Apple has announced plans to launch a budget version of the iPhone in the spring, aimed at compensating for the market pressure caused by weak sales of the iPhone 16 series. According to reports, this new model will begin mass production in mid January, and Foxconn is currently actively recruiting workers to make sufficient preparations for the production of the new machine.

It is reported that this highly anticipated new model is expected to be named iPhone SE4, but there are also reports that it may be renamed iPhone 16E. The new device will be equipped with a 6.06-inch FHD+60Hz LTPS OLED notch screen and adopt a metal right angle frame design, with a simple yet stylish appearance. In terms of photography, the new device will be equipped with a 48 megapixel single camera lens, which can meet users' daily shooting needs.

In terms of hardware configuration, this new iPhone SE will be equipped with the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16 and come standard with 8GB of memory, providing strong performance. At the same time, the new device also supports Face ID facial recognition and Apple Intelligence functions, bringing users a more convenient and intelligent user experience. It is worth noting that although the new device has powerful functions, it does not support the Dynamic Island feature.

Overall, the new iPhone SE brings eight significant upgrade highlights, including its outstanding display, powerful processor, large capacity memory, convenient Face ID, and brand new interface design. These upgrades will undoubtedly further enhance the user experience and demonstrate Apple's continuous efforts in technological innovation.

In terms of price, although the current starting price of iPhone SE is $429, given the significant improvements in features and performance of the new model, it is predicted that its price may rise to $499. Nevertheless, the new iPhone SE will still be one of the cheapest iPhone models, providing consumers with more choices.

Since Apple launched the iPhone 16 series in September last year, sales have been significantly lower than expected. Recently, Apple's stock price has experienced a sharp decline, with multiple professional institutions rarely downgrading Apple's stock to a sell rating. In this context, Apple's launch of a cheap version of the iPhone is undoubtedly aimed at boosting market confidence and attracting more consumer attention.