Apple has several different models of iPhones, but the most popular models have been the Pro and Pro Plus versions for the past few years, and the multiple experiments with the mid- to low-end versions haven’t worked out well for the brand.
Now, as per the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is expected to cancel the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 4 smartphone or postpone the mass production of the device for 2024 due to lower-than-expected demand.
Another reason for the cancellation of the device is said to be the increased cost of materials because of the full-screen design, which will also lead to higher selling prices for the smartphone. This can also help the company reduce expenses of new product development, especially at a time when there’s a looming global recession, and anything that Apple saves could help the brand.
It isn’t just the iPhone SE models that are not meeting the company’s expectations when it comes to sales. The Apple iPhone 13 Mini, as well as its replacement for the new lineup, the iPhone 14 Plus, had very low demand in the market compared to what the company expected. The Cupertino-based technology giant had to lower the production for the 14 Plus model and boost the Pro models due to demand.
The development comes at a time when reports and leaks have painted a pretty good picture of what can be expected of the iPhone SE 4 smartphone. The phone, which is said to be a “flagship killer” smartphone, features a 6.1-inch 720p LCD display of iPhone XR and could be rated IP67 and be powered by a 3,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging and 7.5W wireless charging.
Internally, the device is expected to be powered by the latest Apple A16 Bionic processor, which is powering the newly launched Apple iPhone 14 Pro series but it could end up using the A15 SoC found on the iPhone 14 lineup. In the camera department, there could be a single 12-megapixel sensor on the back and a 7-megapixel selfie shooter up front.
It is not yet confirmed if the iPhone SE 4 has been canceled or postponed, but whatever the case, we expect to know more about it in the coming days from different sources. Till then, we advise you to take this with a pinch of salt until we get confirmation about this from other sources as well.
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