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How come that the "white" variant is not "white" on the front side? Like it has always been the case until iPhone 8? This is a huge disappointment for me. The

How come that the "white" variant is not "white" on the front side? Like it has always been the case until iPhone 8? This is a huge disappointment for me. The big reason to have white screen borders is to reduce contrast to light screen backgrounds, which is so much easier on the eyes when reading. And also, white front side is a design classic. Its removal is even a reason for me not to buy the new SE2.

plainOldText 7y ago
I was wondering the same thing. I’m glad I’m not the only one. Plus, the white front would have made it look much more elegant IMO.
- xenonite 7y ago
  I am also glad to hear that. Yes, I totally agree that white is much more elegant. Maybe this outcome is an effect of Johnathan Ive's departure?
  - plainOldText 7y ago
    It could be. I don't know who designs the iPhones these days, although Jony Ive is claimed to still count Apple as a client of his new company. I don't know if his heart is. One thing is certain to me, the black front makes the white version incomplete, and noticeably so, as if someone was inching towards "perfection", but then gave up. I'm still sporting the white iPhone 7, btw.
    - xenonite 7y ago
      Yes, I think you depict it well. Stopping just before the mountain peak. Sadly, the black front seems to be the new thing since the iPhone X. Maybe someone will manage to switch out the new SE's black front with a white iPhone 8 front :-) (still enjoying the classic SE in white here, along with several white iPads)
sod 7y ago
Cheaper to mass produce. Same front for all 3 devices.
- xenonite 7y ago
  Is "cheaper" now Apple's maxim? Oh well, then it goes downhill...
  - KMnO4 7y ago
    It always has been for the SE. If you want the luxury of choice and are willing to pay more than $399, Apple has many options for you to choose from.
    - xenonite 7y ago
      It would be great if it were as you say. I would be glad to buy a 4“ screen iPhone. Or at least something with Touch ID and a white front. I mean, the new iPhone SE is probably a nice thing, but there’s something incomplete to it. Sadly.

plainOldText 7y ago

I was wondering the same thing. I’m glad I’m not the only one. Plus, the white front would have made it look much more elegant IMO.

xenonite 7y ago
I am also glad to hear that. Yes, I totally agree that white is much more elegant. Maybe this outcome is an effect of Johnathan Ive's departure?
- plainOldText 7y ago
  It could be. I don't know who designs the iPhones these days, although Jony Ive is claimed to still count Apple as a client of his new company. I don't know if his heart is. One thing is certain to me, the black front makes the white version incomplete, and noticeably so, as if someone was inching towards "perfection", but then gave up. I'm still sporting the white iPhone 7, btw.
  - xenonite 7y ago
    Yes, I think you depict it well. Stopping just before the mountain peak. Sadly, the black front seems to be the new thing since the iPhone X. Maybe someone will manage to switch out the new SE's black front with a white iPhone 8 front :-) (still enjoying the classic SE in white here, along with several white iPads)

sod 7y ago

Cheaper to mass produce. Same front for all 3 devices.

xenonite 7y ago
Is "cheaper" now Apple's maxim? Oh well, then it goes downhill...
- KMnO4 7y ago
  It always has been for the SE. If you want the luxury of choice and are willing to pay more than $399, Apple has many options for you to choose from.
  - xenonite 7y ago
    It would be great if it were as you say. I would be glad to buy a 4“ screen iPhone. Or at least something with Touch ID and a white front. I mean, the new iPhone SE is probably a nice thing, but there’s something incomplete to it. Sadly.