{"id":25341,"date":"2021-07-21T04:46:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T04:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rbsitsoftwaresolution.com\/blog\/iphone-se-3-rumors-apples-budget-5g-iphone-could-be-coming-early-next-year.html"},"modified":"2021-07-21T04:46:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T04:46:57","slug":"iphone-se-3-rumors-apples-budget-5g-iphone-could-be-coming-early-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/iphone-se-3-rumors-apples-budget-5g-iphone-could-be-coming-early-next-year.html","title":{"rendered":"iPhone SE 3 rumors: Apple’s budget 5G iPhone could be coming early next year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The iPhone SE 2020 looks striking in red. At $399 it’s the most affordable iPhone you can buy.<\/p>\n

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The latest buzz about Apple’s rumored new iPhone SE 3 addresses the next budget-friendly iPhone’s possible release date. According to a report from DigiTimes<\/a>\u00a0on Monday, an iPhone SE<\/span>\u00a0with 5G and an updated A14 Bionic chip<\/span> from the iPhone 12 lineup<\/span> could be on its way in the first half of 2022. The anticipated timeline for Apple’s iPhone SE 3 is in line with speculation from analyst Ming Chi Kuo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Apple showed off its revamped iPhone SE in the spring of 2020, but this year the petite iPhone was a no-show at the company’s Spring Loaded<\/span> event. Instead, a fresh new purple iPhone 12<\/span>\u00a0sent the internet into a mild frenzy when it was unveiled in April.<\/p>\n

But lucky for you, especially if you’ve been holding out for Apple’s budget bestseller. The rumor mill is a persistent force, and it’s been dishing out details on what the third-gen iPhone SE might look like. Still, there’s at least a few more months of speculation before Apple’s fall event, where the iPhone SE 2021 could be unveiled (although rumors say it might not be until 2022). So buckle up, read on, and keep checking back here for the latest iPhone SE 3 buzz.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/strong> Is the iPhone SE still worth buying?<\/span><\/p>\n

The iPhone SE 3 probably won’t launch until next year<\/h2>\n

You’re going to have to be patient if you’re dead set on buying an iPhone SE 3. The third-gen version of the\u00a0iPhone SE\u00a0likely won’t appear this year at Apple’s event in the fall, but instead the first half of 2022, according to a recent research note from Kuo. His rumored timeline was later echoed by a\u00a0report from DigiTimes<\/a>\u00a0that speculates the new 5G iPhone SE could be on its way in the first half of 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The iPhone SE 3 won’t get smaller or bigger<\/h2>\n

In a world of increasingly supersized smartphones, the iPhone SE has claimed bestseller status thanks in part to its diminutive size as well as its powerful combination of prices and features. The first-gen iPhone SE came in a petite 4-inch frame and was lauded by CNET’s Scott Stein for being “amazingly pocket-friendly” among other things. Apple’s second-gen iPhone SE, launched last year, wasn’t quite as small, but made up for it in might. (Apple equipped it with the flagship-level A13 bionic chip<\/span>, the same chip that powers each of the four iPhone 12 family members.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

With the upcoming iPhone SE 3, however, it looks like Apple won’t change the size, according to Kuo<\/a>. Like the 2020 iPhone SE, the next-gen version will have a 4.7-inch screen. Apple may launch a plus-sized iPhone SE along with it, however, for those who want a bigger budget iPhone. More on that later. Remember, the iPhone SE has two main audiences: budget-conscious buyers who aren’t interested in paying $799 for an iPhone 12 (much less $999 for a Pro or $1,099 for a Pro Max) and those who prefer compact phones<\/span>.<\/p>\n

A retro design for the iPhone SE 3<\/h2>\n

Although there have been persistent rumors of Apple giving the iPhone SE 3 a major makeover, a recent report by Kuo has seemingly thrown cold water on them. In the report, seen by MacRumors<\/a>, Kuo says the third-gen iPhone SE will be similar to existing SE models, which could indicate the retro design is here to stay, if the report is to be believed. (I won’t go as far as calling the retro look\u00a0cheugy<\/span> just yet.) That means we’ll get the iPhone SE’s signature chunky bezels at the top and bottom, as well as a physical home button, possibly with Touch ID, for a more tactile user experience. Like the 2016 version, the upcoming iPhone SE is said to feature a single camera on the phone’s rear.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The iPhone SE is small enough for a child or a woman’s front pants pockets.<\/p>\n

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The iPhone SE 3 tipped to get LCD display, 5G<\/h2>\n

Rumors point to Apple sticking with an LCD display for the third-gen SE, instead of upgrading to an OLED screen. OLEDs are typically more vibrant than their LCD counterparts, with richer contrast and inkier blacks. I’d love to see Apple go with an OLED for the SE 3 considering similarly priced phones like the OnePlus Nord<\/span> and Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 Pro<\/span>\u00a0rock crisp OLED panels. But a recent report by Kuo said the iPhone SE 3 won’t bring many major changes, but instead incremental upgrades to things like 5G support and processor.<\/p>\n

Will there be an iPhone SE Plus?<\/h2>\n

Short answer: yes, there should be. Kuo has been talking about a larger iPhone SE for some time now, first predicting a late 2021 release before pegging the launch for the first half of 2022, which would potentially align with Apple’s usual spring launch of the iPhone SE. Tech YouTuber Jon Prosser posted on Twitter about the existence of a plus-sized iPhone SE back in April 2020.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, reviews and advice on iPhones, iPads, Macs, services and software.<\/p>\n

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