Apple iPhone SE 3 will get 5G connectivity, but use same design as SE (2020)

08 October 2021
It's expected to bring Apple's A15 Bionic chipset found in the iPhone 13 series.

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Anonymous, 09 Oct 2021why crapple? I have been enjoying my iPhone SE 2 way better... moreExactly except battery ..

    Hmmm. Mixed feelings about this one. This design should be retired by now, but I understand that using the notched-iPhone X design would cannibalize iPhone 13 sales. If they improve battery capacity/life, add 5G and keep the price at 399$, it's still a compelling offering, but a little disappointing nonetheless.

      Even if the design still remains the same (has the same design as iPhone 6 from 7 years ago), they just have to add a bigger battery and it would be fine. If they can add a 5G chip in there, why can't they add a bigger battery?

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        • 09 Oct 2021

        Vicky, 09 Oct 2021Why not launch SE 3 with XR (or 11) body having face ID and... moreIt's quite possible Apple knows they need a fingerprint scanning capable device on the markets at all times, since many people don't have an alternate option for the particular apps they need to use. Am familiar with several people who need such tools for work related reasons.

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          • 09 Oct 2021

          So Apple being Apple and cheaping out knowing people will buy their products solely for social status?

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            • 09 Oct 2021

            Anonymous, 09 Oct 2021I really wish to see this rumour come true and see people u... morewhy crapple? I have been enjoying my iPhone SE 2 way better than any Android I had owned.

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              • 09 Oct 2021

              Anonymous, 09 Oct 2021should've made it look like the xrThis would certainly take sales away from the iPhone 13.

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                • 09 Oct 2021

                Why not launch SE 3 with XR (or 11) body having face ID and modern looks? Whoever is taking decisions regarding SE 3 design is a complete idiot.

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                  • 09 Oct 2021

                  should've made it look like the xr

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                    • 09 Oct 2021

                    Anonymous, 09 Oct 2021Everyone: We want bigger battery, 2020SE was not good enoug... moreIt's a good idea to keep this design. The mistake is not making the plus version as well.

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                      • 09 Oct 2021

                      read few comments and realized that some guys need 13 pro max like specs for £$399

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                        • 09 Oct 2021

                        Anonymous, 09 Oct 2021"But that'd require re-tooling, change in process... moreChances are that the 64GB NMVe will no longer be produced given its absence from the rest of the range. So the lower end of the range will start at 128GB. The A15 chip will consume less than the previous A14, but of course there will still be 5G to deal with. So we'll have to wait for the tests.

                          Razr 5G Fan, 08 Oct 2021SE 3 will have the SoC and main cameras of the iPhone 13s. ... moreBruh. Where did you get that source that it will eb same as iphone 13? If thta would be case then it would get quite famous.

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                            • 09 Oct 2021

                            Everyone: We want bigger battery, 2020SE was not good enough!
                            Apple: We present you this unique chance to become a user of our ecosystem at just 399!

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                              • 09 Oct 2021

                              Same design but non interchangeable parts due to hardware drm.

                                Anonymous, 08 Oct 2021The irony is that the 13 Mini is now smaller and has a bett... moreOk I agree but does it give more battery power compared to pro max and durability as the pro max version .DEFINITELY NOT

                                  Anonymous, 09 Oct 2021Thats probably the idea from Apple. So people know it has b... moreThe truth in that statement depends where in the world you are and who the carrier is.
                                  In the UK on Sky Mobile, SE2 is ~£18/month and the 12 Mini is ~£20

                                  I realise 2x price was an exaggeration but personally, I struggle to see where the SE2 has a place in the market when you can get Almost everything (by that i mean physical FP Sensor) and more from the 12 Mini / 13 Mini for a marginal increase.

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                                    • 09 Oct 2021

                                    RandyRiffin, 09 Oct 2021That's not the reason why Apple included a small as ba... moreThe mi 11 lite is a much taller and wider phone though 🙃

                                      Rip to all the rumours saying SE 3 was gonna have a hole punch OLED/90Hz display with bigger battery, touch id embedded into the side like the iPad Air 4 and an upgraded dual camera system with night mode to rival Pixel 5a.

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                                        Excalibur, 09 Oct 2021Remove the physical home button, lessen the bezel a bit, an... moreExactly. Sony already does that. Their phones have a full screen and some bezels all over but the display remains untouched by holes. iPhone SE can do the same, and because it isn't meant to have face id anyways, that won't be a problem. The only thing is that fingerprint will be gone but that is something I can live with. The phone can be made slightly thicker to house bigger battery and there it would solve the battery problem as well