iPhone SE 4: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

[MacRumors]

Rumors about a fourth-generation iPhone SE have been circulating since just months after the current model launched in 2022. Below, we have recapped rumors about the device, including potential features and release timing.

The latest word comes from UBI Research analyst Dae-Jeong Yoon, who this week said that mass production of the fourth-generation iPhone SE has been delayed until 2025, according to Korean publication The Elec. Other sources agree the device will launch in 2025 at the earliest, including analysts Ming-Chi Kuo, Jeff Pu, and Blayne Curtis.

In April, Kuo claimed that the next iPhone SE would be equipped with an Apple-designed 5G modem and have a similar design as the standard iPhone 14, suggesting that the device would have a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, and flat edges. However, since the device's launch has reportedly been pushed back, Apple's plans could change.

Apple has reportedly been planning its own modem since at least 2018, and acquired the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019 to bolster these efforts. At this point, it is looking like the modem will not be ready until 2025 at the earliest, with all iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models expected to stick with Qualcomm modems.

The current iPhone SE was released in March 2022 and has a 4.7-inch LCD display, Touch ID, 5G, a 12-megapixel rear camera, and the A15 Bionic chip. Priced starting at $429 in the U.S., it is the most affordable iPhone model in Apple's lineup.

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[Ch3ckM4te]

That’s way off!

Not that that’s the model I’m waiting for. Just figured it would come early next year.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Hard to believe Apple is still selling old iPhone SE models. My all-time favorite iPhone SE design.

 

[Jay Tee]

The delay could be good for some since many will need two iPhones: for work and personal, but don't want to splurge on two phones in one go.

SE 4 as work phone, and 15/15 Pro as personal.

 

[sw1tcher]

In April, Kuo claimed that the next iPhone SE would be equipped with an Apple-designed 5G modem and have a similar design as the standard iPhone 14...

I'm not so sure Apple would base the next iPhone SE on such a recent model (iPhone 14). Using the iPhone XR with its single camera would allow Apple to keep costs (and selling price) down while also giving people a larger 6.1" display. Unless Apple wants all iPhones to support MagSafe.

 

[sw1tcher]

Many will want two iPhones: one for work and another personal. SE 4 as work phone, and 15/15 Pro as personal.

Why carry 2 iPhones when you can go dual SIM? That's what I (and many others) did ever since iPhone supported it with physical SIM and eSIM.

I suppose carrying around 2 iPhones could be used as an excuse when you don't answer a call/text from your boss by saying you forgot it at home.

 

[Jay Tee]

Why carry 2 iPhones when you can go dual SIM? That's what I did ever since iPhone supported it with physical SIM and eSIM

Contacts are messed up. Business data is mixed with personal....the list goes on.

 

[senttoschool]

Too bad Apple won't re-use the iPhone 13 Mini as the new SE.

 

[erikkfi]

If Apple never releases a mini phone again, I'll be forever on the SE track, buying whatever's the cheapest appliance Apple makes. My 13 mini has at least a few more years left, so I'm not sweating it.

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

Next story: iPhone SE 4 has been delayed till 2025! They should make a 15 mini the new SE

 

[Aston441]

Hard to believe Apple is still selling old iPhone SE models. My all-time favorite iPhone SE design.

Where? India? I don’t see the 1stGen SE for sale even as a refurb. Apple also stopped updating it at (iOS 14? not sure).

I agree it is today one of the top two iPhones ever made, the other being the 6s+

 

[SirAnthonyHopkins]

Too bad Apple won't re-use the iPhone 13 Mini as the new SE.

Right?? I don’t really understand that demand for smaller phones can be so low that it’s not even worth using the SE line to provide that option. I’m on the 13 mini and my girlfriend just got the 14; I thought I’d be jealous but honestly holding it just makes me feel even more confident that the mini is the right size for me. Really hope there’s another smaller model by the time it comes for me to upgrade.

 

[krspkbl]

Thank goodness it'll be 6.1" and not the same size as the Mini.

