Did anyone expect anything else? I would be shocked if this wasn't the case come Tuesday. But this isn't a leak when I could have told you the same thing 6 months ago
Knowing Apple, they probably think it will stunt sales of the 2022. That and they are so similar, (like the Series 4 and 5 Watch) so my guess is the 2020 SE gets the boot.So it's basically the current SE, but with the A15 vs. A13 in current SE with 5G vs. 4G in the current SE? I'm sure it will sell well, just makes you wonder if they'll keep the 4G SE around at an even lower price point.
I expect the battery life to be slightly better, based on the newer chip that iOS 15 uses more efficiently. But only slightly.hoping the battery life is improved somehow. my middle-schooler has this phone and keeps it on during the school days (but on silent) and only takes it out at lunch...and by the end of the school day the battery is almost dead.
On my 13 mini I can see three settings for 5G support: have it on all the time regardless of battery, have it use 5G only in circumstances that won't negatively affect battery life (I don't know how much this hamstrings 5G), or turn it off. I'm guessing most people will use that middle option (I think it's the default).I just don’t understand how they think battery life will work with 5G on this…..
It is a shame for those that, for whatever reason with their usage circumstances or biological circumstances, Touch ID doesn't work. I find the user experience of Touch ID significantly superior to Face ID. But Face ID generally does work when my face is wet, lol. And with the upcoming iOS 15.4, I expect that mask-wearing will be removed as an impediment.I'm looking to buy this for my parents. their fingerprints don't even work on Touch ID. I guess as ya get old you're fingers wear down or something.
I do expect $399, that seems to be their position for the SE model. I just don't think that the market that the SE is meant for would make that trade: [whatever causes the price hike] for an extra $100.I'll be genuinely surprised if the base 2022 SE MSRP's at $399.... $449 or $499 is what I suspect.
Where did you buy it for $199?Yes. I have used my wife's SE. The battery life was good... so good that (as I previously mentioned) I ordered one for myself. I'll definitely keep an eye on battery life and try to quantify my usage to help people have a perspective on what to expect given a particular use.
Maybe, but I was thinking about the design from 6 Plus to 8 Plus.You're describing the iPhone 13 mini.
True, I was just thinking the price could be low compared to these bigger offerings. But maybe you're right in that one can just as well go for another model instead.No. There's plenty of other options for a bigger phone.
You're looking for exciting (and expensive) innovation in their low-priced offering? That's not how this works. Some people just want a phone, and will be happy that the "just a phone" offering has a few new features.Does anyone really care about it tho it’s the same se again it’s just the same old boring phone with 5g
I've used the SE 2020 for about three months but had to sell it:This 2022 SE is supposed to have:
I am really disappointed with this phone. The 11 at $499 is worth for the battery life alone. Apple could have just updated the 11 or the XR with 5G and A15 and could have sold it for $499.
- The same design as the 2017 iPhone 8(5 years old)
- The same bezel design as the 2014 iPhone 6(8 years old)
- The same camera sensor, speakers, screen as the 2017 iPhone 8(5 years old)
- The same color scheme as the 2020 SE. (They could have give us a new color maybe blue?)
- Almost the same battery capacity as the iPhone 6(8 year old) 1810mAh vs 1824mAh
It is very silly seen from the consumer's perspective.I know I'm in the minority here, but I think it's silly that Apple isn't updating the design of the SE. The form factor is already so dated and it doesn't really fit in Apple's phone lineup anymore...
I'm sure the newer processor will help mitigate the 5G modem, so the battery numbers will be exactly the same as the SE 2020 (which is not great).I keep hearing how the SE2 battery life isn't great..
...so why are we excited about them adding 5G (known battery hog)?
BoostMobile. Final price, no contract. It doesn't even need to be activated with them (but it is locked)... it's great for those who want to use an iPhone as an iPod Touch.Through a carrier? Where can you get it for $199? Thanks
I'm sure the newer processor will help mitigate the 5G modem, so the battery numbers will be exactly the same as the SE 2020 (which is not great).