An Apple smartphone is much more than a quality mobile phone for many people. The iPhone is associated with a specific lifestyle and is a coveted object for both young and old. For many people, however, its price can be a deterring factor as not everyone can afford to spend over 1.000€ to purchase the latest iPhone 12 Pro Max model.

In recent years, in an effort to appeal to this demographic and boost its sales, Apple has launched a line of affordable iPhones, such as the iPhone SE and the iPhone XR. These models bear a strong resemblance to the top selling models but are available at half the price.

Striving to compete with the affordable smartphones from China, Apple plans to release a new mid-range iPhone next year that is clearly more affordable. Their aim is to gain a share in the Chinese and Indian markets and stand up against Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo.

Specifically, according to Sunny Optical Technology, a company that manufactures optical devices and camera units, the restrictions that the USA placed on Huawei will significantly reduce its orders. However, the company expects to make up for this loss from the corresponding Apple orders, which will force Apple to expand its list of suppliers in order to reduce the cost of manufacturing its range of more economical iPhones.

As for the features of the iPhone SE Plus, it is likely to have a 5.5 or 6.1-inch screen with a fingerprint scanner on the side and will follow the style of either the iPhone XR or the iPhone 8.