It has been reported that Apple is considering improving the iPhone SE 4 to surpass the iPhone 15 in quality.
Macworld
The iPhone 15 has only been available for purchase for a week, yet rumors about future models are already circulating. Recently, details about the A18 chip for the iPhone 16 were revealed and now there is a report regarding the next iPhone SE, which is quite significant.
Based on reports from MacRumors, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to debut either next year or in 2025 and will come with a variety of new features. This will be the first update for the device since 2022, and it is speculated that some of the potential improvements include:
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The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will feature a new design without the traditional Home button, instead opting for a full-screen design similar to the iPhone 14.
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According to reports, Apple plans to switch from an LCD display to an OLED one with a notch.
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The iPhone SE 4 will feature Face ID instead of a Touch ID sensor.
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The new iPhone SE 4 will replace its Lightning port with a USB-C port.
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Improved camera: Although the iPhone SE 4 will maintain a single camera, it will receive an upgrade from 12MP to 48MP.
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According to reports, the iPhone SE 4 will follow the iPhone 15 Pro’s lead and remove the mute switch in favor of a customizable Action button.
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The iPhone SE is expected to feature the A16 Bionic chip, which is also found in the iPhone 15.
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According to reports, the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will be the initial device to include Apple’s 5G modem, which has been in the works since 2019.
This suggests that the phone could potentially surpass the iPhone 15 in quality, while being priced significantly lower. The iPhone 15 does not currently have an Action button, but it is rumored to be included in the iPhone 16. If the phone is indeed released in 2024, it remains uncertain how Apple will market it.
However, even if Apple chooses to release the new iPhone SE in 2025, it would still outshine the iPhone 16 in terms of affordability and comparable features. Currently, the iPhone SE is priced at $429, while the iPhone 13 starts at $599.
