Update: iPhone SE 4 Expected in 2025 with Major Upgrades

Highlights

• The iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch in 2025.
• The phone is rumoured to have a 6.1-inch OLED display, 48MP camera, A18 chip and 5G support.
• Recent leaks suggest it will not have an Action Button.
• Apple aims to keep the pricing close to the current iPhone SE.

It has been months since we have been hearing leaks and rumours about the next-generation Apple iPhone SE. Multiple reports have indicated the iPhone SE 4 is expected to have a global launch in March 2025.

Now a recent unofficial leak on X (previously Twitter) has shared a glimpse of of a case allegedly designed for the upcoming smartphone. While we cannot be certain about the authenticity of the leaked case images, it does reveal some key details.

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— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) October 12, 2024

Earlier rumours suggested that the iPhone SE 4 might include an Action Button similar to the iPhone 15 Pro.

However, the recent leaks indicate that this won’t be the case. The phone might feature a cutout for the traditional mute switch on the upper left side similar to the latest iPhone models.

Apart from this, reports have already suggested that the upcoming iPhone SE will have a 6.1-inch OLED display, a powerful 48MP camera, USB-C and Face ID.

Mark Gurman last cited some internal sources to report that Apple is nearing production of an updated iPhone SE — codenamed V59.

“A new iPhone SE with an OLED display, edge-to-edge screen and no home button is in advanced testing, but a release isn’t planned until next year,” Gurman wrote on X (previously Twitter)

A new iPhone SE with an OLED display, edge-to-edge screen and no home button is in advanced testing, but a release isn’t planned until next year. A fresh AirTag is also in development, though Apple isn’t planning a release until next year either.

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 6, 2024

Here’s everything we know about the upcoming iPhone SE 4.

iPhone SE 4 to Look Similar to iPhone 14 With Some Differences (Expected)

The iPhone SE 4 is expected to look similar to the iPhone 14. However, some distinctions can be expected.

Firstly, the SE 4 won’t have the dual-camera setup that we have seen iPhone 14. This means it will not have an ultra-wide camera.

However, it will sport a 48MP main camera. Reports also indicated that despite only having one physical rear camera, the phone will offer two focal lengths. This will be a 1x using the full 48MP sensor and a 2x that zooms into the central 12MP area of the sensor to deliver optical-quality zoom.

iPhone SE 4 – To Include A18 Chip and 5G (Expected)

The next iPhone SE is rumoured to feature the A18 chip. It is the same processor found in the latest iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

This would bring significant performance improvements and support for Apple’s AI-driven features. The upcoming device is also expected to come with a 5G modem developed by Apple. This will potentially deliver faster network speeds.

iPhone SE 4 – No Action Button but Mute Switch Expected (Rumoured)

Earlier there were rumours that suggested that the iPhone SE 4 might include an Action Button similar to the iPhone 15 Pro.

However, recent leaks indicate that this won’t be the case.

Instead, the phone will feature a cutout for the traditional mute switch on the upper left side, much like the latest iPhone models.

iPhone SE 4 – Face ID and AI Support (Expected)

One of the biggest changes expected is the removal of the home button and Touch ID.

The iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to be the first in the series to adopt Face ID marking a significant design shift.

The phone may also support Apple Intelligence features with 8GB of RAM on board, which is the minimum requirement for Apple Intelligence.

iPhone SE 4 – Affordable Pricing (Expected)

As per multiple reports, Apple is aiming to keep the price close to that of the current iPhone SE.

The current iPhone SE launched at $429 in the US, at £419 in the UK, at AU$719 in Australia and ₹46,599 in India.

Apple is expected to keep competitive features and pricing in mind.

Meanwhile, we can expect more details about the iPhone SE 4 to emerge as the 2025 launch date approaches.

FAQs

Q1. When is the expected launch date for the iPhone SE 4?

Answer. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to have a global launch in 2025.

Q2. What are the key expected features of the iPhone SE 4?

Answer. The iPhone SE 4 will have a 6.1-inch OLED display, a powerful 48MP camera, USB-C, Face ID, and is rumored to feature the A18 chip and 5G support.

Q3. Will the iPhone SE 4 include an Action Button?

Answer. Recent leaks indicate that the iPhone SE 4 will not include an Action Button but will feature a traditional mute switch on the upper left side.

Q4. How does Apple plan to price the iPhone SE 4?

Answer, Apple aims to keep the price close to that of the current iPhone SE, which launched at $429 in the US, £419 in the UK, AU$719 in Australia and ₹46,599 in India.

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