iPhone SE 4 Said to Feature 48MP Rear Lens, 12MP TrueDepth Camera

[MacRumors]

Apple's forthcoming iPhone SE 4 will feature a single 48-megapixel rear camera and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera on the front, according to details revealed in a new Korean supply chain report.

ET News reports that Korea-based LG Innotek is the main supplier of the front and rear camera modules for the more budget-friendly ~$400 device, which is expected to launch in the first quarter of next year. Foxconn and Cowell Electronics are also said to be contributing camera parts.

The current iPhone 16 uses a rear 48-megapixel Wide Angle lens, which Apple refers to as a "Fusion" lens, so-called because of its ability to be used for both standard photos and cropped-in 2x zoom photos. The iPhone 16 also features a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera on the front, suggesting the fourth-generation iPhone SE could include the same camera setup, just minus the additional Ultra Wide camera.

The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to have an all-display design similar to the iPhone 14, featuring Face ID instead of Touch ID, a 6.06-inch display, OLED display technology instead of LCD, a USB-C port, the iPhone 14 battery, 8GB RAM to support Apple Intelligence, and perhaps a multi-purpose Action button to replace the mute switch. The iPhone SE 4 is also expected to be the first device that is equipped with an Apple-designed 5G chip.

Apple announced the existing third-generation iPhone SE on March 8, 2022, while the successor device could well debut around March 2025, according to reports.

Article Link: iPhone SE 4 Said to Feature 48MP Rear Lens, 12MP TrueDepth Camera

 

[Removebeforeflight]

And the elephant in the room as always is what is not mentioned here: still a 60Hz screen refresh rate, I guess

 

[Ctrlos]

Id love it if they ditched wireless charging and we had a full aluminium-backed phone similar to that render.

 

[wanha]

And the elephant in the room as always is what is not mentioned here: still a 60Hz screen refresh rate, I guess

Serious question:

what percentage of iPhone SE buyers do you think know anything about screen refresh rates?

 

[wanha]

Can't wait to see this thing in the wild if only to be able to comment

"nice rear lens you got there"

 

[Adelphos33]

Serious question:

what percentage of iPhone SE buyers do you think know anything about screen refresh rates?

The thing is that Pro Motion / Always On Display (the actual refresh rate itself no one cares about) could make this a preferred phone over the Pros/Airs this year. It is already obvious that the regular iPhone 17 will be this year’s best phone to buy among the “standard” line…

 

[Roll0]

WTF? Where is my beloved huge camera bump?

 

[gpat]

And the elephant in the room as always is what is not mentioned here: still a 60Hz screen refresh rate, I guess

Apple modem worries me a lot more than the 60hz refresh rate.

 

[maszaikasza]

And the elephant in the room as always is what is not mentioned here: still a 60Hz screen refresh rate, I guess

My wife asked me to find her a good smartphone she could user for another 4-5 years as her Pixel 4A decided to no longer charge battery. I showed her 15 and 15 Pro side by side, asked if she can see any differences in displays and after few minutes of scrolling she said there is none x.x
She's not into tech gadgets, doesn't know anything about specs of the phone, she just want to have a device with she can do the usual stuff efficiently. There are millions potential customers like her. Apple knows this.

P.S. If the new SE looks the same as in the render above, I think I could sell my 15 Pro. :3

 

[jlc1978]

If it really comes in at around ~$400 it could prove to be a big hit; especially if it encourages people with older phones to upgrade by offering much newer technology such As AppleAI. Cheap enough for budget minded consumers while offering a good set of new features.

It would also offer an updated Apple alternative to lower priced android phones.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Serious question:

what percentage of iPhone SE buyers do you think know anything about screen refresh rates?

Know anything about it? Very few. Would appreciate it even if they don’t realize what it is? More.

I do see your point but even the lowest of low end Android phones have 90Hz displays now.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

The thing is that Pro Motion / Always On Display (the actual refresh rate itself no one cares about) could make this a preferred phone over the Pros/Airs this year. It is already obvious that the regular iPhone 17 will be this year’s best phone to buy among the “standard” line…

So basically you’re mad that a $500 phone doesn’t have the same specifications as a $1000 phone.
It’s that simple.

