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2022 iPhone SE Will Have 5G But No Design Changes, Major Update Coming in 2024

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The upcoming 2022 iPhone SE will gain 5G technology and an updated A-series chip, but it will not feature major design changes, leaker Dylandkt said today, echoing many of the previous iPhone SE rumors we've heard.

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Third-generation iPhone SE rumors have been confusing for the last couple of years because some of the information pointed toward a major redesign with an iPhone 11-style look with no Touch ID home button and reduced bezels, but rumors were apparently describing two separate devices.


In addition to the 2022 iPhone SE, which will look like an iPhone 8 just like the 2020 model, Apple is working on a future iPhone SE that will do away with the Home button in favor of an all-display design for Apple's most affordable iPhone option.

According to Dylandkt, Apple is developing an iPhone SE that's "similar to the XR/11" but with a "slightly smaller screen size." This device is expected to be released in 2024.

Display analyst Ross Young has also suggested that Apple is working on a 2024 iPhone SE with a 5.7 to 6.1-inch display and a hole-punch camera, which Apple is expected to adopt for the "Pro" iPhone lineup in 2022.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said back in 2019 that Apple was working on an "iPhone SE Plus" with a full-screen design, no Face ID, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the power button on the side of the device. This iPhone SE never materialized, but it's possible Kuo was talking about the future technology Apple plans to introduce in 2024.

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iObama said:
Only bummer about this is that teeny battery. I'm assuming it will get better, but not by much?
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I don’t know battery size matters as much in every scenario, because the A-series processors are so efficient and matured a lot, and there’s so many ways to mitigate the battery efficiency through iOS settings.
 
A smaller iPhone SE styled like an 11 in 2024 sounds a bit questionable. It would be the first time the SE gets its own chassis. Would make more sense if it's based on one of the smaller models.
 
Scotticus said:
Good lord. The SE2 looked dated when it came out. The fact that the next one will look the same is nuts
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Absolutely, is the iPhone 6 design after all (2014) which was starting to look dated then in 2014, and now by this article Apple expects to be selling this phone well into 2024 for $400 plus tax, which is insane. Besides this phone people will be looking at Xiaomi et al Android's with all-screen designs that look 2022, not 2014.

I get the point here is to have an entry point but current iPhone and that it wasn't gonna sport the 12 mini design, but, despite the up-to-date internals, home button, whatever, the design will be a turn-off for sure and I'd expect Apple to sell less and less of it.
 
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MayaUser said:
better SoC+5G and no design changed??

Prepare for a very poor battery life
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A better SoC might use less power. And people might not be using 5G most of the time. Let's wait for reviews about battery life.

Remember... it'll be a brand new iPhone using a decent modern processor for just $399

It'll still be a hell of a phone.

But if this literal entry-level model doesn't work for you... there are upgraded models available.
 
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They need to reduce the cost down to $50-$100. But I'm guessing that's only going to happen when Apple integrates their own modems into the SoC instead of paying $100 for a Qualcomm modem in every iPhone.
 
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Paddle1 said:
A smaller iPhone SE styled like an 11 in 2024 sounds a bit questionable. It would be the first time the SE gets its own chassis. Would make more sense if it's based on one of the smaller models.
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Why would the 2024 SE be based on a smaller model like mini?

The SE has always been based on a high volume design to minimize costs. The XR/11 far exceeds the volume of most other models.
 
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MayaUser said:
better SoC+5G and no design changed??
Prepare for a very poor battery life
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You would think so, which makes me wonder if it's just possible that this might be the first iPhone to use Apple's own cellular modems. I always thought it would be a brave move to roll out their very first production modem in a new-release flagship model - if it goes wrong in any way the impact on the business could be extreme. It would be safer to quietly use it in a revised SE, without fanfare, where any unforeseen issues can be handled with much less overall impact while gathering real-world data for the modem team. Given the limited battery size in the SE chassis and the power hungry third party 5G modems currently available... Not saying this is what will happen, but it's got to be a reasonable chance.

apparatchik said:
Absolutely, is the iPhone 6 design after all (2014) which was starting to look dated then in 2014, and now by this article Apple expects to be selling this phone well into 2024 for $400 plus tax, which is insane. Besides this phone people will be looking at Xiaomi et al Android's with all-screen designs that look 2022, not 2014.

I get the point here is to have an entry point but current iPhone and that it wasn't gonna sport the 12 mini design, but, despite the up-to-date internals, home button, whatever, the design will be a turn-off for sure and I'd expect Apple to sell less and less of it.
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Some of us like the old design for practical reasons, not least being it's not very desirable to thieves, which matters when you leave your phone with your towel while swimming, etc.
 
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JPack said:
Why would the 2024 SE be based on a smaller model like mini?

The SE has always been based on a high volume design to minimize costs. The XR/11 far exceeds the volume of most other models.
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The article mentions a smaller than 11 display in an 11 style design. I'm saying it would be the first time they create an original chassis for the SE so it sounds unlikely to me.
 
Will it start at 128GB? I don’t think so but wouldn’t be surprised either way.
 
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