Apple has upgraded the iPhone SE with more storage, so where does that leave a new generation model? Here we investigate the iPhone SE 2 release date.
The iPhone SE went on sale on 31 March 2016, and since the iPhone 7’s launch it has been the only 4in iPhone you can buy new direct from Apple. We explain all you need to know about the iPhone SE, and look to the future: When is the iPhone SE 2 coming out? Also see: iPhone SE review.
The iPhone SE costs £379 with 16GB of storage (up £20 since its launch), or £429 with 64GB of storage, and is available in Silver, Gold, Space Grey and Rose Gold. That’s cheap for an iPhone, admittedly, but still pretty pricey when you consider that an iPhone SE costs only $160 to make.
Many people have speculated that Apple will announce the successor to the iPhone SE, the iPhone SE 2, approximately one year after its launch in March 2017, as is the case with its flagship iPhone updates.
While Apple did announce some new products including the special edition red iPhone 7 and new iPad, there was no iPhone SE 2. Instead, the firm updated the original iPhone SE with storage upgrades.
It’s now £379 for 32GB and £479 for 128GB a year on from its initial launch.
Until now, it seemed the iPhone SE would follow in the footsteps of the iPhone 5C as a potential one-off, with trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities stating that no new iPhone SE will arrive in 2017 (via Apple Insider ).
According to Kuo, this is because the launch of a new iPhone SE will impact iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus sales, which are already down. The report from Mac Otakara saying there would be an update to the original phone turned out to be spot on.
Where this leaves the iPhone SE 2 is a tricky question. Apple might never launch one but we’re hoping for 2018 based on Kuo’s comments.
See also: iPad Air 3 release date, price and specs rumours .
You can buy the iPhone SE direct from Apple now. It’s available in Silver, Gold, Space Grey and Rose Gold. The 32GB option is £379 while the larger 128GB option is £479. If you buy direct from Apple, the phone will come unlocked so you can use it on any UK network.
If you want the older 16- and 32GB models, you can get them from John Lewis priced at £329 and £37 9.
EE says all handsets bought from EE direct channels will support EE’s WiFi Calling service and 4G Calling (VoLTE), and you can order it here .
Vodafone says c ustomers who opt for the iPhone SE on Vodafone’s ultrafast 4G network can also enjoy Vodafone’s Data Test Drive for the first two months of their contract, meaning they can get to grips with their new iPhone SE without any limitations on their UK data usage. Furthermore, Vodafone’s Wi-Fi Calling service will be available on the iPhone SE, making it possible to stay connected anywhere there is Wi-Fi – from a basement flat to the London Underground.
