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Apple confirms that iPhone 5s/5 cases will fit the new iPhone SE

The handset will officially arrive next week
Accessories
March 21, 2016

We’ve got some good news for anyone thinking about purchasing the new iPhone SE, which was announced earlier today at Apple’s special media event.

Compatible with all iPhone 5s/5 cases

Compatible with all iPhone 5s/5 cases

Compatible with all iPhone 5s/5 cases

Apple has indeed confirmed that all previous iPhone 5s/5 cases will fit the new device. That means that buyers will have a huge number of different cases to select from when the handset officially launches next Thursday, March 31.

The iPhone SE will start at $399 for the 16GB version while a 64GB edition is $499. You’ll be able to order the handset starting this Thursday, March 24.

Apple is also planning to sell two leather cases specifically for the new handset. A black or midnight blue leather version will cost $39 and should be available soon.

New cases colors for the iPhone 6s/6s Plus

New cases colors for the iPhone 6s/6s Plus

New cases colors for the iPhone 6s/6s Plus

Apple has also expanded the color choices for both the leather and silicone cases for the iPhone 6s/6s Plus.

Here are all the colors available in the silicone version. The iPhone 6s case is $35, while a 6s Plus version is $39.

  • WhiteStone
  • Yellow
  • Apricot
  • Light Pink
  • Antique White
  • Midnight Blue
  • Lavender
  • Lilac
  • Royal Blue
  • Mint
  • Charcoal Gray
  • Orange
  • Red

The leather version of Apple’s case costs $45 for the iPhone 6s and $49 for the iPhone 6s Plus. Here is the new color lineup.

  • Saddle Brown
  • Marigold
  • Midnight Blue
  • Storm Gray
  • Marine Blue
  • Brown
  • Black
  • Rose Gray
  • Red