According to some recent rumors, the next iteration of the Apple Watch SE could be made of plastic, thus opening up new hypothetical scenarios.
The Apple Watch SE was originally introduced in 2020, effectively the entry-level version of the Cupertino smartwatch, sitting alongside the Apple Watch 6 in that year’s lineup. Specifically, the device featured the same display and aluminum case expected of the “larger” model, while sacrificing some of the exclusive features present in the Apple Watch Series 6, such as the always-on display, the ECG sensor, and a newer processor to significantly reduce production costs.
Watch in plastic…is fantastic!
According to what Mark Gurman recently stated in his Power On newsletter, rumors are becoming more and more insistent that the Apple Watch SE 3 will be made of rigid plastic. This choice would first of all allow a further reduction in production costs, as well as allowing Apple to indulge more in the color proposals.
At this point, given the savings that would result in terms of production, there are two possible scenarios that could be encountered: in the first case, Apple could maintain the same starting price seen in the previous generation, while adding some features such as the always-on display or the ECG sensor. In the second case, however, the company could reduce the list price, maintaining roughly the same features as the current generation.
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch SE 3: The Specs We Expect
The Apple Watch SE 3 will most likely feature a new processor, likely the S9 SiP recently seen in the Apple Watch Series 9, or the new S10 chip that will be mounted on the future Apple Watch Series 10. Considering the two-year gap between the first and second generations, we expect the Apple Watch SE 3 to presumably be announced at the same time as the iPhone 16, thus releasing between September and October.
Apple Watch SE
Obviously, at the moment these are just suppositions and rumors that will necessarily have to be confirmed (or denied) in the future by the Cupertino company with official statements. We can only wait for further updates on the matter from Apple, which we are sure will not be long in coming over the next few months.
