If you were hoping that the design of the 2019 iPhone models would change, you'd be disappointed.According to Nomura analyst Ann
In her latest publication, Anne writes that Applewill not follow its traditional design update plan. Usually, the company significantly updates the design of the iPhone every two years. However, the iPhone 2019 will remain with the previous design, but will contain more features related to augmented reality.
We believe that the three new iPhones of 2019 will retain the design (size of the case and display), like the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max. They will have new features related to augmented reality.
IPhone sales are already falling, and the lack of a new oneDesign is unlikely to affect them positively. Because of this, according to the analyst, iPhone sales will fall from 213 million in 2018 to 204 million in 2019. In 2020, their number will drop to 200 million.
Apple will significantly update the design of its smartphones in 2020. In addition, this year's models will support 5G.
We think 2019 will be the last year inwhich iPhone will retain the design of iPhone X. This year, the company will focus on work on 5G support and augmented reality capabilities. In 2020, smartphones with a new design and support for 5G will be released.
It's too early to talk about Apple's plans for 2019. However, the assumptions of the analyst may well be true. IPhone models 2018 were not able to attract buyers because of the high price and the lack of significant new features. If Apple chooses the same strategy for next year, sales will fall even lower.