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| Given the chain's recent failures in budget phones, this shouldn't come as a shock. |
With the latest developments at Apple, the internet is teeming with leaks claiming that the iPhone SE line will be discontinued in 2024. Some argue that production of the SE 4 could be pushed back, while others suggest a complete phase-out. Here's a rundown of what we've collected so far.
We've all come to share a deeper appreciation for Apple's budget build, the iPhone SE series. The line has a simple agenda; capture the sub-$500 market while offering the latest chips in vintage iPhone cases. In this way, the series maintains Apple's stature while remaining affordable.
The latest two SE models fell short of Apple's sales targets, and the rumored underdeveloped iPhone SE 4 goes in the same direction. For those who don't know, several industry sources have noted that the upcoming budget iPhone will be similar to the 2017 iPhone XR, meaning a larger screen and additional battery capacity.
Veteran industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hinted in a recent tweet that the brand is reconsidering its position on Apple's new iPhone model, either pushing the SE 4 or discontinuing mass production. Given the chain's recent failures in budget phones, this shouldn't come as a shock.
Neither the iPhone 13 mini nor the iPhone 14 Plus received as much attention or sales as they should have. The pattern is obvious; SE 4 follows suit. Kuo believes that the iPhone XR-like form factor translates into an additional cost per unit, and as a result, the SE will not remain "affordable."
Apple's risk analysis may dictate the iPhone SE 4 as an imminent failure that would lead to a complete halt to mass production. It is not yet official whether the production will be delayed or stopped.
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