The new 4-inch iPhone is still expected sometime this spring, around March or April depending on which rumor you trust.
It seems folks in the supply chain can't get the naming of Apple's new 4-inch iPhone right. Several rumors have suggested it might be named the iPhone 6c, following in the footsteps of the cheaper iPhone 5c. Some even suggest it will be called the iPhone 7c, which doesn't make sense given it's supposed to launch well before next September when the iPhone 7 is expected. A new rumor on Monday gives it yet another name.
According to HCQS, Apple is planning to call the device the "iPhone 5e" with the "E" simply highlighting the "enhanced" version of theiPhone 5s. Seems to make a bit of sense given it's supposed to pack Touch ID and other features that are also available in the iPhone 6s. MyDrivers said the phone is in "volume production" and that 16GB and 64GB models are expected. Oddly, the report says that Apple decided against the A9 processor and may instead include an A8 chip and 1GB of RAM.
"iPhone 5e" vs. "iPhone 6c" Apple's next-generation 4-inch iPhone has been given several names, including "iPhone 6c," "iPhone 7c" and "iPhone 5s Mark II," but this is the first report where it has been called "iPhone 5e."
The website claims "iPhone 5e" will represent an "enhanced" iPhone 5s and replace the latter in Apple's smartphone lineup once released. iPhone 5e would be Apple's new entry-level handset. A8 Chip with 1GB of RAM The report says the "iPhone 5e" will be powered by Apple's 64-bit A8 chip and 1GB of RAM. Apple devices with an A8 chip: iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPad mini 4, Apple TV 4, iPad Air 2 and the newest iPod touch.
Japanese website Mac Otakara also said the new 4-inch iPhone will have an A8 chip, without disclosing potential RAM, while Chinese website MyDrivers said the device will have an A9 processor and 2GB of RAM.
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also said the 4-inch iPhone will have an A9 chip in a research note to investors, but that appears to be more of a prediction rather than supply chain evidence. VoLTE Calling The report claims the "iPhone 5e" will support VoLTE calling, allowing for wideband, high-quality phone calls on select carriers in the U.S. and nine other countries.
Slightly Thinner and Lighter The report claims the "iPhone 5e" will be lighter, implying that it will likely also be thinner. Mac Otakara previously reported the new 4-inch iPhone will resemble a sixth-generation iPod touch.
Mac Otakara now says the new 4-inch iPhone will have dimensions of 122.90 mm x 57.63 mm, which is fractionally thinner than the iPhone 5s. Apple could use 2.5D cover glass like the iPhone 6s.
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