Apple is gearing up to launch a completely redesigned version of its iPhone SE, with the fourth-generation model expected to hit the market in spring 2025, according to a report from Macrumors. This upcoming version of Apple's most affordable smartphone is likely to make a significant leap forward, integrating features typically found on premium devices while still remaining cost-effective.
The report highlighted that the iPhone SE 4 could adopt a design similar to the iPhone 14, with a larger 6.1-inch OLED display. This is a significant jump from the current model's 4.7-inch LCD screen and signals Apple's move to phase out LCD technology in favor of OLED across the iPhone range.
The shift from LCD to OLED could have major implications for Apple's long-standing suppliers such as Japan Display and Sharp, which were major suppliers of LCD screens for previous SE models.
On the performance front, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature the A18 chip, the same processor used in the recently launched iPhone 16 series. Additionally, Apple is rumored to be retiring the Touch ID sensor in favor of Face ID, marking the end of the physical Home button on iPhones.
Other major upgrades expected in the new model include a USB-C charging port, replacing the long-standing Lightning connector, and the introduction of the Action button, a feature seen for the first time in the iPhone 15 Pro series. Additionally, the iPhone SE 4 will likely come with Apple's internal 5G modem and a 48MP rear camera, a significant improvement over the current 12MP sensor.
A major improvement in the iPhone SE 4 will be the RAM, which is expected to double to 8GB. The increase will allow the device to support Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI features, which is expected to roll out with iOS 18.1 later this year. Notably, this would make the SE 4 the most affordable iPhone that can use these advanced AI features, something last year's iPhone 15 models couldn't do.
Despite these impressive upgrades, Apple is reportedly aiming to keep the iPhone SE 4 within its budget-friendly range, with the price expected to drop between $400 and $500, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This is in line with the pricing strategy of previous SE models.
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Published: Oct 1, 2024 11:22 PM IST
