The world waited for a new representative of the range of affordable and budget iPhones. The last update of the iPhone SE series was in 2022. But the release date of the iPhone SE 4, which Apple is working on, is still shrouded in mystery.
iTechua writes about this on August 31. The publication emphasizes that, paradoxically, the release date, price and characteristics of the new smartphone have not been clear for the past six months. And some of the forecasts generally look like assumptions: “if Apple releases the iPhone SE 4, then…”.
So, the exact release date is not yet known. Analyst Jeff Pu, via MacRumors, suggested that the launch could take place in 2025. Korean site The Elec also believes the next iPhone SE won't arrive until 2025, as Apple relies on BOE to supply screens, and that company is facing performance issues.
The latest iPhone SE model to be released in 2022 has a design similar to the iPhone 8, which is noticeably different from the new iPhone 15 models. Therefore, it is believed that if Apple does release an iPhone SE 4, it will be a noticeable upgrade, according to rumors and leaks information Namely – iPhone SE 4 may be a modified version of iPhone 14 with a 6.1-inch full-screen design.
It is expected that there will be a notch instead of the Home button, but it is not clear whether Face ID will be used and whether the TrueDepth system will have the same functionality as in the flagship models. It is very likely that the new iPhone SE will have a USB-C port, considering to the new standards adopted by the EU and in the iPhone 15.
iPhone SE 4 will probably switch to an OLED display. Given that previous models had LCD screens, this will be a new addition to Apple's affordable models. The iPhone SE 4 is likely to stick with a single camera, although there is speculation that it could be 48MP, like the iPhone 15.
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to get the A16 Bionic chip (the current SE model runs on the A15 Bionic, which is found in the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14). But according to a new leak, it is possible that the new model will get the updated A18 Bionic chip expected in the iPhone 16, which will give it a high level of performance.
With the possible increase in size, the iPhone SE 4 could get a larger battery. Sources report that the new model may use the iPhone 14's 3,279mAh battery, which will provide significantly more battery life.
The iPhone SE 4 will likely ship with iOS 18 as it is not expected until 2025. The new model is expected to get Apple Intelligence features, which are currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 are expected to remain unchanged.
How much will the iPhone SE 4 cost
The iPhone SE series is ideal for users who want all the features of an iPhone without paying too much . The iPhone SE 4 is expected to continue this tradition.
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to cost slightly more than its predecessor. At the same time, Apple will strive for a price tag for the gadget below 499 US dollars. For comparison, the previous available iPhone cost starting at $429.
Here's how much the previous models cost at launch:
- iPhone SE (2016) – $399;
- iPhone SE 2 (2020) – $399;
- iPhone SE 3 (2022) – $429.
If the iPhone SE 4 receives significant updates, its price may increase. However, Apple will likely want to avoid the iPhone SE 4's price tag approaching the iPhone 15's starting price of $799.