Rumour: New iPhone SE 2020 to Have New Processor (but unlikely to happen)

 

Previously, several news portals reported that the larger version of iPhone SE 2020, dubbed iPhone SE Plus will be equipped with the latest A14 Bionic processor. However, the latest rumor had denied that the mid-range smartphone will come with a latest processor.

The latest sources reported that Apple is working on a new A series processor and the new processor is likely to debut on the iPhone SE Plus in this year. Since this is a mid-range smartphone, the new A series processor is like to be a mid-range processor that will not be used on upcoming iPhone 12 and 12 Pro series.

Rumor is circling around pointed that Apple will introduce a new mid-range processor, but it is UNLIKELY to happen due to the way of the Cupertino-based company running its smartphone business. The cost of developing a new chipset is higher than to equip the new device with an existing but older processor such as A13 bionic, especially due to the pandemic around the world.

The current iPhone SE 2020 was announced with A13 Bionic, which was the latest processor at that time. However, a new A14 bionic processor had been announced recently on the new iPad Air 2020. Just to point out that A13 Bionic is also available on iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max that were announced a year ago. Clearly, Apple’s strategy is to equip the mid-range devices with an older processor.

Popular Analyst Kuo had reported that the new iPhone SE, likely to be the iPhone SE Plus, will come with a larger display like either iPhone XR or iPhone 8 Plus because the current iPhone SE had been criticized due to its tiny display. Of course, iPhone SE Plus will not come with any 5G connection.

The introduction of iPhone SE had given chance to the consumer that wants to own an Apple phone but with budget in mind. The device design could be slightly outdated as it is similar to iPhone 8, but the performance under the hood is similar to flagships iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone Pro Max. Last but not least, the new iPhone SE Plus is set to be launched in first half of 2021.