Apple imports iPhone SE 3, iPad models ahead of India launch

Apple might be planning to launch the next-generation iPhone SE anytime soon in India. Touted as Apple iPhone SE 3 2022, the so-called-affordable-iPhone, could possibly see few changes in its designing and connectivity options.

The news reports say that iPhone SE 3 2022 would be a 5G-enabled handset as India lays down the plan to roll out it early next year.

Apple iPhone SE 3 may be launched in next month or maximum in April and will be superseding the iPhone SE 2020.

A report from 91Mobiles claims, the upcoming budget iPhone model has been imported under model numbers A2595, A2783, and A2784 for testing purposes. It is said to be priced at around $300 (~Rs 23,000). While our sources haven’t mentioned the exact marketing name of the handset, we can safely assume it will be the long-rumoured iPhone SE 3.

According to initial reports, iPhone SE 3 will feature a similar design as the iPhone SE 2, with a 4.7-inch display, thick bezels, and a Touch ID sensor.

However, there are other reports claiming it might look similar to the iPhone XR with a notch and that it will measure 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm (8.2mm thickness with camera bump included). The smartphone is said to arrive with either the A14 Bionic or the newer A15 Bionic chipset and reportedly has 5G network connectivity.

Coming back to the info we have received, sources tell us that in addition to the iPhones, two new iPads have been imported as well. The first one — with model numbers A2588 and A2589 — could be the rumoured iPad Air refresh. It carries a price tag of $500-700 (so ~Rs 37,500-52,300).

Then there’s the cheaper, budget iPad priced at roughly $300 (~Rs 22,500) that has been imported to India for testing. This budget iPad has model numbers A2757 and A2761.

Another report from Moneycontrol states, the upcoming iPad is also said to borrow some features from the iPad mini 6 such as Centre Stage, a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage support, etc. It will also come with the A15 Bionic chip found on the iPhone 13 (Review) and the iPhone 13 Pro (Review) models.

The other iPad that has allegedly been imported to India is likely the entry-level iPad. It is being speculated that this device is the entry-level iPad, which will launch as a successor of the ninth-generation iPad, which we reviewed recently.

CT Bureau