iPhone SE 4 Could Be More Expensive

[MacRumors]

Apple's fourth-generation iPhone SE could see a slight price increase over the current model, according to a new report originating in Asia.

Citing a Japanese source, the aggregator known as "yeux1122" on Korean social media site Naver claims that the fourth-generation iPhone SE will be priced below 78,000 yen–about $500. However, the price of the device is likely to exceed 800,000 won in Korea—around $540. This international pricing may indicate that the new iPhone SE could come in at a slightly higher price than the current model, which starts at $429.

Previous reports have indicated that the new model may continue to be priced starting at $429, or see an increase of around 10 percent. This would place it at about $470. Apple reportedly plans to keep the pricing below $500 in the United States, even if the price does go up slightly.

While the iPhone SE is Apple's low-cost iPhone option, a small price increase would be understandable given the device's expected upgrade to Face ID, a more modern all-screen design, OLED, USB-C, and more. The fourth-generation iPhone SE could launch as soon as March 2025.

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[Frantisekj]

I can not imagine it would cost the same with FaceID, 8GB RAM, large fullscreen OLED display. I gueess it will be OLED, right?

 

[Biro]

Most of us have been assuming the new SE will come in at $499 - at least in the U.S.

 

[FlyingDutch]

The new SE will be a slightly stripped down iPhone 14 with USB-C, in my opinion. And it will be priced accordingly.

 

[speedyraf]

Will it also come with 128GB storage rather than 64GB?

 

[iGüey]

Citing a Japanese source, the aggregator known as "yeux1122" on Korean social media site Naver claims that the fourth-generation iPhone SE will be priced below 78,000 yen–about $500.

Ok but, who is this guy?

 

[FlyingDutch]

Will it also come with 128GB storage rather than 64GB?

I’m expecting 128 GB to be the minimum nowadays

 

[thejadedmonkey]

USB-C is just a physical port. There's no reason why they would charge for that, unless they're also upgrading to usb3 speeds.

 

[PerfectChaos]

With more expensive components, I’m thinking this will start at $499.

 

[kiranmk2]

My prediction is that the SE4 will replace the iPhone 14 in the line up at $599. Apple will then monitor the unit sales at this higher price point. If it sells well, they will keep the lineup as it is. If sales fall off, I think they will introduce an SE Mini in 2026 at the $499 price point.

 

[haunebu]

Wasn't that low-cost Apple 5G modem supposed to make it more affordable? Oh, wait... that's just to squeeze out another supplier and reduce Apple's costs while the rest of us get stuck paying more a crap connectivity solution. Gee thanks, Tim.

 

[iPay]

In Europe, Apple may as well price the SE4 close to iPhone 15. Due to USB-C requirement, iPhone 14 and below can't be sold new or refurbished (barring second-hand grey market) since Dec-28. So, the cheapest iPhone currently available from Apple is the iPhone 15.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Wasn't that low-cost Apple 5G modem supposed to make it more affordable? Oh, wait... that's just to squeeze out another supplier and reduce Apple's costs while the rest of us get stuck paying more a crap connectivity solution. Gee thanks, Tim.

No, the modem was never about making anything more affordable to the consumer, and I don't think anyone claimed that. It's to reduce the build price for Apple.

 

[nuff_said]

I’m expecting 128 GB to be the minimum nowadays

Apple: Challenge accepted!

Jokes aside, it should start at 128GB and ideally will be true. I’m wondering if, similar to the launch of the new Mac mini, it will be “free” RAM but storage will be extra.

 

[Prof.]

That's one sexy render, though.

 

[ThomasJL]

It's no surprise that Tim Crook will be OK with raising prices even on budget model items, even though those are meant for lower-income people. His corporate greed is insatiable.

 

[joshwithachance]

My gut is telling me $499, because that still undercuts the iPhone 14 by $100; and it's essentially going to the be the same phone with one less camera but upgraded A18 processor, 8GB RAM and USB-C.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

It's no surprise that Tim Crook will be OK with raising prices even on budget model items, even though those are meant for lower-income people. His corporate greed is insatiable.

I don't think they were designed for low-income people. I've only seem them (regularly) used as corporate-issued phones, and by people who can easily afford more, but just don't care.

 

[fweber]

iPhone 17 „Air“ will be the SE4. Mark my words!

 

[turbineseaplane]

Please make a smaller one from the parts bin for us sad, poor, lonely, worn out small phone people

 

[FlyingDutch]

My gut is telling me $499, because that still undercuts the iPhone 14 by $100; and it's essentially going to the be the same phone with one less camera but upgraded A18 processor, 8GB RAM and USB-C.

iPhone 15 still is on sale with A16. It will be weird to have the SE with A18.

 

[smulji]

It's to reduce the build price for Apple.

And to improve power efficiency

 

[smulji]

iPhone 15 still is on sale with A16. It will be weird to have the SE with A18.

Maybe Apple will discontinue the iPhone 15 once the new SE goes on sale.

 

[FlyingDutch]

It's no surprise that Tim Crook will be OK with raising prices even on budget model items, even though those are meant for lower-income people. His corporate greed is insatiable.

Apple NEVER targeted low income people for their products. They want people buying their services.

 

[FlyingDutch]

Maybe Apple will discontinue the iPhone 15 once the new SE goes on sale.

This would be a first: they didn’t discontinued previous generation when introduced the SE.