While all eyes are on the Fall of 2016 for the launch of the iPhone 7, Apple's latest 4-inch budget iPhone being dubbed the 'iPhone 6c' has reportedly entered production stage.

After launching the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, Apple's latest move has been to create a cheaper version of the two phones, and not to mention a smaller one too. WCCF Tech reported that people at Foxconn are saying that the 4-inch and more affordable version of the phone by the Cupertino-based company is now being manufactured.

The iPhone 6c is being rumoured to be a close rendition to the iPhone 4s, bringing the phone a few leaps back in time, since the phone manufacturers started making their handsets 5 inches in size or bigger in terms of screen dimensions.

Christian Today further adds that the iPhone 6c will not sport the plastic enclosure that the iPhone 5C had. Rumours say that the smartphone will sport a metal body, the same width of the iPhone 6s, thus also making it much lighter and smaller than any iPhone ever built

Interestingly, there have also been reports stating that the name 'iPhone 6c' might actually not be the name of the upcoming budget smartphone by Apple. People are talking about the name being dubbed as 'the iPhone 7 Mini' or 'the iPhone 5s Mark II'.

For the meantime, while no further updates are being given by Apple, people will most probably have to wait for a company announcement or maybe even as far at the launch, which according to JBH News has slated to fall somewhere in April or May 2016.

The iPhone 6c will be without a Touch ID capability, removing fingerprint sensors from the cheaper handset. Other notable specs being rumoured include an Apple A8 chipset to power the device, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, v4.1 Bluetooth and enhanced front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture for FaceTime. The chipset being provided is the same chipset that powers the Apple iPhone 6 and up models.