Apple’s long-anticipated entry-level iPhone tipped to establish as the iPhone 9 might come with a different name according to the most recent rumors. A report obtained by 9to5Mac claims the official marketing name for the new apparatus will only be iPhone SE using Apple referencing it as the 2020 variant. That is, clearly, a nod to the first-gen iPhone SE from 2016 and a frequent practice in Apple’s naming policy.
Additionally, a screen protector listed on Apple’s official online shop also affirms the iPhone SE moniker and hints at the nearing launch. The actual protector can also be said to match iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models as well, which affirms the new apparatus will sport an identical 4.7-inch display.
Screen protector listing for your new iPhone SE
Another brand new detail in the report is the new iPhone SE will be offered up to 256GB storage. Previous speculations said the phone is only going to be offered in 64GB or 128GB trims. Additionally, we know the new budget iPhone will launch in black, red, and white colors. We also get confirmation on the five official Apple cases for the device, including black and white silicone cases together with red, black, and midnight blue leather options.
The report also confirms the new iPhone SE will include the A13 Bionic chipset. Pricing is expected to start at $399. Additionally, there are rumors about an alleged 5.5-inch variant of the new iPhone SE. However, we do not receive any further info on this model. According to current speculation, the new iPhone SE is supposed to launch on April 15, but given that the latest leaks, we might see it move official sooner.
