There are two things that Apple in the last two years could not deliver with its iPhones – a small phone and a low budget phone. However, according to some very reliable rumors, there is going to be an iPhone that fits into both these categories. It is said to be the next version of the previously released iPhone SE. It has been codenamed the iPhone SE2 for obvious reasons and this articles provides a summary of everything that we know about the iPhone SE2. We first look at the two main markets that the iPhone SE2 plans to target and then take a deep dive into some of its expected features. Following that, we’ll help you decide whether the iPhone SE2 is for you.
Target Market 1: Small Phones Market
As much as big phones with large screens appear much more advanced and sophisticated. Small phones certainly have much longer battery life and are much easier to fit in your pocket or purse. Data also shows that some people even keep a small phone along with their large smartphones as an emergency back-up. Thus, it is important that Apple try and gain a foothold in this market as well. The iPhone SE featured a small 4 inch screen and this proved to be very useful as many customers bought it specifically for its small size.
Target Market 2: Budget Phones Market.
It is no secret that the main line of iPhones are not easy on the wallet. Many Apple fans would not hesitate to fork out money for the latest iPhone model but these fans do not make up a very large part of the world population. Thus, it is crucial that Apple create an iPhone that is of low-mid range in terms of price. This would help them capitalize on consumers who can’t afford the steep price point of the main line iPhones. Apple tried to target this market with the introduction of the iPhone XR. It was a very good idea and the iPhone XR had impressive sales numbers. However, the iPhone XR was still a medium price range iPhone and would have been too expensive for many. Thus, there is still space for an iPhone SE2 for those that want an even cheaper option.
The iPhone SE2 would also be a very attractive option for iPhone 6 and 6s users who are looking to upgrade to an iPhone with the latest software. We will look at the software on the iPhone SE2 further below.
Design
The rumored iPhone SE2 is said to have a 4.7 inch screen which while small is still bigger than the iPhone SE. The iPhone SE was based off the box-shaped iPhone 5 design while the iPhone SE2 is likely to take after the iPhone 8. Another similarity to the iPhone 8 is the possible red color design. The red iPhone was a mid-year addition that took everyone by surprise and became very popular. Along with the red option, it is also purported that there would be space grey and silver colors available.
Camera
Given that this is low budget iPhone, it can quite easily be concluded that the iPhone SE2 would house a single lens rear camera and a simple front camera. There are no details or rumors about how many megapixels these cameras will be.
Storage
Following past trends, it is speculated that the iPhone SE2 would come in 64GB and 128GB options.
Software
The iPhone SE2 will likely be using Apple’s A13 Processor. This is the same processor used in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. This is Apple’s latest processor. The iPhone SE2 is also rumored to have 3GB RAM installed. For comparison, the iPhone 11 series has 4GB of RAM.
Name
The iPhone referred to in this article has been nicknamed the iPhone SE2 because of its similarities to the iPhone SE. However, given its similarities to the iPhone 6, 7, 8 line-up, there is also a chance that they might call this iPhone the iPhone 9. Either way, it is said to be a budget version of the iPhone 8 but with better specs.
The release date
The most reasonable release date that appears during discussion is the first quarter of 2020. More specifically, it is expected to arrive in March 2020 along with a new version of the iPad Pro.
Price
Sources say that the entry price for the iPhone SE2 is $399 for the 64GB version and $499 for the 128GB version. To compare, the iPhone SE was launched at the same price for a 16 GB version. The iPhone 8 is currently being sold at $449. Since the iPhone SE2 is expected to be cheaper with better specs, it would not be a surprise if the iPhone 8 gets discontinued.
Conclusion
From a business point of view, it is understandable that Apple is trying to convert iPhone 6 users to its latest tech. Users of the iPhone 6 and older will not be able to update their software to iOS 13 and this means that subscription services by Apple like Apple Arcade will no longer be available to them. However, if Apple can offer a cheap alternative with the latest technology, then many users with an iPhone that is more than 5 years old would happily jump over.
As you would have already noticed, we have not forced your perspective in either direction with regards to buying the iPhone SE2. Most of the information in this article is still just speculation. However, if the rumors tend are mostly true then should you get the iPhone SE2?
If you have an iPhone 6s or older and do not have a very high budget or financial space to upgrade to a new iPhone XS, then we would recommend that you take advantage of the iPhone SE2 and get yourself one.
Alternatively, if you have an iPhone 6s and older but have been saving up to upgrade and have a reasonable amount, we would recommend that you hold your horses. The iPhone SE2 may not be right for you. It might be better if you could wait for a while more and see what new iPhones Apple drops next year. That being said, if you want a small phone for battery or other purposes, then we recommend that your get yourself the iPhone SE2.
We have given you all the information that is currently available on the interest about the iPhone SE2 but the choice is ultimately yours.
