Many were waiting for the announcement of two “popular” smartphones at once: not only the compact iPhone SE, but also its Plus version. Moreover, the announcement of this smartphone does not seem so logical: there is an iPhone XR for $ 599 – why an iPhone SE Plus for $ 499? Ilya told why Apple did not release the Plus version, read:
Where is the iPhone SE Plus? And what about the Russian price? We answer the main questions
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What generally indicated that the company plans to release iPhone SE Plus? The leaked iOS 14 code, where such a smartphone was listed. According to new information from the well-known analyst Min-Chi Kuo, Apple still plans to release this device, but later – in the second half of 2021.
Will it be an iPhone 8 Plus with new features?
Looks like no. The second-generation iPhone SE will be the last device with a button under the screen, and the iPhone SE Plus will be a replacement for the iPhone XR. Yes, the smartphone will get a “frameless” design, but you can not count on Face ID – it’s expensive. The fingerprint scanner will be integrated into the power button. Also, it cannot be ruled out that the scanner will be sub-screen, as it is planned to implement in the new iPad Air:
Apple will update iPad Air: new design and fingerprint scanner in display
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The option with a sub-screen scanner is much more interesting, but it also increases the cost of the device, and this is not in the spirit of the SE line – you need to save a lot.
What will happen to the line of devices this year?
It is expected that in the autumn four iPhone 12s will be presented at once: iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Information about the start of sales is constantly changing as the pandemic makes adjustments to testing, delivery and other procedures. Let’s just say – these iPhones will be released in the fall, but not the fact that in September.
How much will new items cost?
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are still the same 999 dollars and 1099 dollars in the United States before taxes. A regular iPhone 12 may rise in price a bit: this is a continuation of the iPhone XR / 11, but with a 5G and OLED display, which means it’s more expensive to manufacture, so the device will cost $ 749–799. Yes, $ 50-100 more expensive, but there will be alternatives!
Need an up-to-date iPhone with all the chips? Take iPhone 12 mini for 649-699 dollars. Need something more budget friendly? There is an iPhone SE for 399 dollars. Moreover, the price may also drop on the iPhone XR: the iPhone 11 will be removed from sale, and the price tag on the XR will be lowered to 499-549 dollars. Top offer!
However, prices can be completely different – this is only our assumption.
iPhone XR and iPhone SE (2nd Gen). Source: Apple
And next fall (or maybe spring) Apple will introduce the iPhone SE Plus in the new-old design of the iPhone XR, but with a new processor, camera and some other chips that are available only in the flagship line. It sounds very logical!
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