“iPhone SE 4”: is it based on the iPhone 16?

When is the next entry-level iPhone coming? There have been only a few rumors about an “iPhone SE 4” over the past few months, but now there’s fresh speculation coming from Apple’s supply chain in Asia. As a leaker on Chinese short message service Weibo claims, Apple will be different with its new SE, which will likely be released in the spring of 2025. on iphone 16 – At least in the important parts. “The (manufacturing process) of the back of the SE 4 is exactly the same as that of the standard model (of the iPhone 16), which is expected in September,” writes user “Fixed Focus Digital”, which has been correct in the past.

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This means that it appears that Apple is using the same chassis as the “iPhone SE 4” for the iPhone 16. However, Apple is said to have already planned to use the same chassis for the iPhone 14. But it will not be produced soon or will only be produced in small quantities, which is why it is clearly wise to use parts from the iPhone 16 right away. The “SE 4” is also likely to include other components, including the new A18 SoC. It should be ready for Apple intelligence and ensure that the entry-level model can be sold for several years. Something should also be done on the camera; the “SE 4” may also be able to record spatial video.

Apple is reportedly aiming for a price of less than 550 euros for the “SE 4” in order to also cover the market for cheaper devices. The older SE 3 currently costs at least 529 euros from Apple itself, but only with 64 GB. It is expected that Apple will offer an upgrade to the “SE 4”.

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At the moment, the SE 3 is a wild mix: old hardware from the time of the iPhone 7 (at the time) including the home button meets current hardware such as the A15 Bionic including 5G support. Apple has long planned to equip the SE with Face ID facial recognition and a “notch” that enables a larger screen.

It can be estimated that the “iPhone SE 4” will hit the market in March or April 2025. This will be three years after the previous model, which was released in March 2022. This model is then expected to remain on sale for at least three years.

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