iPhone 9 (also known as iPhone SE 2): Apple's cheap iPhone has to be small and affordable

février 16, 2020

iPhone 9 (also known as iPhone SE 2): Apple's cheap iPhone has to be small and affordable - CNET

The iPhone OS 2016 is the first business phone from Apple - and a new version called the iPhone 9 or iPhone 2 could come this spring. The moment couldn't have come earlier, as rumors of an iPhone SE 2 have been spreading for several years. This is because there is a big surprise was when announced the original iPhone SE was. It came out six months after the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus launched with similar specs, but it looked like a memory of the beautifully blocked iPhone 5S . When the iPhone SE hit the market, Apple struggled to keep up with demand .

Last year people expected a similar device and rumors are everywhere. One says the phone has facial recognition and another says no . There is a rumor that it will have a 4.7-inch screen , while another says it will have a 5.4-inch screen . Some rumors call it iPhone SE 2, others suggest that it is iPhone 9 , which completes the number Apple missed when switching from iPhone 8 to iPhone X.

The biggest rumor is that the new phone will have an iPhone 8 case with the A13 processor and iPhone 11 RAM . For more information on all rumors, see the CNET iPhone 9 (or iPhone SE 2) Rumor Summary .

For iPhone 9 to be successful, you need to restore some of these original iPhone SE Mojo. With the iPhone XR and 11, Apple has shown that it can create valuable phones . As Apple focuses on services like Apple Arcade and Apple TV Plus , the timing for an economical iPhone, be it iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2, couldn't be more perfect.

The success of the iPhone SE

Let's go back to 2016 and review the reasons for the success of iPhone SE. The iPhone SE costs $ 399, the lowest price for a "new" iPhone. Four years ago, it was still cheap for Apple since the new iPhone 6S started at $ 649.

While "SE" certainly meant "Special Edition" for many, it meant "Small Edition". A year earlier, Apple launched the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. At that time, they were the largest iPhones in history. In comparison, the iPhone SE was absolutely small and lovers of small phones immediately fell in love.

However, the main reason for the success of the iPhone SE is Apple's smart engagements. Like the 6 and 6S, the iPhone SE had no optical image stabilization. A 3D touch was also missing. But given that, I still didn't feel like I got a phone with "technology from last year" or a phone with two years. The SE could run iOS 9 like the more expensive 6S and 6S Plus and take similar photos. Yet people were willing to sacrifice certain functions to get a phone with a small and inexpensive family shape.

The iPhone SE used the iPhone 5S case and added the processor and camera to the iPhone 6S.
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In order for a new iPhone SE to be just as attractive to customers as when the first one was launched, Apple needs an attractive price, small size and intelligent obligations. That means the iPhone 9 should be under the same price of $ 399. I realize that prices for flagship phones have risen since 2016, but they have since launched inexpensive phones that are available for less than $ 300 or even less than $ 200.

The new economical iPhone has to be smaller than the current iPhone 11 family, so a 4.7-inch screen like the iPhone 8 or even 5.4 inches (rumored) would always be smaller than the 5.8-inch screen In the 11 Pro, this is the smallest iPhone currently available. For reference, the original iPhone SE had a 4-inch screen.

Apple also has to make smart commitments. For example, it would be advisable to add an A13 processor and would be willing to live with an iPhone for $ 399 if you only had a rear camera instead of the two on the 11 or three on the back of the 11 Pro.

Apple iPhone SE recipe adapted by Android

Apple has not sold the iPhone SE in almost a year and a half. Meanwhile, other phone manufacturers have used a similar budget phone recipe to create attractive Android phones. One of the best inexpensive phones I've ever used is the Moto G7 , which costs $ 300. It has a Gorilla Glass 3 case, a modern design with a small bezel, and the slightly customized Android version from Motorola . It doesn't have the best camera , a high frequency refresh screen, or a flagship processor. However, these are smart compensations that Motorola has made to get a ridiculously low price.

Last year, Google launched the Pixel 3A for $ 399 . It had the same camera as the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, which is still one of the best cameras for photography on any cell phone today. Google added a slightly larger battery, but kept the design simple. There were definitely victims. The construction was extremely plastic and had no wireless loads or water resistance. The Pixel 3A and Moto G7 are both great phones that represent new budgets that compete with the functions of flagship devices.

The Google Pixel 3A is an affordable phone version of the Pixel 3.

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When you visit the Apple website, the "cheapest" new iPhone you can buy is an iPhone 8 for $ 449 . It's a good deal for Apple iPhones, but that doesn't change the fact that you're getting a phone that was launched in 2017. It is quite old in the telephone years. People looking for an inexpensive iPhone experience have to pay substantial compensation by being behind three generations.

Here the iPhone 9 could step in and save the day. Even if it's the same case as the 8, the iPhone 9 included in the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro processors would mean that budget buyers could keep the phone longer.

IPhone 9 offers affordable options for Apple services

With Apple giving its services more priority , affordable entry into iOS is essential. Last year, Apple has its iPod touch and its iPad mini renewed that are apart from the updated processors exactly the same as 2015. With this new processor were 13 users iOS with Apple Arcade Run , Apple News Plus and Apple TV Plus

An iPhone 9 would be an inexpensive way for people to access and continue to use these services longer than an iPhone 8. In theory, packing a cheap phone with new or existing internal components would take two years. additional use.

I am very happy that the iPhone 9 comes about. Apple declined to comment, but would love to hear your opinion on the phone and what you think to be successful.

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