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iPhone SE 3 Stock Running Out as Apple Prepares for iPhone SE 4 Launch

Highlights

Reports confirm stock for the current iPhone SE 3 is running low suggesting its imminent discontinuation.
Upcoming iPhone SE 4 expected features – a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, USB-C and new features like Genmoji and Notification Summaries.
The new iPhone SE is rumoured to start at $499.

iPhone SE 3 launched in 2022. (Image credit – Apple)

It is now becoming clear that Apple is shifting its focus entirely to the upcoming iPhone SE model with the launch of the redesigned iPhone SE 4 approaching. If you want an iPhone SE 3, you can still order it online for now but reports suggest Apple Store inventory is running low.

The supply of the current iPhone SE launched in 2022 is rapidly shrinking at Apple Stores, according to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter. This isn’t surprising as Apple is expected to unveil a brand-new iPhone SE in just a couple of months. However, what’s notable is that Apple seems to have no plans to keep the current model available once the new one launches.

iPhone SE 4 – What We Know So Far?

Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE, which might be called the iPhone 16E, is set for a major overhaul, possibly arriving in April. This will be the biggest redesign in the history of the SE lineup featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, USB-C and support for Apple Intelligence.

New features like Genmoji and Notification Summaries will also be part of the package, which will make it more aligned with Apple’s flagship models.

However, these upgrades come with a price since the new iPhone SE is rumoured to start at $499 marking a significant jump from its predecessor.

Apple often keeps older models at lower prices to cater to budget-conscious buyers as they did with the M1 MacBook Air when the M2 version was launched. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case with the iPhone SE 3. Reports suggest that production of the current model has already slowed down signalling its potential discontinuation.

This might disappoint those hoping for an affordable iPhone around $300. However, the iPhone SE 3 is based on the 2017 iPhone 8 and is outdated in many ways. The phone struggles to compete with Android devices in the same price range even as it offers a solid chipset and decent cameras.

Apple stopped selling the iPhone SE 3 in the European Union late last year due to new USB-C regulations, which banned the sale of Lightning-equipped devices like the iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 14.

FAQs

Q1. What is happening with the stock of iPhone SE 3?

Answer. Reports suggest Apple Store inventory of the current iPhone SE, launched in 2022, is running low. Apple seems to have no plans to keep the current model available once the new iPhone SE 4 launches.

Q2. What upgrades can we expect in the upcoming iPhone SE 4?

Answer. The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is set for a major overhaul featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, USB-C, and support for Apple Intelligence, along with new features like Genmoji and Notification Summaries.

Q3. What will be the price of the new iPhone SE 4 and how does it compare to the iPhone SE 3?

Answer. The new iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to start at $499, marking a significant jump from its predecessor. Unlike previous models, Apple seems to have no plans to continue selling the SE 3 at a lower price.