The first generation of the Apple iPhone SE introduced back in 2016 was designed on the frame of the iPhone 5s using the specifications of the iPhone 6s. The handset is no longer available for purchase as it has been discontinued. Rumors are rife that the successor phone dubbed as the iPhone SE 2 will debut in March 2020. Ming-Chi Kuo from TF Securities analyst has claimed that the smartphone will be priced at $399.
Kuo had earlier announced Apple’s intentions of revealing a mid-cycle handset in March. The device promised to follow in the footsteps of the iPhone SE, delivering better hardware at a lower price. Kuo believes the SE 2 will arrest Apple’s faltering sales in 2020. He estimates suppliers selling anywhere between 2 and 4 million devices every month with a total of 30 million devices sold at the end of 2020.
Apple iPhone SE 2 Specifications (Rumored)
It is hardly surprising that Apple has decided to use an older chassis for the iPhone SE 2. The device is expected to feature the A13 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. The handset misses out on an extra 1GB of RAM and 256GB of storage found on the iPhone 11. Rumors suggest that the iPhone SE 2 is based on the ergonomics of the iPhone 8, suggesting a curvier design than the original iPhone SE. Kuo has further revealed that it will be available in Silver, Red and Space Gray color variants.
The 64GB variant of the iPhone 8 currently sells for $449. Even though the SE 2 is based on the same platform, it replaces 3D Touch Screen with Haptic Touch while utilizing numerous older components. Apple should be able to hack $50 off the price tag, effectively selling the SE 2 for $399. The real goal behind the iPhone SE seriesis to introduce buyers to the Apple Ecosystem. With Tim Cook increasing the prices of premium devices each year, it is crucial for Apple to attract new customers with an affordable device. Where the 2-year old iPhone 8 fails, the iPhone SE 2 should work wonders!
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