Following a series of rumors surrounding a low-cost model dubbed the “iPhone SE 2,” a new report states that the iPhone SE’s successor is entering production come February.
According to sources close to the story, Bloomberg has reported that suppliers are slated to begin manufacturing the as-yet-unannounced affordable iPhone variant in February ahead of a public debut in March.
Apple’s last handset aimed at the mass-market was the iPhone SE, which was launched in March 2016. That model borrowed a design from iPhone 5s, which was two years old at the time, and packed it with then-current tech including an A9 processor and a 12-megapixel camera. The model was priced at $399.
Apple is thought to be pursuing a similar strategy with the upcoming handset. Per analyst predictions, the unit will share an external handset, and feature a 4.7-inch screen, as well as a Touch ID home button for biometric authentication and user interface navigation.
The handset is also rumored to boast an A13 Bionic processor and current-generation camera technology.
Hon Hai, Pegatron and Wistron have been tapped to assemble the next-generation affordable iPhone, according to today’s report.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and Bloomberg