camera on the back. The new SE model does not have an enlarged display, but according to Ross, Apple plans to call the smartphone the "iPhone SE Plus."
With A15 Bionic Chip & X60 Modem from Qualcomm
Aside from 5G and expected improvements to internals, such as a modern A-series processor, it's unclear what features deserve the "Plus" designation. Rumors of an upcoming refresh of the SE have been sporadic, but recent rumors line up with Ross's report. In July, Nikkei Asia, citing sources, claimed that a new version of Apple's "cheap iPhone" would pack an A15 Bionic system-on-chip and Qualcomm's X60 modem into an iPhone 8-inspired chassis. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo made similar comments in a June report, noting that the device will be the "cheapest iPhone model ever."
What's next for the iPhone SE?
As for the market launch, it is conceivable that Apple will present the device in spring 2022. After the "iPhone SE Plus" next year, Apple will reportedly launch an "iPhone SE 3" with a 5.5- to 6.1-inch LCD in 2024. Interestingly, this device fits the description of an SE variant that Kuo predicted back in 2019. At the time, Kuo predicted an "iPhone SE 2 Plus" that could come out in 2021 with a 5.5- or 6.1-inch display and an all-screen design, which, as we know, was not the case. (Photo by hadrian / Bigstockphoto)
