iPhone 5se to feature A9/M9 chips, always-on Siri: Report

Rumours and leaks around the alleged 4-inch iPhone 5se just don’t seem to stop. Recently we a saw a leaked image comparing the iPhone 5se to iPhone 5, and now another report has some more details to reveal.

A report by 9To5Mac reveals that the iPhone 5se will come with faster A9 and M9 chips, instead of the previously rumoured A8. Obviously, the iPhone 7 is likely to feature the A10, so it may not want the smartphone released in the same year to lag behind by generations.

Moreover, the report further talks about always-on Siri feature for the upcoming smartphone. “Given the large performance leap, we are told that the “5se” will likely replace the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in the iPhone lineup this fall when the iPhone 7 is introduced,” the report points out.

Sources also told the news site that the 5se will come with storage boost over the 5s. One can expect 16G and 64GB options. The iPhone 5s will be on discount as the iPhone 5se releases reportedly in March this year.

A previous  9to5mac  report had tipped that the upcoming 4-inch iPhone will not be called the iPhone 7c, iPhone 6c nor the iPhone 5e, but the  iPhone 5se. In fact the same report revealed that the new iPhone is coming in March, while another report points out that Apple may announce a few Apple Watch upgrades at the same time as well.

The report had also hinted that the Apple iPhone 5se is expected to pack in plenty of recently announced features, all except for a fingerprint reader and 3D Touch. What you can expect to get on this smaller iPhone 5s successor is a design similar to the iPhone 6 models, an 8MP camera on the back and 1.2MP front-facing camera.

Talking about the camera, the sensors and the hardware will be able to deliver larger panoramas and autofocus for video recording as well. Also included in the iPhone 5se will be a barometer that will help the Health app check for changes in elevation. Other reported upgrades include an NFC chip for Apple Pay and other communication options that would include Bluetooth 4.2, VoLTE, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi.