The 2002 iPhone SE, with 5G connectivity and the A15 Bionic processor as in the iPhone 13, has been launched by Apple. The question is, will it work?
Indeed, even though the innards have changed, the design of the iPhone SE 2022 is seen as stale, exactly the same as the iPhone SE 2020. This design was inspired by the iPhone 8 which was released 5 years ago.
However, the iPhone SE 2022 is predicted to continue to be in demand, especially in the Asian region, in developing countries. After all, this is the cheapest iPhone that retails in the United States from USD 429.
In countries like Indonesia or India, the iPhone 13 might be seen as too expensive. Well, the iPhone SE 2022 could be a pretty interesting choice.
"The improved performance in the iPhone SE positions it well against Android devices in price-sensitive markets," said analysts at research firm Cowen.
"We believe that the new iPhone SE 2022 will be effective in sales in markets such as China and India, where the existing competition includes Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi," they said, adding that the iPhone SE 2022 will probably sell 28 million units this year. .
On the other hand, analysts from investment company Wedbush even set a higher estimate, namely the 2022 iPhone SE will sell around 30 million units in 2022.
"Overall, with the A15 chip, this smartphone will be the fastest and most powerful in its price range," said Dan Ives of Wedbush, quoted by CNBC, Thursday (10/3/2022).
The addition of 5G connectivity is also another selling point and a weapon to stem competitors. It is estimated that the iPhone SE 2022 will still sell well in Japan and the United States, and that 5G will open up new markets.