Apple iPhone 5se to come with A9 chip and 16/64GB storage options?
9to5Mac has obtained new information on the specs of the iPhone 5se and how it will fit into the iPhone lineup. Read on to find out more!
The Apple iPhone 5se is said to be an upgraded iPhone 5s with a faster processor, better camera hardware, Apple Pay and a new design.
Mark Gurman from 9to5Mac is back again with more information on the iPhone 5se.
According to his sources, the iPhone 5se is likely to sport the A9/M9 processors despite Apple testing prototypes powered by A8/M8 processors. The choice to use A9 chipsets for the iPhone 5se is to avoid making the new 4-inch iPhone look outdated when the A10 chipset debuts in the iPhone 7.
By using the A9 processor, the iPhone 5se will also boast always-on Siri where the user can say "Hey Siri" and launch Siri on the device. As an upgraded version of the iPhone 5s, the iPhone 5se will likely come with a higher capacity option at 64GB.
With these specs in mind, Mark's sources claim that the iPhone 5se will probably replace the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the iPhone lineup later this year when iPhone 7 launches. The iPhone 5s will be discontinued, but Apple will keep its current price points (16GB - S$728, 32GB S$798) for the iPhone 5se.
Apple will either announce the iPhone 5se at its March event or make an online announcement. It should hit retail shelves in April.
Source: 9to5Mac
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