The iPhone SE 4 could be the most significant upgrade to Apple‘s mid-range SE line yet, with a fresh design and a slew of new capabilities supposedly in the works.
According to leaks, unlike the iPhone SE (2022), this phone would resemble an iPhone 14, complete with Face ID and no home button. However, it might be an even better phone in many aspects, as it could include an Action button, USB-C, and weigh less.
Of course, the iPhone 14 isn’t Apple’s most recent phone, and by the time the iPhone SE 4 arrives, we may be a few generations ahead, as reports suggest it may arrive in 2025 or later.
Let’s get right to the point
- What exactly is it? The next low-cost iPhone
- When will it be available? Originally scheduled for 2025, but now unknown
- What will it cost? Expect a pricing in the mid-range.
DATE AND PRICE OF THE IPHONE SE 4
It’s difficult to predict when (or if) the iPhone SE 4 will be released because, unlike other phones, we don’t receive a new one every year. The iPhone SE 3 was released in March 2022, however the iPhone SE 2 was released in April 2020, and the first model was released in March 2016.
So, while a March or April release appears most plausible, the actual year we’ll see the iPhone SE 4 – or whether we’ll see it at all – is more uncertain.
Recently, Apple leaker Jeff Pu projected that the iPhone SE 4 would be released in 2025. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the iPhone SE 4 “is not currently part of Apple’s new product planning” for the next couple of years, implying that the phone won’t be available until at least 2026.
However, MacRumors has recently reported that the iPhone SE 4 will be released in 2025.
NEWS AND RUMOURS ABOUT THE IPHONE SE 4
In addition to these images, the source states that the iPhone SE 4 will have a 6.1-inch screen and will be available in Midnight (black), Starlight (white), and Product RED colors.
Another report claims the iPhone SE 4 will sport an iPhone 14-style design, replete with a notch, 6.1-inch screen, and Face ID. However, they add that the iPhone SE 4 will have a programmable Action Button rather than a mute switch, as well as USB-C, but only one back camera.
Similar claims about the iPhone SE 4 having an Action button and USB-C have been made several times since, with MacRumors claiming that, in addition to those features, the iPhone SE 4 – which will reportedly be housed in a modified iPhone 14 body – will have an OLED screen and weigh less than the iPhone 14 at 165g, possibly due to only housing one – apparently 48MP – camera.
Ming-Chi Kuo (an analyst with a strong track record for Apple intelligence) has also stated, via a note obtained by MacRumors, that the iPhone SE 4 will have 4GB of RAM.
In terms of connection, another Apple leaker, Jeff Pu, claims that Apple is working on a custom-designed 5G modem that will be made by the company’s chipmaking partner, TSMC, utilizing a 4nm process. It’s unclear whether this 5G processor will provide any performance or power efficiency gains over rival modems from Qualcomm, but it’s safe to assume that the iPhone SE 4 will provide top-tier network connectivity.
WISHLIST FOR IPHONE SE 4
1. A fresh look
The design of the iPhone SE (2022) is more than old – it’s ancient, with even the most basic of phones displaying it in a variety of ways.
So we’re hoping for a design refresh for the iPhone SE 4. This shouldn’t be difficult for Apple because it has a plethora of phones with more current designs that it can imitate. The good news is that there are indications that Apple may do so.
2. More initial storage
The iPhone SE 3 starts at 64GB, which is frankly insufficient in 2023, especially given its mid-range price and lack of a microSD card port.
So, for the iPhone SE 4, we hope to see 128GB as the beginning size – and without a price increase.
3. A reduced cost
In terms of pricing, the iPhone SE (2022) already costs more than the iPhone SE (2020), thus not only is a price increase undesirable, but we would prefer a lower starting price so that this truly is an inexpensive iPhone again.
Given reports of a larger screen and maybe a redesigned design, this is unlikely, but we can dream.
4. A bigger screen
The iPhone SE 3 has a 4.7-inch screen, which is perhaps too little even for most enthusiasts of smaller phones, therefore we’d want to see the iPhone SE 4 grow in size.
The good news is that speculations indicate to a 5.7-6.1-inch screen, which would be a significant increase while remaining compact, particularly if the smaller of those sizes is adopted. In reality, when combined with a redesigned design and thinner bezels, the overall footprint doesn’t need to be much larger.
5. Additional camera lenses
The iPhone SE 3 features only one camera lens on the back, which is insufficient even for a mid-range phone. Sure, it’s a good camera, but it’s also limited, with only a wide field of view. So, with the iPhone SE 4, we want a second lens that can be either ultra-wide or telephoto.
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