The Nikkei Shimbun quoted an unnamed person familiar with the matter as reporting,applesNo new 4G phones will be launched in 2022, but sales of the iPhone SE, a low-cost version that supports 5G, will begin. People familiar with the matter said that Apple will not launch an updated version of the iPhone Mini next year due to its failure to attract consumers before.

According to the report, the low-cost iPhone will go on sale as early as the first half of 2022.

People familiar with the matter said that this phone will be equipped with Apple's A15 processor.QualcommThe X60 modem chip will support 5G connectivity.

Apple declined to comment.