Apple is reportedly working on a new iPhone, which will be similar to the iPhone SE, and will support wireless charging.
According to Digitimes Research analyst Luke Lin, the company is preparing a new inexpensive smartphone similar to the iPhone SE for 2018, featuring the wireless charging functionality, but not 3D sensing.
The smartphone will begin mass production in the second quarter with the official launch in May or June.
Previously, rumours stated that Apple is gearing up to introduce three new iPhones this year – two of those are expected to sport an OLED display while the other one will come with an LCD display.
However, a new report shares new details about the LCD panel for the new 6.1-inch model.
According to a report, this model will be manufactured by Japan Display Inc (JPI) and the company will be using a thin-film touch panel, which will replace the current touch panel.
Japan Display also says that Full Active LCDs are six-inch displays with a resolution of 2160×1080 pixels, reports DNA.
Previous rumours suggest the 6.1-inch LCD model will probably sport a metal back [like older iPhones] available in several colors, adding that the other two OLED handsets will come in two sizes: one about 6.3 inches long and the other 5.8 inches.
These rumours fall in line with predictions from noted KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who stated that Apple would launch three iPhones in 2018, out of which one would be a TFT-LCD model, which would be the most affordable iPhone from the group. This model may start around $649 to $749 which is around the same price range of an iPhone 8.
