iPhone SE 2 to Debut With iPhone 8-Like Design, iPhone 11-Like Power in Q1 2020: Ming-Chi Kuo
While the iPhone SE has lost its charm with the arrival of many new Android smartphones, Apple seems to have plans to regain its market traction with the iPhone SE 2. The new iPhone SE model will debut as early as the first quarter of 2020 with a chassis matching the design of the iPhone 8, according to Apple-watching analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The analyst has also reportedly predicted that the iPhone SE 2 would debut for the audience that doesn't want features such as Face ID and multiple cameras but a fast and speedy experience along with the latest iOS features.
Kuo, as reported by 9to5Mac, says that the hardware specifications of the iPhone SE 2 will mirror the iPhone 8. This means that we can expect that despite debuting in 2020, the new iPhone SE won't feature a notch design. It is also said to have a 4.7-inch LCD panel instead of the 4-inch display available on the original iPhone SE. Additionally, there would be a Touch ID-equipped home button.
A report by Japanese news publication Nikkei Asian Review last month suggested the presence of the iPhone SE 2 on Apple's roadmap with the iPhone 8-like design. That report also predicted that the new model would have "most of the same components" as this year's iPhone flagship.
Corroborating Nikkei's report, Kuo mentions that the iPhone SE 2 would include the Apple A13 Bionic SoC, along with 3GB of RAM. The A13 Bionic is notably the chip that powers the iPhone 11 models this year. In contrast, the iPhone SE that was launched back in 2016 had an A9 chip.
Kuo is also said to have noted that the key target market for the iPhone SE 2 would be the iPhone 6 users. While the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus aren't upgradeable to iOS 13, the new iPhone SE is expected to offer the latest software experience out-of-the-box. Further, the A13 chip would bring augmented reality (AR) experiences and features such as Apple Arcade access.
Apple is predicted to sell 30-40 million units of the iPhone SE 2 throughout 2020. However, unlike the original iPhone SE that was known for its affordable price tag, its second-generation is likely to cost a bit more. It is also speculated that following the launch of the iPhone SE 2, the Cupertino company would stop selling the iPhone 8 to make room for the new offering.
The launch of the iPhone SE 2 was first predicted for WWDC 2018. In a note last year, Kuo had also predicted the new model wouldn't include features such as 3D sensing and wireless charging support that we've seen on the flagship iPhone models since the debut of the iPhone X in 2017. It was also reported that the latest affordable iPhone would be produced at Wistron's Bengaluru factory.
Having said that, Apple is yet to confirm the rumors and hasn't given any hint at the iPhone SE 2 so far.
Apple iPhone SE Summary
Apple iPhone SE smartphone release date was in March 2016. The phone launched with a 4.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 640x1136 pixels at a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch (PPI).
Apple iPhone SE is equipped and powered by a one-core A9 processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM.
According to the cameras are concerned, the Apple iPhone SE equipped with the rear packs 12-megapixel camera. It has sported a 1.2-megapixel camera on the front side for selfies.
Apple iPhone SE smartphone is based on iOS 9.3 and packs 16GB of inbuilt storage. The Apple iPhone SE is equipped with a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM card.
Connectivity options on the Apple iPhone SE contain Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v4.20, NFC, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the smartphone contain an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and also compass/ magnetometer.
The Apple iPhone SE measures 123.80 x 58.60 x 7.66mm (H x W x T) and weighs 113.00 grams. It has launched in Silver, Gold, Space Grey, and Rose Gold colors.
As of 4th October 2019, Apple iPhone SE price in India starts at Rs. 18,787.
Apple iPhone SE Price in India
Apple iPhone SE price in India starts from ₹ 16,999. The lowest price of Apple iPhone SE is ₹ 16,999 at Flipkart.
Apple iPhone SE Full Spec
General
Brand
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Apple
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Model
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iPhone SE
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Release date
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March 2016
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Form factor
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Touchscreen
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Dimensions (mm)
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123.80 x 58.60 x 7.66
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Weight (g)
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113.00
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Removable battery
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No
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Colors
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Silver, Gold, Space Grey, Rose Gold
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Display
Screen size (inches)
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4.00
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Touchscreen
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Yes
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Resolution
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640x1136 pixels
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Pixels per inch (PPI)
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326
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Hardware
Processor
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one-core
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Processor make
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A9
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RAM
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2GB
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Internal storage
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16GB
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Expandable storage
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No
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Camera
Rear camera
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12-megapixel
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Rear flash
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Yes
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Front camera
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1.2-megapixel
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Software
Operating system
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iOS 9.3
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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Yes
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GPS
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Yes
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Bluetooth
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Yes, v 4.20
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NFC
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Yes
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Infrared
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No
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USB OTG
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No
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Headphones
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3.5mm
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FM
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No
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Number of SIMs
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1
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Wi-Fi Direct
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No
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Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)
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No
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SIM Type
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Nano-SIM
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GSM/CDMA
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GSM
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3G
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Yes
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4G/ LTE
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Yes
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Supports 4G in India (Band 40)
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Yes
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Sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer
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Yes
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Proximity sensor
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Yes
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Accelerometer
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Yes
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Ambient light sensor
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Yes
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Gyroscope
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Yes
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Barometer
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No
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Temperature sensor
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No
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