Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Mobile
  3. News

A new midrange iPhone SE could be launching in early 2020

By
iphone se smartphone deals

Apple could be launching a new version of the iPhone SE in early 2020, according to a report from Asian newspaper Nikkei.

It’s not the first time we’ve heard of a new version of the iPhone SE. 2018 saw plenty of rumors that Apple would be looking to rejuvenate the SE brand with an iPhone SE 2, but the rumors came to nothing in the end, with the iPhone XR being the only divergence from Apple’s usual release schedule. However, 2020 could be the year devotees see a revamped version of the smaller 2017 iPhone.

Recommended Videos

According to Nikkei’s report, the new iPhone SE would be loosely based off the iPhone 8, complete with a 4.7-inch LCD screen. This probably means the iPhone SE 2 will forgo the bezel-less trend and go back to the chunky bezeled look of the iPhone 8. But if it doesn’t, then it means the iPhone SE 2 could be a much smaller iPhone, with a 4.7-inch display tucked into a tiny body. While that would be amazing — and would seriously bulk up our list of the best small phones — it seems unlikely that Apple would develop a new casing for a much cheaper iPhone.

Related

But while it may look old fashioned, it won’t be a specs sluggard. Nikkei expects the iPhone SE 2 to come with the flagship specs from this year’s 2019 iPhones, including the new A13 processor. That said, we wouldn’t be surprised if Apple decided to go with the iPhone XS range‘s specs instead, as the Bionic A12 processor would provide more than enough power for anyone.

But why the push to suddenly release a new iPhone SE 2? Apple could be spooked by the sudden emergence of Huawei as a major player on the smartphone scene. Last year, Huawei surpassed Apple to take second place in overall smartphone sales. A new midrange device could be a way for Apple to reinvigorate sales.

It’s also worth pointing out that Apple’s prices have significantly increased in the last year, with prices for the iPhone XS Max starting from a wallet-shattering $1,099. The $750 iPhone XR goes some way to filling the hole Apple has left by pushing price tags upward, but there’s definitely still a desire for an iPhone with a similar cost to the $400 iPhone SE. With early 2020 being closer than it seems, we don’t have long to wait to find out.

That’s all we’ve got on the possibility of a new iPhone SE for the moment, but you can be sure we’ll bring you more when we find it.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Mark Jansen
Mark Jansen
Contributor
Mark Jansen is an avid follower of everything that beeps, bloops, or makes pretty lights. He has a degree in Ancient &…
How to fast charge your iPhone
iPhone 12 Mini with charger

While they may not be some of the longest-lasting smartphones on the market, modern iPhones boast more than respectable battery life that should be able to get you through an entire day's use without breaking too much of a sweat. Of course, that assumes a lot of things — including a battery that's still relatively new and in good health, plus a usage pattern that doesn't include all-day streaming or gaming.

If you fall into either (or both) of these categories, then overnight charging isn't going to cut it, and you'll want to get your battery topped up again as quickly as you can so you can get back on the road. Thankfully, every iPhone released in the past six years supports much faster charging, but the downside is that with very few exceptions, Apple has never supplied you with the right adapter to get the best possible charging speeds from your iPhone.

Read more
These are the only 2 reasons I’m excited for the iPhone 15 Pro
The App Library on the iPhone 14 Pro.

It’s peak summer right now, though fall is just around the corner with back-to-school season on the horizon. With that also comes Apple’s annual iPhone event.

This year, we are definitely expecting the iPhone 15 lineup, as well as Apple Watch Series 9, and maybe a new Apple Watch Ultra. The rumors for the iPhone 15 series have been going strong for months, though there has also been a lot of back-and-forth too, mostly relating to the iPhone 15 Pro models.

Read more
Apple may face ‘severe’ iPhone 15 shortage over production issue, report says
The Apple logo on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Hoping to get your hands on an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max when the new phones come out in the fall? Well, you may be in for a wait.

Apple is experiencing production issues caused by a new manufacturing process designed to significantly reduce the size of the bezel around the display, according to a report from The Information on Thursday.

Read more