It was recently stated by a prominent leaker that Apple plans to swap the iPhone 17 Plus with a new 'Slim' model, which will feature an entirely new design. The company appears to have a lot of plans for its handsets, as it is also working on the fourth iteration of the iPhone SE lineup. It is now rumored that the company will launch the iPhone SE 4 early with an OLED display and upgraded camera setup at the back.
iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch earlier than expected, with a major redesign and powerful internals on par with the upcoming iPhone 16 models
The iPhone SE 4 will launch with a slew of major upgrades, which have been rumored for quite a while, stretching from the design of the device to its features. The news was shared in a post on Weibo by leaker Ice Universe, who has a credible track record of sharing accurate details regarding Apple products. The leaker claims that the iPhone SE 4 will launch earlier than expected, early next year, with some major upgrades, such as a new design and display technology.
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is slated to feature an OLED display, which is a major upgrade on its own from the SE 3, which houses an LCD panel. The display size would get bigger as well as the handset is slated to feature an iPhone 16-like design, and if the news has any heft to it, we might see the screen size jump up to 6.1 inches. It was recently reported that the iPhone SE 4 would be identical to the iPhone 16 from the back as both devices are slated to use the same backplate process.
As for what else is coming with the new SE, it will feature Face ID instead of Touch ID in the Home Button, thanks to the bigger edge-to-edge display. We suspect that the company will use the smaller iteration of the notch on the budget iPhone, which is comparatively more modern than the notch introduced with the iPhone X. USB-C is also expected to make the cut, which means that the device will be ready for modern-day accessories. Currently, the iPhone SE 3 features a Lightning port, which has been the company's go-to port solution for over a decade.
The display will see a size increase from 4.7 inches to 6.06 inches, a significant upgrade considering it will be an OLED panel instead of an LCD. Despite these upgrades, the internals of the device will be one of the key aspects, as the iPhone SE 4 is rumored to come with an A18 chip, which is the same chip the company has planned for the iPhone 16 lineup coupled with 6GB to 8GB of RAM configuration.
As for launch, it is possible that the company will see fit to introduce the device in the Spring of 2025, which means that the iPhone SE 4 could arrive between the March and May time frame. It was speculated earlier that the SE 4 will be priced well below the standard models, which will make it an appealing deal for many with a price between the $499 to $549. Would you buy the iPhone SE 4 or the upcoming iPhone 16?
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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