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iPhone SE 4 Could Be More Expensive

Apple's fourth-generation iPhone SE could see a slight price increase over the current model, according to a new report originating in Asia.

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Citing a Japanese source, the aggregator known as "yeux1122" on Korean social media site Naver claims that the fourth-generation iPhone SE will be priced below 78,000 yen–about $500. However, the price of the device is likely to exceed 800,000 won in Korea—around $540. This international pricing may indicate that the new iPhone SE could come in at a slightly higher price than the current model, which starts at $429.

Previous reports have indicated that the new model may continue to be priced starting at $429, or see an increase of around 10 percent. This would place it at about $470. Apple reportedly plans to keep the pricing below $500 in the United States, even if the price does go up slightly.

While the iPhone SE is Apple's low-cost iPhone option, a small price increase would be understandable given the device's expected upgrade to Face ID, a more modern all-screen design, OLED, USB-C, and more. The fourth-generation iPhone SE could launch as soon as March 2025.

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Top Rated Comments

turbineseaplane Avatar
18 months ago
Please make a smaller one from the parts bin for us sad, poor, lonely, worn out small phone people
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
FlyingDutch Avatar
18 months ago

Will it also come with 128GB storage rather than 64GB?
I’m expecting 128 GB to be the minimum nowadays
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
18 months ago
Most of us have been assuming the new SE will come in at $499 - at least in the U.S.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
18 months ago
Will it also come with 128GB storage rather than 64GB?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Frantisekj Avatar
18 months ago
I can not imagine it would cost the same with FaceID, 8GB RAM, large fullscreen OLED display. I gueess it will be OLED, right?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
kiranmk2 Avatar
18 months ago
My prediction is that the SE4 will replace the iPhone 14 in the line up at $599. Apple will then monitor the unit sales at this higher price point. If it sells well, they will keep the lineup as it is. If sales fall off, I think they will introduce an SE Mini in 2026 at the $499 price point.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)