Do not maintain your breath for the iPhone SE 4’s launch in two years — it might be on the chopping block. In accordance with revered Apple analyst and leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino-based tech big is reassessing the destiny of the next-gen iPhone SE.
The iPhone SE 4 is reportedly poised to make its large debut in 2024, however as a result of lower-than-expected gross sales figures of Apple’s extra reasonably priced cellphone variants, the iPhone maker could also be questioning whether or not the iPhone SE 4 is well worth the hassle (h/t AppleInsider).
The iPhone SE 4 could also be toast
Kuo took to Twitter to spill the beans a few rumor that can dishearten iPhone SE followers: the next-gen gadget could also be delayed, or worse, cancelled altogether.
“… Apple will probably cancel or postpone the mass manufacturing plan for the 2024 iPhone SE 4. I believe that is as a result of constantly lower-than-expected shipments of mid-to-low finish iPhones (e.g., SE 3, 13 mini, and 14 Plus),” Kuo mentioned.
(1/5)My newest survey signifies that Apple will probably cancel or postpone the mass manufacturing plan for the 2024 iPhone SE 4. I believe that is as a result of constantly lower-than-expected shipments of mid-to-low-end iPhones (e.g., SE 3, 13 mini, and 14 Plus),December 21, 2022
Analysis agency Wave7 carried out a survey amongst US wi-fi provider shops, and based on its investigation, 56% of contributors reported that the demand for the iPhone SE (2022) dropped considerably in comparison with the earlier technology. Solely 8% mentioned the demand was stronger.
Wave7 mentioned that one cause behind the iPhone SE 3’s sluggish gross sales is Apple’s poor promoting for the gadget. One Verizon rep advised Wave7 that many individuals did not even know the iPhone SE 3 got here out. Different contributors claimed that the iPhone SE 3’s small kind issue turned prospects off. I am not satisfied concerning the latter conjecture, although. The iPhone 14 Plus has a big show measurement of 6.7 inches, however nonetheless, gross sales are lagging.
Rumor has it that the iPhone SE 4 is ditching the iPhone 8 chassis in favor of an iPhone XR-esque design, full with a 6.1-inch show and the controversial notch. Nonetheless, based on Kuo, the iPhone SE 4’s new design is a part of why Apple is reconsidering the cellphone’s launch.
“[There are] issues that the full-screen design of the SE 4 will result in a rise in excessive prices/promoting costs. Consequently, Apple could must rethink the product positioning and return on funding for the SE 4,” Kuo concluded.
As standard, take this rumor with a grain of salt. In accordance with Apple Monitor, Kuo has an accuracy monitor document of 72.5%.
