The iPhone SE 3 was announced in early 2022, but reports indicate that a larger version (greater than 4.7 inches) called iPhone SE Plus is still forthcoming. We can make educated estimates regarding its features, specifications, and release date despite the lack of confirmed leaks.
When Will the iPhone SE Plus Be Released?
Some anticipate its arrival around 2022, but it’s unclear when or if it will ever appear.
Jon Prosser, a YouTuber, initially stated that a larger iPhone SE would be released as early as 2020, but subsequently altered the date to 2021. Despite the fact that it never occurred, it is crucial to note that Prosser often makes accurate early predictions.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple would unveil a smartphone with the SE Plus designation and a display as large as the iPhone 13 Pro’s 6.1-inch screen in 2021.
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Then, in late 2021, display researcher Ross Young used the term “iPhone SE Plus” for a 2022 iPhone. He also predicted that the SE 3 would be released in 2024, however it was released in March 2022.
Interestingly, the “SE Plus” screen size he mentioned was really the standard iPhone SE, so it’s likely that the device names were confused, which might indicate that the larger SE Plus will be released in 2024.
Consider that four years separated the arrival of the first two SEs. If this pattern continues, the next one would occur in 2024. The iPhone SE 2022 may have been an in-between release, therefore the 4-year cycle may still hold true, putting the Plus model in 2024.
iPhone SE Plus Price Rumors
The price information is currently unavailable, and speculating this early and with so little information is typically unhelpful. Regardless, we can estimate based on the 2022 SE.
This phone initially cost $30 more than the second-generation SE: $429 for 64 GB, $479 for 128 GB, and $579 for 256 GB.
It is reasonable for improved equipment to cost more, and because 2024 is several years away, the price could fluctuate by $50 or more. This does not account for the possibility of storage upgrades, which often incur a larger cost.
With updated hardware, normal pricing variations over time, and a larger display, we will sell the 128 GB model at $500 and the 512 GB variant at $600.
Pre-Order Information
Pre-orders for the iPhone SE Plus will likely begin on the same day Apple launches the device. When a link becomes available, we will give it here.
iPhone SE Plus Specs, Hardware & Features
Assuming Young’s sources from late 2021 were accurate regarding the estimated screen size, the SE Plus might have a display measuring between 5.7 and 6.1 inches. Comparatively, this ranges in size from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 13 Pro.
Another rumor we’ve heard is that the power button will have Touch ID. Recent iPhones have shifted to Face ID, however, Touch ID is built into all prior iPhone SE models, including the iPhone SE 2022, so it’s possible that it will return with this phone.
If the phone is released in late 2022, it will debut with iOS 16. However, if it is not released until 2024, it will run iOS 18, the version for that year.
We’ll update a table with iPhone SE Plus specifications as soon as we have additional information.
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