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iPhone SE 4 Camera Modules to Enter Mass Production Next Month

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Apple's camera module supplier for the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is set to begin mass production of the components in December, according to a new report coming out of Korea.

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Economic newspaper Ajunews reports that LG Innotek will supply the front camera module for the budget-friendly fourth-generation device. Final tests are now said to be underway, with mass production of the module following next month.

The outlet reports that LG Innotek usually supplies camera modules around three months before the launch of new smartphones, which tallies with rumors of an iPhone SE 4 launch in March or April 2025. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that Apple suppliers will produce around 8.6 million iPhone SE 4 units through the first quarter of next year.

The sub-$500 device is expected to feature a design similar to the base iPhone 14. Rumored specifications include a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a newer A-series chip, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence, and Apple's first in-house 5G modem. Apple released the existing iPhone SE in March 2022.

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MakeAppleAwesomeAgain
24 months ago
I'll maybe replace my iPhone 12 with this one, as I can't justify spending €900+ on an iPhone 16; it's just madness. The 12 is still fine for my use, but the battery is getting worse. I'm not sure about Apple's modem, though 😅
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Paddle1
24 months ago

Pretty exciting news for many basic iPhone users. Those on iPhone XR or 11 should see this as a very suitable upgrade.

SE4 feels a bit like the M4 Mac mini of iPhone. I’d expect storage to start at 64GB at $499.
I dunno, I think 64 GB may be too outdated at this point. The base iPhone has started with 128GB since 2021 and the current SE is the only one which has started with less storage than the flagship.
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sw1tcher
24 months ago

But for example it turns out I need more than 64GB and I use mini anyway. I'm also considering a new phone as a christmas / birthday present to myself because I have no friends and wont get gifts from anyone else. I'm stuck between iPhone 14 and some Android phone.
FYI: iPhone 14 (256GB) is on sale at Walmart for $299 ('https://slickdeals.net/f/17880450-walmart-iphone-14-256gb-299-8-31-36month-att-or-verizon-postpaid-only-unlock-after-60-days?attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse&src=SiteSearchV2Algo').

iPhone 13 (128GB) is on sale from Staight Talk for $244.00 ('https://www.straighttalk.com/all-phones/apple-iphone-13-128-gb.black') ($399.00 + $45 Silver plan - $200.00). Auto unlocks after 60 days.


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BBCWatcher
24 months ago

I'll maybe replace my iPhone 12 with this one, as I can't justify spending €900+ on an iPhone 16; it's just madness. The 12 is still fine for my use, but the battery is getting worse. I'm not sure about Apple's modem, though 😅
Or just replace the battery?
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Adreitz
24 months ago
Looking forward to replacing my old SE2. I haven't updated due to lack of direct need and all the deals requiring the most expensive phone plans. I hope this one is good.
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victorvictoria
23 months ago

No, I do go outside whenever I can and I've tried dating apps etc, but I usually get ghosted and I live abroad as well, so I'm thinking about moving back home if I find a job over there. It's nearly impossible to make friends. People are only nice when they want something from me. So yeah… I thought I do deserve a nice Christmas / birthday present this year, but still haven't managed to choose between the iPhone or some Android phone. There are too many choices.
Well good luck to ya, wherever the future finds you.
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