Tim Cook Confirms Next Apple Launch Event for February 19, Most Likely To Introduce iPhone SE 4

Highlight

• Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed an Apple product launch event for February 19.
• Reports suggest it is likely to introduce the next-generation iPhone SE possibly called iPhone SE 4.
• iPhone SE 4 Expected Features – 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, Face ID support, USB-C port, A18 chip, 48MP main camera and 12MP front camera.

Caption – iPhone SE (3rd generation) was released in 2022. (Image credit – Apple)

We have been getting reports regarding the next iPhone SE model for a while now. Looks like it is finally time! Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed a new product launch for February 19 on X (formerly Twitter), sparking speculation about what’s coming.

Get ready to meet the newest member of the family.

Wednesday, February 19. #AppleLaunch pic.twitter.com/0ML0NfMedu

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 13, 2025

If Bloomberg’s Apple correspondent Mark Gurman is to believe, the event will likely introduce the next-generation iPhone SE, possibly called the iPhone SE 4.

Tim Cook teases the new iPhone SE.

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) February 13, 2025

While Cook in his X’s post didn’t confirm the model name, there have been contradictory reports in the past regarding the moniker of the next SE model. Some reports have suggested that Apple might introduce the new iPhone SE as a part of the iPhone 16 lineup. Popular Tipster Majin Bu previously claimed in a post on X that Apple’s new iPhone SE might be named the iPhone 16E.

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

This new model is expected to bring major design and hardware upgrades. That said, there is a chance Apple will likely stick with the name “iPhone SE” just as it has with previous models.

In any case, here’s what we know about the upcoming iPhone SE 4 for far.

iPhone SE 4 – What To Expect?

Caption – iPhone SE 4 dummy unit leaked earlier in January 2025. (@SonnyDickson on X)

First look at the iPhone SE 4 Dummy pic.twitter.com/qL0COgmPPA

— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) January 16, 2025

The iPhone SE 4 is expected to take design cues from the iPhone 14, which means a big departure from previous SE models could be on the cards.

Here’s what to expect based on rumours and speculations making headlines so far –

• 1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with a notch ditching the bottom bezel.
• Face ID support for the first time in an SE model replacing Touch ID.
• USB-C port in line with EU regulations.
• A18 chip (same as the iPhone 16 series) with 8GB RAM enabling Apple Intelligence AI features like smarter Siri, text suggestions and advanced photo editing.
• Apple’s in-house 5G modem, moving away from Qualcomm.
• 48MP main camera, a big upgrade from the previous 12MP sensor plus a 12MP front camera. However, it won’t have an ultra-wide lens like flagship iPhones.

iPhone SE 4 – Pricing and Competition (Expected)

The iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch at $499, which will place it in competition with the upcoming Google Pixel 9a set to arrive a month later. Apple is targeting budget-conscious buyers in key markets like the US, Canada, China and India.

Besides the iPhone SE 4, the February 19 event might also include launches for other products like the M4 MacBook Air, M3 iPad Air and iPad 11.

FAQs

Q1. When is the next Apple product launch event?

Answer. Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed a product launch event for February 19 on X (formerly Twitter).

Q2.What features are expected in the new iPhone SE 4?

Answer. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature a 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, Face ID support, USB-C port, A18 chip, 48MP main camera and 12MP front camera.

Q3. What is the expected price of the iPhone SE 4 and its main competitor?

Answer. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch at $499, competing with Google’s Pixel 9a.