iPhone SE Rumour Suggests It Might Be Named iPhone 16E, Protective Case And Price Leaks

Highlights

• A new leak suggests the next iPhone SE might be renamed to iPhone 16E.
• It is expected to cost $499 with upgrades including 8GB of RAM, A18 chipset, 48MP main camera, OLED screen and Face ID support.
• The phone will be available in white and black colours.

It has been a while since Apple updated the iPhone SE model and previous rumours have hinted some action on that front in 2025.

Yes, multiple reports suggest Apple is expected to finally launch a new budget-friendly iPhone SE this year. However, we are now hearing murmurs that the phone might get a completely new moniker.

Popular tipster MajinBuOfficial on X (formerly Twitter) recently suggested in an X post that the device will be named the iPhone 16E. If this turns out to be true, we will have a shift from the SE branding and the phone will be included in Apple’s primary iPhone lineup.

Based on what my source has reported, it seems that the new iPhone that Apple will unveil in 2025 will not be called iPhone SE4, but iPhone 16E. It should feature a design similar to the iPhone 14, with an OLED display and an action button. The available colors will be white and… pic.twitter.com/Vm8DCh1Xo0

— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) December 31, 2024

The iPhone SE series has always felt a bit separate from the rest of Apple’s offerings, but this rebranding could change that. Adding to the speculation, the leaker also posted protective case images revealing designs of the iPhone 16E.

The post added that the phone will only be available in white and black colours.

Its design is rumoured to resemble the iPhone 14 featuring an OLED screen and Face ID—both firsts for the SE line.

While it’s surprising to see these features introduced this late, they could make the device more appealing to budget-conscious buyers.

iPhone SE 4th Gen (iPhone 16E) – Price and Features Leaked

Meanwhile, a Korean report by the famous blogger yeux1122 recently shed some light on the pricing strategy based on a source from Japan.

According to yeux1122’s post (translated via Google Translate), the iPhone 16E (iPhone SE) is expected to cost $499. While the price might seem too expensive when compared to the previous generation device, the rumoured upgrades do make it look like a better deal.

Rumoured upgrades include –

• 8GB of RAM
• A18 chipset
• 48MP main camera, borrowed from the iPhone 16
• Bigger screen with Face ID support

After a two-year gap since the last iPhone SE, Apple will definitely have a lot of new aspects to highlight to the customer. If the rumours are true, the iPhone 16E (iPhone SE) might be the next most exciting release from the Apple lineup.

FAQs

Q1. What might the new name for the iPhone SE be?

Answer. The iPhone SE might be renamed to iPhone 16E, shifting it into Apple’s primary iPhone lineup.

Q2. What is the expected price of the iPhone 16E (iPhone SE)?

Answer. The iPhone 16E (iPhone SE) is expected to cost $499.

Q3. What are the rumoured upgrades for the iPhone 16E (iPhone SE)?

Answer. Rumoured upgrades include 8GB of RAM, A18 chipset, 48MP main camera, OLED screen and Face ID support.