The "mini" was significantly overpriced. For a hundred more, you were able to get a lot more phone. If they had priced it like the SE, it would've sold like crazy.Everyone here is mini mini mini, but the mini didn't sell well.
The "mini" was significantly overpriced. For a hundred more, you were able to get a lot more phone. If they had priced it like the SE, it would've sold like crazy.Everyone here is mini mini mini, but the mini didn't sell well.
Yeah, it was always awkwardly sandwiched between two other notably larger phones. If they used the mini form factor for SE 4, it would be the best selling SE, no doubt.Nope, it didn't sell well compared to their other iPhones. However up for debate is WHY it didn't sell well. Some jump to the conclusion that it is "people just don't want smaller iPhones" when I think it is more of "people didn't want that particular smaller iPhone with those features (not pro, reduced battery life) at that price (only $100 less)". And even that is an over simplification.
There is no A17 only a A17 Pro which is only in the 15 Pro models. Apple won't use a Pro chip in the SE just like they aren't carrying it over to the standard 16 next year. I'm thinking the next SE gets either A16 in 2024 or the A18 in 2025.In the past, all SEs used the A chip used by the latest base iPhone at the time of its release. The SE1 (2016) used the A9 same as the 6s, the SE2 (2020) used the A15 same as the 11, and the SE3 (2022) used the A15 same as the 14. Following this trend, if it was launched in 2025 it would have the A17.
I keep on crying, i love the mini for it's size and the fact that it's a fast phone. There's nothing wrong with that size and it would sell like hot cakes if the next SE would use that chassis or the iphone X size.The mini sold more units than quite a number of Android models. Apple just doesn’t want to bother.
Mostly agree with what you said in your post but i really have no clue why it seems to be only Americans complaining....maybe the foreign market finds the Mini so unpalatable that they don't sell there (it always seems like it's Americans complaining about the missing Mini).
Im not everyone. Was yesterday again in the shop trying a 15. but it’s just to wide to use.Sounds like a great feature mix of what most people want. The 48MP sensor allows for optical 2X. Everyone is comfortable with the 6.1-inch form factor by now.
This should be a good workhorse phone. The only concern would be processor. In the past, SE used A-series based on n-1. Now that regular iPhones use n-1, will the SE4 use n-2? If this launches Spring 2025, it might carry A16.
Im not everyone. Was yesterday again in the shop trying a 15. but it’s just to wide to use.
I also see not the point in another 6.1“. If u want you can buy them in multiple price points. 12, 13, 14, 15, and the pros.
Apple use the mini in a polycarbonate shell with touch id in the power button for $400-500
If they replace Touch ID with Face ID, the price will go up, also, and probably quite a bit.If true, Apple is getting rid of the only two reasons I got my SE—smaller size and Touch ID. I guess I no longer have any reason to not get a flagship iPhone next time. Hmm maybe this was deliberate haha. But then little did Apple know I would have paid flagship price for a smaller Touch ID SE, giving them more profit. 🫤
They’d gave to do the same for the mini.I wondered if maybe it would use the now-abandoned 13 mini chassis, just because it seemed like it would be cheaper than re-engineering the iPhone 14 design to only have a single camera 🤔
Why does apple think everyone wants iPads in their pocket ?
Just because it "doesn't sell well" doesn't mean no one wants it.Everyone here is mini mini mini, but the mini didn't sell well.
Mini lovers would need to assume that "size matters" finally... and jump to a bigger device. It's a pity that they don't use the mini chassis for this, but I totally understand because is too costly for an entry level product (mini screen is still the one with more ppi ever created by Apple) and it's true that the masses prefer big screens.Thats great for many, but what about the MINI fans out there???
Same boat for me. But the panorama on other manufactures is not better regarding small screens, there are not much options there.Id really really hope they have a decent iphone the size of the mini in their lineup in the coming years. I plan to upgrade from my iphone mini around 2025/26 and as it stands.. there is just no iphone that can replace mini.
I have a feeling ill be looking elsewhere. To be honest it might be a good thing… ive been really tempted to try other manufacturers for a while now. Just for a change.
I remember using HP smartphones years and years ago… i was so excited and playing with them. I miss that excitement in my phones now.
The "mini" was significantly overpriced. For a hundred more, you were able to get a lot more phone. If they had priced it like the SE, it would've sold like crazy.
They already have 6-7" phones.About time they give it a modern design and size. Nobody wants to use tiny toy sized phones lol. That’s why Apple ditched the Mini. Nobody wants it except a very vocal minority. People want 6-7” phones.
You should reread my comment. I said the SE always got the chip in the latest base iPhone at time of release, not that the SE would get the Pro A chip. In mid-2025 the iPhone 16 would be the latest base iPhone and it will have the A17 (and the iPhone 16 Pro would have the A18 Pro). So if Apple keeps to the SE release convention so far, if they release it in 2025 it would have the A17 chip, just like the iPhone 16.There is no A17 only a A17 Pro which is only in the 15 Pro models. Apple won't use a Pro chip in the SE just like they aren't carrying it over to the standard 16 next year. I'm thinking the next SE gets either A16 in 2024 or the A18 in 2025.