Apple Watch SE: Pricing, Features, Specs, and More details

Following on from some revelations about the development of the Apple Watch 8, we now have details on what we might be able to expect from the more cheap Apple Watch SE 2. This material comes from iDropNews and its sources, and it's the first large dump of leaked information about this wearable we've seen. We haven't heard many rumors about the Apple Watch SE's successor, which was released in 2020.

The Apple Watch SE 2 appears to be getting the same S7 chip as the Apple Watch 7. The current generation is powered by the same Snapdragon S5 that we saw in the Apple Watch 5, so we're talking about a big speed bump this time. Furthermore, according to iDropNews, always-on display technology is coming to the Apple Watch SE 2 this year. The watch's internal speakers are also being enhanced, and it's rumored that it'll include ECG recording capabilities (available on the Apple Watch 4 and later).

The design, on the other hand, appears to be staying the same — the now-standard size options of 40mm and 44mm, as well as almost everything else about the smartwatch's appearance, will be retained. That comes as no surprise at this point, and aluminum will be the only material available for the smartwatch. To get to the vital price facts, sources told iDropnews that the watch would see a $20 price boost in the US and will start at $299. The current model is currently available for $279 / £249 / AU$429 and higher.

This is reportedly due to inflation, although the Apple Watch SE series was created to provide a more inexpensive alternative to the flagship model. Apple will want to make sure that the next model's price point remains as low as feasible. Other rumors claim that the Apple Watch SE 2 will have the same battery life as its predecessor, which means it will last roughly 18 hours between charges. It may have the same rapid charging technology as the Apple Watch 7, but no blood oxygen sensor appears to be included. With the Apple Watch 8, we should see the latest smartwatch around September.