[News] Apple May Drop iPhone SE Series for New iPhone 16e

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According to a report from India Today, a post by “Fixed Focus Digital” on the Chinese platform Weibo reveals that Apple might abandon its iPhone SE branding and rebrand it as “iPhone 16e.” Rumor has it that the smart phone is likely to be more aligned with the iPhone 16, such as in its camera and display specifications, representing a significant upgrade from its predecessors, as noted in the report

The rumored A18 chipset is expected to give the iPhone 16e a significant performance boost, bringing it closer to the iPhone 16 series in processing capabilities, as noted by the report. Notably, the increase to 8GB of RAM (up from 4GB) is particularly significant, enhancing multitasking capabilities and supporting Apple Intelligence, according to the report.

Additionally, the Weibo tipster reveals that the iPhone 16e will share the same screen size as the standard iPhone 16 and feature a full-screen design. The report mentions that the upcoming iPhone 16e is expected to feature a 6.06-inch OLED display, a notable upgrade from the 4.7-inch LCD screen of its predecessor.

The report also notes that replacing the Touch ID home button with Face ID is another significant change, aligning the phone’s design more closely with Apple’s latest models.

Regarding pricing, the report suggests it could range from USD 499 to USD 549, marking an increase from the iPhone SE 3’s starting price of USD 429.

Meanwhile, rumors about Apple discontinuing the SE series align with reports that the company plans to stop selling the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe by the end of the year. According to a report from 9to5Mac, these models feature a Lightning port, which do not comply with the European Union’s policy taking effect in January 2025.

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