A brand new rumor suggests Apple is likely to be creating a bigger “Plus” model of the upcoming iPhone SE 4, however the declare seems extremely doubtful given earlier stories and Apple’s typical technique for its price range iPhone line.
Alleged dummy iPhone SE 4 models by way of Mac Otakara
Japanese weblog Mac Otakara shared photographs of alleged iPhone SE 4 dummy models on Sunday, claiming there might be each 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch fashions in improvement. The weblog cites unverified sources from Alibaba for its data.
Whereas the dummy models align with earlier rumors in regards to the iPhone SE 4’s design – exhibiting a tool matching the iPhone 14’s dimensions with a notched show and single rear digital camera – the declare of a bigger mannequin contradicts all prior reporting on Apple’s plans. No different leakers or provide chain stories have talked about a bigger SE mannequin.
Mac Otakara has supplied correct data prior to now, however has additionally shared some claims that did not pan out. The weblog itself notes that the “ultimate precision design and measurement enlargement haven’t been determined,” suggesting a level of uncertainty even in their very own reporting. Mac Otakara additional underlined its lack of conviction by telling MacRumors: “It’s doable that solely the 6.1-inch mannequin will truly be launched.”
Apple’s plans can all the time change, however the concept of a bigger mannequin appears extremely inconceivable primarily based on present data, particularly contemplating earlier stories of poor gross sales of Plus fashions in its flagship smartphone lineup.
The iPhone SE 4 is anticipated to launch in March 2025, and can seemingly function Face ID as a substitute of Contact ID, an OLED display as a substitute of LCD, an A18 chip, a brand new Apple-designed 5G modem, and a standalone 48MP major digital camera. Extra data on what to anticipate from the following iPhone SE could be present in our rumor roundup.
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