It’s a good day for Apple Watch leaks: Following some news about the development of the Apple Watch 8, we’ve also got details about the more affordable Apple Watch SE 2.
This all comes from iDropNews and its sources, and this is really the first massive leak we’ve seen on this wearable. So far, we haven’t heard too many rumors about a successor to the Apple Watch SE coming in 2020.
It sounds like the Apple Watch SE 2 will get the same S7 chip as the Apple Watch 7. The current model is powered by the S5 we saw in the Apple Watch 5, so we’re talking about a significant speed boost time.
In addition, iDropNews said that this year Apple Watch SE 2 will use always-on display technology. The internal speakers are apparently getting an upgrade too, and the watch is said to feature ECG recording (available on Apple Watch 4 and later).
Design and Pricing
As for the design, that apparently hasn’t changed at all – the current standard size options of 40mm and 44mm will remain the same, as will everything else about the smartwatch aesthetics. Not surprising at this stage, the only material available for the smartwatch will be aluminum.
According to sources who spoke with iDropnews, the price of the watch will increase by $20 in the U.S., starting at $299. Currently, you can buy the current model for $279 / £249 / AU$429 and up.
This is obviously due to inflation, but the whole point of the Apple Watch SE line is to provide an affordable alternative to flagship models. Apple will want to make sure the next model’s price point is kept as low as possible.
Other leaked details: The Apple Watch SE 2’s battery life is apparently the same as its predecessor, so it’s about 18 hours between charges. It may have the same fast charging technology as the Apple Watch 7, but it doesn’t look like it will have a blood oxygen sensor. We should see the new smartwatch alongside the Apple Watch 8 around September.