Potential 'iPhone SE' Packaging Confirms 16GB Base Storage and NFC for Apple Pay

[MacRumors]

A new photo has surfaced on Chinese microblogging service Weibo that appears to confirm the "iPhone SE" name and that it will feature 16GB base storage. The alleged packaging also indicates the new 4-inch iPhone will have NFC, lending credence to multiple rumors claiming the device will support Apple Pay.

MacRumors rendering of possible iPhone SE design based on rumors​

The packaging, which could feasibly be photoshopped, also lists a Lightning to USB cable and EarPods in the box, meaning that the device will likely retain a 3.5mm headphone jack as expected. The iPhone SE should also unsurprisingly support LTE on both CDMA and GSM networks around the world.

Alleged photo of iPhone SE packaging (Source: Weibo via iPhone-Ticker)​

Multiple sources have claimed the iPhone SE will feature 16GB and 64GB storage options. Our recent Twitter poll (for the iPhone 7) shows that only 2 percent of over 9,000 voters, or roughly 180 people, would prefer a 16GB model, while 45 percent said they would opt for 64GB. 36 percent of voters want at least 128GB storage.

What would be your preferred iPhone 7 storage size? Rumors hint at a new 256GB model -> https://t.co/EgITmY1uC9 - MacRumors.com (@MacRumors) March 16, 2016

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone SE at its "Let Us Loop You In" media event commencing on Monday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. The smartphone's design will likely resemble the iPhone 5s, and other features could include A9 and M9 chips, a 12-megapixel rear camera, a slightly larger battery compared to iPhone 5s, VoLTE calling, Bluetooth 4.2, and Live Photos, but no 3D Touch.

iPhone SE could cost between $400 and $500 U.S. without carrier subsidies or financing.

(Thanks, Burak!)

Article Link: Potential 'iPhone SE' Packaging Confirms 16GB Base Storage and NFC for Apple Pay

 

[Menopause]

16GB in 2016 goodness me this will be a shameful low if it's true Apple!

 

[waterskier2007]

Apple Pay is obviously going to be included. They wouldn't put out a new phone without it.

 

[MH01]

not surprised at all

 

[Mildredop]

16GB is laughable.

 

[navaira]

I'm starting to think they keep the 16 GB for comedy value. Then they have drinks every Friday evening and display funniest Macrumors posts on a big screen.

 

[Blujelly]

I'll never see why the 16Gb sells for what it does, then 2 days later people complain about the storage? :S

 

[SSD-GUY]

My body is ready.

 

[Burger Thing]

Did some honestly expect more than 16 GB base storage in this second tier product introduced mid cycle?

 

[Lemon Mac]

16GB – wow that will never get filled in one lifetime – Thank you Apple!

 

[BeSweeet]

I voted for 16GB, since I've always been perfectly fine with that.

 

[Bubba Satori]

16GB is laughable.

Apple is a poor, struggling company.

 

[vatter69]

I actually like the iPad Pro options, 32, 128 and 128+LTE. Maybe toss in a 256 option but it's fine as it is. Apple certainly needs to clean up their product line up, ipad Mini 2, iPad Mini 4, ipad Air, Ipad Air2, Ipad pro all with and without LTE/3G and various memory sizes. Geez. Looking back at the times where we had only had 1 model.

 

[sputnikv]

apple's cloud services and most carriers are not robust enough for a 16gb phone to persist

 

[thasan]

I am disappointed. I wanted a 2GB base model. In that way, apple could save perhaps 4 dollars and could pass me 0.5 dollar saving.
Sad sad sad!!

 

[Bubba Satori]

I'm starting to think they keep the 16 GB for comedy value. Then they have drinks every Friday evening and display funniest Macrumors posts on a big screen.

Yep.

 

[actripxl]

I can see why the SE has a 16GB model but they better bump up the 7 to at least 32.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

iPhone SE in 16 and 64 GB configurations was a given. What will be unforgivable is a 16 iPhone 7 and 7 plus. Then we can ask for Schiller's blood. I wish Apple were not so mean.

 

[Menopause]

 

[gppittjk]

It was pretty obvious they were going to go with 16 as the base.

What I'm pissed about is someone got a hold of the retail packaging and didn't bother to take a picture of the FRONT so we could confirm what the device will look like.

 

[Andres Cantu]

Did anyone seriously think otherwise?

 

[Max(IT)]

hardly unexpected... Im still hoping things are going to change in iPhone 7

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

I can see why the SE has a 16GB model but they better bump up the 7 to at least 32.

What's funny is the 128 which I have is too much storage for my needs but 32 is too little. So if they do this deliberately-odd-storage-for-upsell nonsense on the 7 that'll be frustrating. They should sell the 7 in 64 GB or 128 GB.

If they choose to sell at 256 GB iPhone they're welcome to.

 

[cdmoore74]

This phone is mid range anyway. Not like I was buying it to replace my 6S.
Now if the iPhone 7 starts with 16GB expect fire and brimstone.

 

[japanime]

Yawn. Was hoping for soooo much more. Looks like I'll be keeping my factory-unlocked 5s for at least another year or two.