Overview
- Multiple outlets cite manufacturing contacts who say the budget iPhone entered mass production shortly after CES 2026.
- Rumored hardware points to an A19 chip, a C1‑series modem and magnetic/MagSafe wireless charging of roughly 25W.
- A 6.1‑inch LTPS OLED at 60Hz is widely expected to carry over from the previous e‑model.
- Design reports conflict, with some sources calling for Dynamic Island and others saying the notch will remain.
- Pricing is tipped to start at $599, while a claimed jump to 256GB base storage is limited to a single report.