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It would be a dream of many fans – the iPhone SE 2 in the look of the iPhone X. But be careful – the latest report seems really absurd.
The Japanese Apple blog Macotakara has caused quite a stir and, above all, even more confusion with a new report. It's actually record-breaking. All signs point to an iPhone SE successor in spring 2020. Rumor has it it will be the "iPhone 9" in the design of the iPhone 8. The device will be delivered with the latest A13 chip and more RAM – but it will rely on Touch ID. Now Macotakara claims that Apple will likely release an updated iPhone 8 with Face ID. Excuse me? The report actually cites a source who claims to have learned exactly that at this year's CES 2020. Apple employees are said to have discussed exactly such a model. In addition to facial recognition, the device will also have a larger camera (dual camera?) than expected. According to Macotakara, a presentation is planned for spring 2020. But that's not all – there's more.
Macotakara's iPhone SE 2 – The ultimate in confusion
The device will also come with a slightly "different" size notch. The display would also be 5.4 inches. The entire Macotakara article is simply confusing. The authors seem to have mixed up previous rumors about various devices. It should be a given by now that Apple will introduce a new iPhone based on the iPhone 8 with the current A13 chip. Whether it will be called the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 remains to be seen. However, the device will almost certainly feature Touch ID and a 4.7-inch display. Apple's 2020 plan, however, is said to include a smaller iPhone with Face ID – but it will definitely not be based on the iPhone 8 design. Several sources have already predicted this – here's an overview of the possible iPhone 2020 lineup:
- iPhone 9 / iPhone SE 2: Will probably appear in the design of the iPhone 8 with Touch ID and the latest A13 processor – release date spring 2020.
- OLED iPhone 5.4-inch display: This device will have a dual camera and will be presented in autumn
- OLED iPhone 6.1-inch display: This device will also have a dual camera and will probably be presented in autumn
- OLED iPhone 6.1-inch display: This version of the 6.1-inch device is expected to feature a triple camera with 3D function based on Time-of-Flight technology and will debut in the fall
- OLED iPhone 6.7-inch display: This model is the large version of the high-end device. It is also said to have a triple camera with 3D function.
iPhone SE with Face ID – Cool but unlikely
These models have already been predicted by Ming-Chi Kuo and other sources. According to this, Macotakara seems to have thrown together the individual rumors about the 5.4-inch OLED device and the supposed iPhone SE successor - for whatever reason. So the Macotakara report should actually be labeled an absurd rumor and should definitely not be taken seriously - even if an iPhone SE with Face ID would certainly be cool. You can find more rumors about the iPhone 2020 lineup below. (Photo by dvoevnore / Bigstockphoto)
- iPhone 2020: Analyst expects four iPhone models in fall 2020
- iPhone 2020: This is what the iPhone 9 could look like
