Apple is set to release the iPhone SE 4 next spring, marking the biggest revamp to the SE line since its inception. The new model will feature a modern design similar to the iPhone 14, with a 6.1″ OLED display, flat edges, Face ID, and a smaller notch. The iPhone SE 4 will transition away from the Lightning connector in favor of USB-C, aligning with regulations requiring unified connectors for all devices.
This means buyers will be able to use the same charging cables for their iPads, laptops, and iPhones. The device will likely feature the same 48MP rear sensor as the iPhone 15, a significant upgrade from the 12MP sensor of earlier models. It is also expected to have a 12MP selfie camera, another improvement over the previous 7MP front-facing camera.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the next iPhone SE will support Apple’s latest AI technology, likely featuring an A18 chip and 8GB of RAM.
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Apple Intelligence introduces a plethora of new features, such as Writing Tools, Photos Clean Up, Genmoji, Image Playground, Notification Summaries, and a revamped Siri.
The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to debut Apple’s first in-house modem, developed after acquiring Intel’s modem business in 2019. This in-house 5G modem, codenamed Centauri, will also handle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functionalities. Moving away from Qualcomm’s costly components could help keep the new iPhone SE’s price competitive.
The next-generation iPhone SE is rumored to be more expensive than its predecessors, potentially starting at $499. Despite the price increase, it remains a modern iPhone offering sophisticated features at a relatively low cost. Apple’s iPhone lineup might look like this after the iPhone SE 4 release:
– iPhone SE: $499
– iPhone 15: $699
– iPhone 15 Plus: $799
– iPhone 16: $799
– iPhone 16 Plus: $899
– iPhone 16 Pro: $999
– iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1199
The addition of Apple Intelligence in the iPhone SE 4 would make it comparable to more expensive models in terms of functionality, possibly leading to changes or discontinuation of some existing models.
