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Is the Touch ID on the SE the same as the one on the 6?

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The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus both have the second-generation Touch ID, which is a lot faster (hate it or love it) than the one in the previous phones. It looks like the new iPhone SE will have the A9/M9 chip from the 6s, but I haven't seen anything about the Touch ID.

Is there some technical or other limitation that would prevent Apple from using it?

If so, what? If not, I think it's safe to assume that along with all the other internals, Touch ID will also be updated, and they'll use the latest and fastest version in this new 4 inch phone as well.
 
Count me in on someone who doesn't believe it will be there, strictly from the perspective that they want to differentiate this model against the flagship 6s
 
I would suspect the SE would use the latest TouchID hardware. My unfounded suspicion is that the 2nd gen TouchID has better security features than the 1st gen. And Apple won't skrimp on security on their newest phone, regardless of whether it's a flagship or not.
 
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Sirious said:
It won't be in there. There has to be a difference between it and the high end iPhones.
Also, Apple likes holding back features.
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I dont believe this phone is suppose to be a budget phone or it wouldn't be rumored to have the a9/m9 chips.

The difference between the phones are the screen sizes. I see a 100 dollar difference between this and the 6s just like the 6s and the 6s plus.
 
Sirious said:
It won't be in there. There has to be a difference between it and the high end iPhones.
Also, Apple likes holding back features.
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But do you really think that touchID 2nd gen is the kind of feature that Apple would prominently distinguish? I'm thinking no, but that's just my guess.

When Apple holds back, they do it with tangible features/specs. I don't think TouchID is something they promote that way.
 
I'm 95% sure it'll have the second gen Touch ID. That just wouldn't make sense. They could skimp out on the camera, but I think 3D Touch is a big enough distinguishing factor between the two already.
 
The iPhone SE might not have 2nd gen Touch ID. I'd say a 50/50 chance.

The iPad Pro didn't get it and that was released after iPhone 6s/6s+ and it is the most expensive iOS device they offer.
 
I am going with the 2nd generation touchID. I don't really think that is a flagship feature. It is just something that will always improve within time.
 
mattopotamus said:
I am going with the 2nd generation touchID. I don't really think that is a flagship feature. It is just something that will always improve within time.
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I agree. It is very convenient when it is faster and more reliable, but I don't think it would count much for most people if they had to upgrade to a revision B.
 
T'hain Esh Kelch said:
I agree. It is very convenient when it is faster and more reliable, but I don't think it would count much for most people if they had to upgrade to a revision B.
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I even think a new "5c" would have the latest touchID.

I'm pretty sure we are getting: A9/m9, 2nd gen touchID, live photos, 12mp camera, NFC/apple pay.

The only real thing up in the air is the 2gb of ram, which my gut tells me it will only be 1.
 
Makes sense to have 2nd gen at least - it would be odd to introduce backward user experience?
 
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