https://www.cnet.com/news/no-iphone-se-no-problem-this-is-the-budget-iphone-to-get/ > With all the hubbub surrounding the launch of the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, it was easy to overlook another Apple development: No more iPhone SE. > In other words, no more "budget" option. The SE debuted at $399, but was cut to $349 with the arrival of the iPhone X and iPhone 8 last year.