Kuo: iPhone SE 2 will start at $399

14 October 2019
The upcoming affordable iPhone is expected to be a key growth driver for Apple in 2020.

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PartTimePhoner, 15 Oct 2019It was an answer for a guy that said it would be a great ga... moreLOL. First of all, I don't believe in "gaming smartphones." Second of all, most mobile games aren't even optimized for those high refresh rate screens. And lastly, this tiny little iPhone SE 2 can play anything that the best Android flagships can, if not better! So what's the point of getting a "gaming smartphone" when any SD855/SD855+ smartphone will do just fine? And don't say mobile gaming accessories because there are plenty of third-party ones out there for all kinds of Android smartphones.

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    • 15 Oct 2019

    I think most of the people who are complaining here fall into two categories. The first one are the ones who want a 4 inch iPhone with the latest internals while the second one are the ones who want a 4 inch iPhone with the X design. Well...wait for another 4 years & you will probably get it with the SE 3 😃 I think Apple’s plan here is to slowly get people used to a bigger screen ....4inch first , than 4.7inch and probably next will be 5.4inch X design .

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      jozF, 15 Oct 2019Techie doesn't mean a person who byhearts specs rather guys... moreWhy are you so obsessed with design? My OnePlus 6T has a waterdrop notch and I think it looks great. I also think that the iPhone 8's design is equally great too. Specs isn't everything and Apple proved that countless times already. Apple fans can be techies to, who are you to dictate that? They can fully utilize and take advantage of their iPhones and other devices just as well as non-Apple users. And if you want to flex or use the latest and greatest from Apple then by all means get an iPhone 11/Pro/Pro Max, they're not only the fastest smartphones out there but they're very stylish too!

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        • 15 Oct 2019

        I want an iPhone SE X, not iPhone SE 2 with the iPhone 8 body. I just want a $450 iPhone X with updated specs but I think the SE series is a perennial series where it'll get a sequel for every four years.

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          • 15 Oct 2019

          Anonymous, 15 Oct 2019Only a fool with money buys phone like this and then compla... moreTrust me, the rich aren't buying Android smartphones lol. I live in NYC and I see people using iPhones everywhere I go, especially in the city; even poor people can afford an iPhone here.

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            • 15 Oct 2019

            jozF, 15 Oct 2019Apple has a misconception that with it's logo they could se... moreWhat's so rubbish about a compact smartphone that can run every single app you throw at it without any hiccups and can capture consistently good photos and videos? What else do you need? Do you need it to cook dinner for you? I follow tech religiously and I love everything about this device.

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              Anonymous, 15 Oct 201945% direct costs is too much. In any business, any competit... moremy friend in any othe rcase you are right but to be honest the only thing on apple device which trully belongs to apple is their logo mark and IOS.
              The whole phone is literrary bought from chinese Foxconn and apple Research and Developement costs are past few years zero.
              Only a Genius would call copy paste a research and developement and thats what apple does past few years.
              There is no invention.
              Tripple camera is since P30 pro from 2018.
              Design is copied from mate 20 pro.
              CPU and GPU is made by TSMC there is not much money spent.
              From what i posted before camera and screen was the most pricey things.

                [deleted post]Gr8 b8 m8

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                  • 15 Oct 2019

                  Anonymous, 15 Oct 2019Dont care about specs, camera, screen etc. I only care abou... moreWere you expecting a mini iPhone 11?! Do you have any idea how much that would jack up the prices of the two storage models?!

                    [deleted post]Believe me kid, apple users triggerance is on a whole new level that no one can even reach. Im just pointing things out

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                      • 15 Oct 2019

                      AnonD-731363, 15 Oct 2019Man i can guarantee you that Iphone 11 pro max dont cost mo... more45% direct costs is too much. In any business, any competitively priced product, direct costs are 33%, indirect costs should be no more than 33%, and profit should be the rest of 33-34%.

                      So if that phone’s components cost $450, then an absolutely fair price for it would be $1,350

                      This is how the majority of prices in this world are calculated in order to generate a sustainable income and be profitable + invest in R&D and acquisitions of smaller, emerging technology companies.

                      So yeah, the components in your super duper TV cost around 1/3 or less of what you paid for it, if you buy them straight from the manufacturer. The components are less than 33% of the price when you involve an intermediary, such as retail stores. They add more to the price.

                      Same with your toaster, your coffee machine, washing machine, your car, clothes, sunglasses, food, toys, etc. basically most things around you are priced following the same rule. Because that’s sustainable for companies, while other pricing schemes are most likely not.

                        PartTimePhoner, 15 Oct 2019So basically on ever single regular non-plus iphone till ip... moreYes, reading stuff that doesn't scale (pdfs, non-responsive websites, comics, etc) was very inconvenient on older phones with smaller screens.

                          Anonymous, 15 Oct 2019What's wrong with you people? Not everyone wants a humongou... moreWith bezels that big even 5" wont have it compact

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                            MasEnha, 14 Oct 2019Apple, please dont forget that your 1st SE was way too smal... moreWhat's wrong with you people? Not everyone wants a humongous smartphone! If you want one then there are plenty of options available to you right now! Get the iPhone 11 or 11 Pro Max if you want something 6-inches or bigger. The next iPhone SE won't be that small anyway, it'll probably be just under 5-inches or something; at least that's what I'm hoping for.

                              Anonymous, 15 Oct 2019Kay, thanks. Enjoy your cheap, buggy, malwarey, fragmented,... moreCheap: gr8 b8 m8 gotta call anyone that owns android this even though the max you can afford is a $400 iphone.

                              Buggy: yeah you still in 2013 or something? Because a god-damn midranger is powerful enough to play every single game smoothly. Maybe not 60fps but 45fps. Still not getting to your point.

                              Malwarey: weakest part of the chain is user. If you know how to use a phone, ypu wont have any problems.

                              Fragmented: this, my friend, proves that you are indeed livin in 2013 because even 2017 androids didnt have replacable battery

                              Salty haters: and this is you, crying while screaming at android users after buying a mediocre phone for premium device price.

                                Anonymous, 15 Oct 2019Those specs are totally fine for an iPhone, especially an e... moreUh, I think you misunderstood something or ypu are just tryna justify iphone screens but here is the thing: you can put a smartphone in your pocket and basically bring it everywhere. Try doing that with a laptop. Also try reading something on your 4.7" iphone. Why would being able to see more be a bad thing? Oh right, it wouldnt. Its just you trying to justify apple displays

                                  Tonberry, 15 Oct 2019That would be a nice phone, but if it's based on the iPhone... moreSo basically on ever single regular non-plus iphone till iphone X?

                                    Anonymous, 15 Oct 2019They do, it's called the iPhone 11 series. This is the iPho... moreIt was an answer for a guy that said it would be a great gaming phone (even though by far gaming phones have rather gaming centered features like air triggers, 90Hz or 120Hz AMOLED displays, accessories for gaming AND a headphone jack)

                                      That would be a nice phone, but if it's based on the iPhone 8, then the screen would be much too tiny. Having to zoom in to read smaller text just isn't very convenient.

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                                        PartTimePhoner, 14 Oct 2019If only had bigger screenThey do, it's called the iPhone 11 series. This is the iPhone SE series, it's meant for compact smartphone enthusiasts, like myself.