iPhone SE 4 Launching as Soon as Next Week

Apple's next-generation iPhone SE could debut as soon as next week with a launch to follow later in February, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple isn't expected to hold an event for the ‌iPhone‌ SE 4, and will instead unveil the device through a press release.

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The ‌iPhone‌ SE 4 is expected to have an ‌iPhone‌ 14-style design, with Apple eliminating the thick bezels and Touch ID Home button of the current ‌iPhone‌ SE. When the ‌iPhone‌ SE 4 launches, it will mark the end of ‌Touch ID‌ in the ‌iPhone‌ lineup.

Apple is planning to unveil its custom in-house modem in the ‌iPhone‌ SE 4, and it will be the first ‌iPhone‌ to get the new modem chip. While Apple's modem chip won't be as advanced as Qualcomm's modem chips, it will be Apple's first step toward cutting down on its reliance on Qualcomm.

The ‌iPhone‌ SE 4 will support Apple Intelligence, and it will be equipped with the same A18 chip that's in the iPhone 16 and 8GB RAM. It will also have a USB-C port, allowing it to be sold in Europe again, and it is expected to feature a single-lens 48-megapixel rear camera.

While the current ‌iPhone‌ SE is priced at $429, Apple could increase the price of the new model due to the inclusion of the faster chip, Face ID, and other features. Pricing is expected to remain below $500 though, so that the ‌iPhone‌ SE 4 is competitive with lower-end smartphones from Samsung and Google.

Gurman suggests that Apple will unveil the ‌iPhone‌ SE 4 around the same time as the new PowerBeats Pro 2 earbuds, which Apple plans to unveil as soon as February 11.

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Top Rated Comments

ZipZilla Avatar
12 months ago
I wish Apple the best, but the homemade modem will be based on the tech they bought from Intel. The Intel models were horrible when Apple last used them. Poor reception in low signal areas. Qualcomm all the way here.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
frownface Avatar
12 months ago

In the US, the base 15 is still being sold for $699, $200 more than the rumored SE 4 and the SE 4 does have at least the freshest iPhone design we've seen since the base 16 which isn't saying much but at least it does look unique and it will offer more than enough internals to be sufficient for a large group of people.
Specs aren't confirmed yet, but if they follow the release strategy of the previous 3 SE's it'll launch with the same chipset as the 16.

The SE3 launched 6 months after the 13 with the same chipset.
The SE2 launched 6 months after the 11 with the same chipset.

Compared to the base 15 you lose a second camera and dynamic island, but gain an updated chipset and the ram to run apple intelligence, and save $200. I'd actually take the SE4 over the 15. It may even cannibalise a lot of the sales from the 16.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
macdaddy43 Avatar
12 months ago
I still think Apple is going to have a hard time justifying the $300 difference between the SE 4 and iPhone 16. An extra camera (most people aren't using), camera control button (not going to say much more here but... mehh). Outside of this? Internals are going to be the exact same. I just don't see it.

Comparing the rumored SE 4 vs iPhone 16
- Essentially same frame
- same CPU
- same RAM
- same base 128GB storage
- same Apple Intelligence
- same screen and paltry 60hz refresh
- more than likely very similar battery life
- Notch vs Dynamic Island
- Apple Modem vs Qualcomm (too early to tell)
- camera button (not really the needle mover for most people)
- extra camera (i'd be willing to bet most people aren't using - and if you are, you bought the Pro/Max)


This basically says Dynamic Island, Camera Button, and extra camera most people don't use is worth $300 more?? Am I missing something?
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ProbablyDylan Avatar
12 months ago
Here's hoping that it's surprisingly good.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ppj845 Avatar
12 months ago
Still wish it could’ve done with a mini design, or at least a iPhone X design
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Poot Windbreaker Avatar
12 months ago

YES, yes, yes, yes! My iPhone 8’s battery is dying. Been watching MR’s update articles on the SE 4 breathlessly and hoping the old battery would keep up ‘til April.
Just get the battery replaced? Most repair shops can do it (particularly on the older iphones) and you can always pay apple’s ridiculous price if you want it done there, and it will still be loads cheaper than the SE.

I’ve replaced my 8+ battery three times now, and it is working amazingly well still. Touch ID club unite! (Both of us)
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)