Highlights
- The iPhone SE 4 will be the first update to the SE lineup in three years.
- Could feature a significant redesign inspired by the iPhone 14.
- The release is expected in March 2024.
- The iPhone SE 4 may include a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, Action Button, and USB-C.
- Will most likely get Apple Intelligence features as well.
- Reportedly price will start at $499.
iPhone SE, launched in 2022, currently starts ₹47600. (Image credit – Apple)
With the iPhone 16 now in the market, attention is shifting to Apple’s next release and speculations are starting an early buzz. One might assume that the iPhone 17 might be the next in line but we are here to tell you that’s not what Apple plans.
Apparently, it’s the iPhone SE 4!
Expected to arrive in March 2024, this will be the first update to the iPhone SE in three years.
While official details are still under wraps, rumours suggest it promises to be the most significant redesign in the SE lineup’s history.
iPhone SE 4 – Here’s Everything We Know So Far (Rumours)
iPhone SE 4 – Design
Since 2020, the iPhone SE has stuck with the iPhone 8 design.
It boasts a 4.7-inch LCD, rounded edges, and a home button.
However, rumours suggest the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is set to do away with this standard look. Instead, the Apple design team will be favouring something much more modern.
Multiple reports claim that a design inspired by the iPhone 14 is on the cards for the next-generation SE model. We will most likely get a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, flat edges, Face ID, and a smaller notch.
However, not everything will be changing. The next iPhone SE will again come with a single camera. This is one aspect where it will not be like the iPhone 14, which had a dual-camera system.
Action Button and USB-C
If some reports are to be believed, one of the most exciting changes in the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is going to be the addition of the Action Button.
The button was first introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro. It is now included in the entire iPhone 16 lineup as well.
iPhone SE could replace the mute switch with a new customisable button. (Image credit – 91Mobiles)
This customisable button will replace the traditional mute switch. If true, this will offer iPhone SE users more functionality.
In addition, the iPhone SE 4 will mark the final transition away from Lightning connectors to USB-C. This will most likely happen because of the EU regulations.
So, now charging the iPhone SE will be simple. Users would be able to use the same USB-C cable they use for their iPads or Macbooks.
Apple Intelligence on the iPhone SE
iPhone SE 4 could get Apple Intelligence with features such as Writing Tools, Photos Clean Up, Genmoji, and an all-new Siri. (Image credit – Apple)
It would be interesting to Apple Intelligence on the next iPhone SE, which will also be the cheapest iPhone.
iPhone SE 4 could come with Apple Intelligence since rumours suggest it would be powered by an A18 chip and will carry 8GB of RAM.
Apple Intelligence will bring key features such as Writing Tools, Photos Clean Up, Genmoji, and an all-new Siri to the iPhone SE, making it a more interesting choice for users who are planning on buying a new iPhone for Apple Intelligence only.
Price and Lineup Changes
The iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to come with a higher price tag. It could start at $499 (approx INR 42,000).
For comparison, Apple currently sells the iPhone 14 for $599 (approx INR 52,000), and the SE 4 would offer similar performance for $100 (approx INR 9000) less.
The iPhone lineup could look like this after the SE 4 launch:
iPhone SE: $499 (approx INR 42,000)
iPhone 15: $699 (approx INR 70,000)
iPhone 15 Plus: $799 (approx INR 79,000)
iPhone 16: $799 (approx INR 70,000)
iPhone 16 Plus: $899 (approx INR 89,000)
iPhone 16 Pro: $999 (approx INR 1,19,000)
iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1199 (approx INR 1,64,000)
Certain reports suggest after the launch of the iPhone SE 4, there is a high chance of Apple discontinuing some older iPhone models. This is being speculated because all iPhones moving to USB-C and the SE 4 offering Apple Intelligence at a lower price.
All eyes are now on March 2024 and some official confirmation before that.
FAQs
Q1. When is the iPhone SE 4 expected to be released?
Answer. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be released in March 2024.
Q2. What new features might the iPhone SE 4 include?
Answer. The iPhone SE 4 may feature a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, an Action Button, USB-C, an A18 chip, and 8GB of RAM.
Q3. What is the rumoured starting price for the iPhone SE 4?
Answer. The iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to start at $499 (approximately INR 42,000).
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