If the price and timing is right I might pick it up. 6.1" is smaller than I'm used to but I could live with it. Would be nice to have a cheap option that doesn't use the ancient forehead/chin design and isn't so tiny that it feels like a kids toy (I'm talking about the Mini)

 

[luigismalucelli]

Back in the day, my iPhone 6 Plus was robbed from me (Brazilians say yay).

I got a 1st Gen iPhone SE until I bought an iPhone 7 when it launched.
PERFECT

 

[Isentropic]

Those days of $399-$499 iPhone (without contract even) were great.

 

[krspkbl]

The delay could be good for some: many will need two iPhone for work and personal but don't want to splurge on two phones in one go.

SE 4 as work phone, and 15/15 Pro as personal.

Never thought of that. I'll probably get next years iPhone then pick up the new SE as a work phone.

 

[SactoGuy18]

I still say the next iPhone SE will be essentially a slightly de-contented iPhone 13 mini, but with no Face ID (Touch ID on enlarged power button), only a single rear camera sensor and of course USB Type C charging connector.

 

[krspkbl]

Those days of $399-$499 iPhone (without contract even) were great.

I remember paying ~£400-500 for my first iPhone which was the 3G.

My iPhone 4S was £600.

My iPhone 12 Pro Max was £1100

 

[Apple_Robert]

The SE is a good model for a lot of folks who mainly use the phone as a phone. As such, that is probably why it isn't updated every year.

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

I pray the SE4 doesn't ditch the home button otherwise it's gonna be a nightmare explaining to my grandmother how to return to the home screen and how to unlock her phone. She already struggles with using an iPhone enough as it is on her SE2.

 

[ACHD]

I'm not so sure Apple would base the next iPhone SE on such a recent model (iPhone 14). Using the iPhone XR with its single camera would allow Apple to keep costs (and selling price) down while also giving people a larger 6.1" display. Unless Apple wants all iPhones to support MagSafe.

thing is people bought the SE for the size... THey don't want larger phones

The larger phones are already taken up by the 14, 13 etc etc.

Making the phone larger would remove that segment. People who bought the SE don't really complain about size as its what they want. Making this 6.1 would make literal no sense. the 14/13/12/11/xr was the device that was SE price like but larger already

 

[Kiwamu]

Too bad Apple won't re-use the iPhone 13 Mini as the new SE.

/me that plans to hold on to his 13 mini as long as he can

I would so love that.

 

[Sorinut]

Why carry 2 iPhones when you can go dual SIM? That's what I (and many others) did ever since iPhone supported it with physical SIM and eSIM.

I suppose carrying around 2 iPhones could be used as an excuse when you don't answer a call/text from your boss by saying you forgot it at home.

I work in clinical healthcare. I don't want a single snippet of PPI on my personal device, so I carry two.

My work phone is a company-provided 2022 SE.

 

[timber]

thing is people bought the SE for the size... THey don't want larger phones

The larger phones are already taken up by the 14, 13 etc etc.

Making the phone larger would remove that segment. People who bought the SE don't really complain about size as its what they want. Making this 6.1 would make literal no sense. the 14/13/12/11/xr was the device that was SE price like but larger already

I believe most people bought SEs for price despite the size as Apple usually makes larger the same as high end.

 

[sw1tcher]

thing is people bought the SE for the size... THey don't want larger phones

The larger phones are already taken up by the 14, 13 etc etc.

Making the phone larger would remove that segment. People who bought the SE don't really complain about size as its what they want. Making this 6.1 would make literal no sense. the 14/13/12/11/xr was the device that was SE price like but larger already

I get the part about some buyers wanting smaller sized iPhones.

But I was looking at it from Apple's perspective. The iPhone SE was based on older iPhone models using older tech to keep costs down and to allow Apple to hit a certain price point, not so much as to give buyers smaller screen iPhones. At least that's how I saw it.

Apple probably thinks the buyers who prefer smaller screens is a segment Apple can afford to lose based on Apple not offering a new iPhone 14 mini. If Apple stopped offering a smaller screen iPhone, where are these people going to go? It's not as if you can get an Android device with a smaller (under 6.0") screen. These people will likely stick with Apple even if it means having to buy a 6.1" screen iPhone due to the Apple ecosystem.