iPhone SE (2016) Here is what I would like to see from 2019 iPhone SE 2

[JBGoode]

Still a stupid name who in the general public would know that?

Whats so special about it ? Its a iphone 5 with some updated internals

I’m the general public and have known this for two years and never even owned an Apple product until 9 months ago. It brought back a beloved design with great specs which is why it was called that I assume. Many products have received “special editions” in my lifetime. Just because you’ve never heard of it doesn’t make it stupid.

 

[iZac]

I believe the biggest problem with the mythical iPhone SE 2 is that the notch that Apple has compromised itself into is so wide, that it would just take over the whole top of the phone. they probably don't want to make one until they get rid of the notch, by which time most of us hold-outs will give up and get a big phone.

 

[turbineseaplane]

by which time most of us hold-outs will give up and get a big phone.

Not me, that's for sure..
I've tried "bigger than 5s/SE" several times now and it just flat out doesn't work for me.

Assuming no other options, even in Android world, I will run my SE until it physically won't work anymore.

 

[BraeburntPie]

I'd be happy even if they just renewed the original SE because I can't find a new, SIM-free one anywhere

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'd be happy even if they just renewed the original SE because I can't find a new, SIM-free one anywhere

Me too - I'd take some type of bare minimum upgrade to the guts, camera and screen (all within reason - just newer/better than 6s caliber) in the same chassis..

I really love the SE case design and feel (5s too with those edges) - I think it's very premium feeling and now it oddly is the most like the brand new iPad Pro's! lol

 

[44267547]

I'd be happy even if they just renewed the original SE because I can't find a new, SIM-free one anywhere

I can’t speak for the U.K., but they are available here in the States through various retailers, and significantly marked down. Perhaps try searching online, you might find a larger market.

 

[thadoggfather]

Don’t really want usb-c right now on my iPhone to be honest

I have tons of lightning cables My se , Xr ; and 2017 12.9” all have em.

I would be happy with a size between SE and 6 body wise but closer to SE. A lower 5” screen , no notch, a small top bezel chin to accommodate Somehow shorter in height Face ID , wireless charging, and updated optics to match xs/Xr

I really hope regardless there is an se2 In any capacity.

Se1 is such a brilliant device. Still.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

Interested? Yes. Buy? Maybe. I still want my headphone jack, I prefer touch ID, and I don't really give a damn about the price, so long as it has everything I want.

 

[Reno Raines]

I would absolutely dig a new SE type phone smaller but keep the lightening connector.

 

[robertosh]

I stopped dreaming in this long time ago. People who wants smaller phones (like me) are still a very small minority, so don´t expect a premium device with less than 5inch neither from Apple nor any other brand.

 

[44267547]

I stopped dreaming in this long time ago. People who wants smaller phones (like me) are still a very small minority, so don´t expect a premium device with less than 5inch neither from Apple nor any other brand.

I agree with your post. There always is a demographic that likes smaller phones, and I had mentioned in the past, if Apple does revamp the smaller phone in the future, I would say the minimum would be a 5 inch display. I think it’s very possible, but only on Apple’s timeline, Whenever that is.

 

[iApple_man]

iPhone 8 internals in a 5S body, I’ll buy it immediately as a backup phone.

Not daily driver worthy? Why have all those great internals you want in a phone taking a back seat collecting dust?

 

[millerj123]

4.7” screen in the same size case as the current SE......shut up and take my money.

This I’d jump on.

 

[Jimbo Limbo]

I would absolutely dig a new SE type phone smaller but keep the lightening connector.

I see all iPhones and iPads going to USB-C this year. When your iPad and Mac is usingUSB-C, do you want to be messing with lightning? Not me.

 

[Reno Raines]

I see all iPhones and iPads going to USB-C this year. When your iPad and Mac is usingUSB-C, do you want to be messing with lightning? Not me.

I just detest change.

 

[H818H]

...never even owned an Apple product until 9 months ago.

the zeal of the convert.

 

[JBGoode]

the zeal of the convert.

I'm zealous because I know what SE means? Nahhh, it just means I can read and retain information.

 

[NewBench]

Perfect SE 2 would be (IMO), taking into account costs:

• 4.3" edge-to-edge LCD display. Similar size/form factor to current SE but with no bezels.
  
• Face ID
• A11 Bionic
• 3GB RAM
• Limited colors (to improve production costs): Space Grey or Silver
• 64GB or 128GB storage
• 12MP rear/7MP front camera (same as iPhone X)

So basically the first gen iPhone X, in a smaller form factor similar size to the first gen SE. LCD panel instead of OLED to reduce costs. Would cost around $550-$599 for 64GB.

I would throw my money at Apple if something like that was released.

 

[44267547]

Perfect SE 2 would be (IMO), taking into account costs:

• 4.3" edge-to-edge LCD display. Similar size/form factor to current SE but with no bezels.
  
• Face ID
• A11 Bionic
• 3GB RAM
• Limited colors (to improve production costs): Space Grey or Silver
• 64GB or 128GB storage
• 12MP rear/7MP front camera (same as iPhone X)

So basically the first gen iPhone X, in a smaller form factor similar size to the first gen SE. LCD panel instead of OLED to reduce costs. Would cost around $550-$599 for 64GB.

I would throw my money at Apple if something like that was released.

Good list of specifications. The only thing I would change, is the storage offered, I think 64 GB really shouldn’t be the minimum anymore, because of how much media, software updates and applications require for storage. Now that Apple has graduated to 512 GB of Storage, I think 128 GB and 256 GB should be offered, and 128 GB being the price point of what 64 GB would start at.

 

[subjonas]

I’d like a mini XR the size of an SE, except I’d want
- the SE bottom bezel (not slimmed) so that it’s easy to manipulate the device with one hand, such as when transitioning from portrait to landscape orientation to take a video (same top bezel would be nice too but that’s optional)
- Touch ID (2) because I find it’s still a better biometric security solution in some situations
- flush camera
- headphone jack for when I’m out and about moving around all day listening to music and my BeatsX runs out of juice, or when I want to record/compose layered music in GarageBand and need zero latency
- same screen size as SE which is barely small enough to reach all the corners with my thumb while gripping the device in one hand
- same resolution as SE since I already can’t make out the pixels and don’t want more battery drain
- same awesome design as the SE

So I guess I just want a new SE with better specs.

 

[Jimbo Limbo]

• 4.3" edge-to-edge LCD display. Similar size/form factor to current SE but with no bezels.
  
• Face ID
• A11 Bionic
• 3GB RAM
• Limited colors (to improve production costs): Space Grey or Silver
• 64GB or 128GB storage
• 12MP rear/7MP front camera (same as iPhone X)

I like your list, just add in USB-C so that I can use the same charger as the iPad Pro 12.9. I think that all Apple iOS devices will be shifting over to USB-C during 2019.

 

[Jimmy James]

I don't see how that'd work. The XS is about the same size as the 6,7,8, so there'd hardly be anything SE about it.

It’s problematically longer for me.

 

[turbineseaplane]

So I guess I just want a new SE with better specs.

Me too - I don't need FaceID - I don't even need edge to edge honestly. I still want my headphone jack..

I literally just want some spec bumps.

 

[rosyapple]

I'd love a USB-C iPhone so that I can use one charger / cable for all devices. Until then, I'll be sticking with lightning iPad and iPhone.

 

[sirphil]

Let's have a new iPhone SE!
Just that