We have recently covered a report that says the iPhone 17 will get more expensive with the arrival of a new 'Slim' model. The company increased the price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, albeit it came with double the storage of its predecessor. Apple's rumored iPhone SE 4 is in development as of now, and its price will play a crucial role for the company and the competition.
iPhone SE 4 is rumored to come with the same price tag as the current model despite featuring a major redesign
iPhones are getting expensive, and Apple's budget iPhone SE lineup plays an important role in serving the entry-level market. The current SE 3 is priced at $429, which is a pretty decent price point, but given the device's conventional design, it still seems expensive. However, with Apple jumping to the bigger all-screen design coupled with Face ID and powerful internals, it would be hard for Apple to stick to the same pricing scheme.
A tipster claims that Apple will possibly keep the price of the iPhone SE 4 below the $500 mark. The leaker states that the company could opt for the same price as the current models, but it sounds too good to be true. However, he also states the price would be kept under $500. In both cases, it would be a very attractive price point for the end user, as it would blow the completion out of the water.
The iPhone SE 4 will adopt the design of the iPhone 14, which means that it will come with a bigger display that stretches from edge to edge and Face ID housed in a smaller version of the notch. Additionally, the device will shift from the old LCD displays to OLED, which will be a major plus for the budget iPhone. Lastly, the company will also incorporate a USB-C port, marking an end to Lightning for good on the iPhone models.
A report from The Information also claimed last week that the iPhone SE 4 will remain the cheaper option in Apple's iPhone lineup. However, the report did not mention the price range. Revegnus on X states that the iPhone SE 4 could launch with a price tag set between $429 and $500. At this price range, competition from Android is fierce. However, Android smartphones do not offer major novelty features in this range. Apple will potentially make the device capable of running AI operations. Samsung, on the other hand, released One UI 6.1 for its mid-range phones, which lacks AI features.
The iPhone SE 4 will potentially launch next year, but since it is too early to conclude, be sure to take the news with a grain of salt. Do you think the SE 4 will take away market share from Android smartphones?
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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