I think $199 is a little low for any "new" iPhone. The lowest I think they would go would be $299 or maybe $249 to replace the iPod touch. Apple has said they don't really sell "low cost" devices.
Good point! I mean look at how much Apple polishing costs us. Low-cost devices? Not a chanceI think $199 is a little low for any "new" iPhone. The lowest I think they would go would be $299 or maybe $249 to replace the iPod touch. Apple has said they don't really sell "low cost" devices.
i’m not sure how many years need to go by, how many website refreshes need to be made to make it any more abundantly clear that the iPod touch is on its deathbed.Why sell a $199 iPhone unless the iPod Touch is history?
Thanks for the link, I couldn't remember exactly where I read that.Good point! I mean look at how much Apple polishing costs us. Low-cost devices? Not a chance
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The kind of specs you can get for that price on android in developing countries makes the iPhone a non starter. Many of those models don’t make it to the US.Because they will have strong competition for their bread and butter market in developing countries. I'm nit taking about high end android phones. People buy those because they like them. However the budget android phones are bought for their price alone.
I would also say that if Apple are indeed looking to replace the SE 2020 with an SE 2022 with 5G the more logical thing to do for me would be to re-use the old 8 Plus form factor to enable a bigger battery.The "services" category is where Apple is showing highest percentage gain year-over-year. Having a very low cost option in the lineup would allow further growth of that category, as well as introducing a new segment of users to iOS, who may decide to upgrade to a pricier device in the future. Win-win for Apple IMO.
$299 is somewhat more credible than $199. Still doubt it, but it's possible.I have…extensive thoughts. Long story short, I believe they’ll keep the 4G SE at $299 (not $199 like Gurman hopes) with the new 5G SE at $399. Then, if the SE Plus ever drops in 2023/2024 it will come in at $399 while the old 5G and 4G SE will lower another $100. View attachment 1966309
Yes, I agree, although 4G will still be around for long time to come. But I agree that more and more countries are switching off 3G, and 5G deployment is inevitable.Isn’t the point of adding 5G to the SE because 3G is being shut down and replaced with 5G and this would give the SE a new leg to stand on moving forward.
Apple doesn’t need a $199 iPhone that only supports 4G (and the outgoing 3G) in the market. It also wouldn’t be wise for people to buy a phone without 5G support at this point.
For Apple "swallowing" the SE pill was already enough, considering they positioned themselves as a high-end brand since the mid 2000s.It would be really cool.
A $199 iPhone would be truly a fantastic product.
Even a $299 iPhone SE would be absolutely fantastic, and could still easily replace the old aging iPod touch.
But this is Apple.
What’s more likely is that they completely discontinue the 2020 SE, and the new one just replaces it.
Another very likely possibility is that they keep around the current SE at $399, and just price the 5G model at $499. I think that’s also very likely, and it would just replace the 11.
It's all rumors after all.Considering how hard it’s been to buy an iPhone SE these last few months, I’m pretty sure they won’t keep it around.
Yup. $200 would be fantastic for consumers, but not for Apple, especially the brand. I doubt Apple would want to be seen as a cheap $200 phone maker.It would be really cool.
A $199 iPhone would be truly a fantastic product.
Even a $299 iPhone SE would be absolutely fantastic, and could still easily replace the old aging iPod touch.
But this is Apple.
What’s more likely is that they completely discontinue the 2020 SE, and the new one just replaces it.
Another very likely possibility is that they keep around the current SE at $399, and just price the 5G model at $499. I think that’s also very likely, and it would just replace the 11.
I don't think it is sufficient for us to be talking about price points without providing the context for those prices.The $199 android phones don't have call screener on there. Isn't that a pixel exclusive feature? Yes at the high end those that chose an android phone prefer it over iOS. However at the budget end they pick whatever they can afford. The price is the determining factor.