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Apple isn't generally in the habit of cutting corners

The first iPhone only had 2G, the first iPad was super slow, and first AppleWatch had unusable apps.

They’re always evaluating if they can cut a corner.

They cut headphone jacks to save space. No reason you can't cut a pointless outer display to save space too!

The 7 had space for a jack (see StrangeParts retrofitting one); they removed it purely for sleekness (and money).