14 DAY TRIAL // Apple was originally expected to unveil a new iPhone SE this year, but it looks like the plan has already changed, so the soonest we’re going to get a refresh of this more affordable device is the spring of 2022.
And Ross Young of DisplaySearch says this is indeed likely to happen, though as it turns out, the upcoming iPhone SE model wouldn’t bring any substantial upgrades as compared to the existing version.
So if you were hoping for things like Face ID, a notch, or a fingerprint sensor embedded into the glass, you’d better not hold your breath for such novelties.
Young says on Twitter that there’s a good chance the 2022 iPhone SE retains the LCD screen, so it won’t make the switch to OLED either. It’ll continue to measure 4.7 inches in size, so most likely, it’ll feature a home button with an integrated Touch ID sensor as well.
The iPhone 8 look
In other words, the 2022 iPhone SE will look like the 2020 iPhone SE, which in its turn looks like the iPhone 8. And Apple doesn’t want to give up on the iPhone 8 looks just yet, though it goes without saying the upcoming model would come with upgraded internals.
The good news is that Apple is expected to keep the iPhone SE pretty affordable, as this device will continue to be specifically aimed at existing iPhone users who are yet to upgrade to new-generation hardware.
On the other hand, the mini model in the premium iPhone lineup is becoming a lot more appealing, especially because it comes with a new feature arsenal that includes Face ID and everything else you find on the more expensive iPhones.
It remains to be seen how Apple tries to convince people to buy a 2022 iPhone SE, but anything can change by the time this device enters mass production.
Apple LCD iPhone leak, we now hear the next LCD iPhone SE will remain at 4.7" in 2022. Some rumors that it may have 5G with Sub-6 GHz as well. Also hearing about a 6.1" version in 2023 with punch hole rather than a notch. — Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) April 1, 2021