 

[minimo3]

Serious question:

what percentage of iPhone SE buyers do you think know anything about screen refresh rates?

You’re absolutely right. When I put a low end 264ppi iPad 60hz LCD next to an iPhone pro 460ppi 120hz OLED the non technical users I’ve asked think the iPad display is better because the text is more easily readable and they say the colors are more vibrant. I gotta say I kinda prefer my iPad Air 4 screen to my iPhone 15 pro

 

[JimmyG]

Home button and no camera cutout/notch on the screen please.

 

[Adora]

Serious question:

what percentage of iPhone SE buyers do you think know anything about screen refresh rates?

I have an SE2 and 3 and never thought about that. I don't even recognize a difference between my M3 iMac Display 60Hz and the second Display with up to 144Hz depending on the resolution. I mostly use one with 120Hz.

In what situation should I see the difference?

 

[BelgianChoklit]

Will it have a battery unlike the previous SE models?

 

[turbineseaplane]

You’re absolutely right. When I put a low end 264ppi iPad 60hz LCD next to an iPhone pro 460ppi 120hz OLED the non technical users I’ve asked think the iPad display is better because the text is more easily readable and they say the colors are more vibrant. I gotta say I kinda prefer my iPad Air 4 screen to my iPhone 15 pro

I'd love to meet these people who are telling you the LCD colors are more vibrant than an OLED

It's completely opposite of my experience with literally everyone

My 87 year old uncle just had me get him an OLED TV as they were blown away by the one at my relatives house for Thanksgiving.

My mid 50's cousin, who is totally tech illiterate and usually gives zero care about tech anything, just swapped out a new Samsung QLED for an OLED, as she also notices the difference and LOVES the OLED

 

[cocky jeremy]

And the elephant in the room as always is what is not mentioned here: still a 60Hz screen refresh rate, I guess

If you buy cheap, you get cheap.

 

[Adora]

Just give me an SE3 with a faster Chip, that I can get a few more years updates for that form factor.

 

[PsykX]

It's about time they update this thing. From a developer point of view, this device is annoying. It's the only device in 2024 with iOS 18 that has :

1) It has the smallest screen
2) No notch
3) Bottom Bar (no Home Button)

So it basically gives way more work to adapt the UI than any other iPhone.

 

[PsykX]

The thing is that Pro Motion / Always On Display (the actual refresh rate itself no one cares about) could make this a preferred phone over the Pros/Airs this year. It is already obvious that the regular iPhone 17 will be this year’s best phone to buy among the “standard” line…

Apple wants the SE to exist to attract customers to their ecosystem.

But Apple doesn't want the SE to be the most attractive iPhone. They make a much bigger margin on the higher-end models.

I'm pretty sure it won't have ProMotion. They have to cut somewhere and they have to distinguish this model from the rest. This is a feature that won't hurt this target audience at all.

 

[JEY]

Serious question:

what percentage of iPhone SE buyers do you think know anything about screen refresh rates?

Lots of people know about tech but still budget their money towards the things that are important to them. Not sure why you're equating frugal (or fund limited) people to those with tech ignorance. I know a decent number of people who pay for the best but don't have a clue why it's the best.

I know a lot about tech, but would gladly pay less for my phone. The only reason I have a pro is because of taking pictures of my kids. I don't have a pro because I know about tech (knowing the pro has the best camera doesn't take an engineering degree).

That all said, Apple should really have 120 Hz across the board. Lots of people may not understand why their friend's android (that cost the same as their iPhone SE) has a better looking screen, but many can still notice the difference.

 

[lkrupp]

That all said, Apple should really have 120 Hz across the board.

But don’t charge more, right? In fact lower the price, right? You can’t have your cake snd eat it too.

 

[Tripps9000]

I will skip this phone altogether planing on upgrading to the 17 standard model when it becomes available later next year

 

[WB2Colorado]

If you buy cheap, you get cheap.

Problem is there are Android phones cheaper than the SE that have 120 Hz screens so it’s downright inexcusable for Apple to not have 120 Hz on all their current phones.