4 things to expect from the next generation iPhone SE

While the iPhone 16 is getting the most attention, Apple also has other new iPhone models in the works. iPhone SE 4 is expected to be a dramatic update to Apple’s most affordable iPhone, with an all-new design, USB-C for charging, and more.

Here are four things you can expect from iPhone SE 4.

iPhone SE 4: New features

New design with larger display

The biggest change in iPhone SE 4 is the design. The current generation iPhone SE features an iPhone 8-style design with large bezels around a 4.7-inch display and a home button at the bottom. However, the iPhone SE 4 will reportedly get a modern refresh similar to the iPhone 14.

According to the leaked CAD file, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch cutout at the top. We may also expect a new flat-edged design instead of the iPhone SE’s current rounded edges.

according to 91 mobileThe size of iPhone SE 4 is 147.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm. The current iPhone SE size is 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm.

face recognition

The current iPhone SE has a home button with Touch ID, but it is reported that the next generation iPhone SE 4 will have Face ID.

This change is made possible by the iPhone SE 4’s new design, which features a notch cutout that houses the Face ID component.

Faster performance

The 3rd generation iPhone SE is powered by the A15 Bionic chip, which provides great performance despite the device’s low price point. iPhone SE 4 further improves its performance.

There’s no word on exactly which Apple Silicon chips the iPhone SE will use. However, the likely outcome is that it will be powered by an A17 processor.

USB-C

Finally, the iPhone SE 4 switches charging from Lightning to USB-C. This is in line with the latest iPhone 15 lineup and is legally required by European Union law.

summary

When the iPhone SE 4 will be released has proven to be an ever-changing topic. Current predictions are that it will probably be in 2025.

The device has been rumored to have disappeared for the past 18 months. Just recently, a supply chain report said that Apple’s partners are gearing up for a 2025 debut.

What do you think about the rumored iPhone SE 4? Is it a natural addition to Apple’s lineup, or is it time for Apple to abandon the “iPhone SE” strategy altogether?