Mockups envision 'iPhone X Plus' and 'iPhone SE 2' with edge to edge displays, Face ID
Though a next-generation iPhone SE isn't expected to get the OLED edge-to-edge treatment, that hasn't stopped German magazine Curved from imagining what it -- along with a Plus-sized iPhone X rumored to arrive in late 2018 -- might look like.
The new mockups come on the heels of a report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, who said last week that Apple has a 6.5-inch iPhone X in the works for next year. Like the iPhone X packed an edge-to-edge display into Apple's midsize phone, the so-called "iPhone X Plus" is rumored to have the same general form factor as an iPhone Plus, but with a larger display and no home button.
Given those expectations, the "iPhone X Plus" concept is pretty much what you would expect -- a jumbo-sized iPhone X.
The publication threw in an "iPhone SE 2" for good measure, but the concepts shown in that device seem less likely to become a reality. For one, the handset is shown with the same sharp edges as the current iPhone SE, as well as retaining a metal back that would not allow for wireless charging.
On the front, the "iPhone SE 2" is shown with the same edge-to-edge display as the iPhone X and "iPhone X Plus," complete with Face ID TrueDepth camera notch.
To be clear, while there have been occasional rumors of a second-generation iPhone SE potentially launching in the spring of 2018, it's expected that the handset will maintain its position as Apple's budget-focused, entry-level model. Given the costs associated with OLED displays and the TrueDepth camera, which have resulted in $999-and-up pricing on the iPhone X, it's not expected that those features would be coming to the iPhone SE so soon, if ever.
The new mockups come on the heels of a report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, who said last week that Apple has a 6.5-inch iPhone X in the works for next year. Like the iPhone X packed an edge-to-edge display into Apple's midsize phone, the so-called "iPhone X Plus" is rumored to have the same general form factor as an iPhone Plus, but with a larger display and no home button.
Given those expectations, the "iPhone X Plus" concept is pretty much what you would expect -- a jumbo-sized iPhone X.
The publication threw in an "iPhone SE 2" for good measure, but the concepts shown in that device seem less likely to become a reality. For one, the handset is shown with the same sharp edges as the current iPhone SE, as well as retaining a metal back that would not allow for wireless charging.
On the front, the "iPhone SE 2" is shown with the same edge-to-edge display as the iPhone X and "iPhone X Plus," complete with Face ID TrueDepth camera notch.
To be clear, while there have been occasional rumors of a second-generation iPhone SE potentially launching in the spring of 2018, it's expected that the handset will maintain its position as Apple's budget-focused, entry-level model. Given the costs associated with OLED displays and the TrueDepth camera, which have resulted in $999-and-up pricing on the iPhone X, it's not expected that those features would be coming to the iPhone SE so soon, if ever.
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Not iPhone SE X as that would cause a media circus.
I don’t see the point in having one model designed different than the rest. If Apple can release the whole line in one simple design that would be great.
No LCD model or other fragmented crap.
Wishful Thinking:
iPhone XS
NEW iPhone X
iPhone XL
Now with smaller notch and FaceID 2.
iPhone X
That's it. 4 models available from Apple in 2018. XS would keep the SE price as the budget model and XL would potentially push ASP even higher for Apple.
I understand I am in the minority, but I cant be alone. I would love a phone the size of the Iphone SE. Just dusted off my old 5S so my toddler can use it when we dont want to bring along his ipad (yes, he is spoiled and yes, we limit his "screen-time" daily). When I picked up the 5S, I remembered how much better it felt to use vs my Iphone7 and how much easier it was to carry. I am a large guy (with large hands) and I work with my hands and do spend some time having to crawl in under and over things. I find myself leaving the 7 in the truck way more often than the iphones I've previously had (4S, 5S). I do however appreciate the camera, screen size, water resistance and battery life of the 7.
If they could make a phone with the dimensions of the SE (or smaller) and keep the screen (roughly) the size of the 7, I would buy one immediately.
To keep the costs down and enable wireless charging, they could always do a plastic back panel with a stainless bezel like the 4. I gladly would sacrifice device thickness for a better battery life and smaller overall footprint.
Samsung is allegedly releasing a mini galaxy that has me tempted. When I switched to Iphone, I swore I would never go back but the glitchy ios (like android always was but ios wasnt), mixed with a "bigger phones" sales model, is compelling me to look at the competition again. Hopefully apple considers more options.
http://www.androidguys.com/2017/11/14/samsung-galaxy-s9-mini-rumored-to-arrive-in-2018-with-a-4-inch-display/
$300? LOL. Someone doesn't know how much screens cost.
I would take it further and release a bezel-less iPod Nano with its own OS for games, Apple Music, AR, book narration and more. This would be a gigantic holiday hit for Kids(Think Wii or Tickle Me Elmo x10) but apple decided they were done, sadly.
I’m pretty sure there’s an iPad X mock-up with a huge notch somewhere.