iPhone SE 4 set for early 2025 release: What features, upgrades and pricing you can expect?

Apple's next iPhone SE 4 is generating buzz as leaks hint at significant upgrades. Here’s what we can expect from the anticipated release in early 2025.

Apple last updated the iPhone SE in 2022, and over two years have passed since then. Reports indicate that Apple plans to introduce a new model soon, but it appears further delays are possible. While the next-generation SE won't arrive in 2024, the anticipation suggests notable updates are on the horizon. (Apple)

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1/8 Apple last updated the iPhone SE in 2022, and over two years have passed since then. Reports indicate that Apple plans to introduce a new model soon, but it appears further delays are possible. While the next-generation SE won't arrive in 2024, the anticipation suggests notable updates are on the horizon. (Apple)

Anticipated Launch Timeline: Industry rumours predict that Apple will launch the iPhone SE 4 in early 2025, with production possibly starting in October 2024. Apple's historical pattern shows that SE models typically debut in spring, supporting this timeline. Analysts expect the iPhone SE 4 to continue this tradition. (Bloomberg)

2/8 Anticipated Launch Timeline: Industry rumours predict that Apple will launch the iPhone SE 4 in early 2025, with production possibly starting in October 2024. Apple's historical pattern shows that SE models typically debut in spring, supporting this timeline. Analysts expect the iPhone SE 4 to continue this tradition. (Bloomberg)

Design Changes Expected: iPhone SE 4 is likely to feature a new design, moving away from the iPhone 8 aesthetic. Reports suggest it may adopt elements from the iPhone 14, including a larger 6.1-inch OLED display and flat edges. The device will likely retain a single camera setup. (Apple)

3/8 Design Changes Expected: iPhone SE 4 is likely to feature a new design, moving away from the iPhone 8 aesthetic. Reports suggest it may adopt elements from the iPhone 14, including a larger 6.1-inch OLED display and flat edges. The device will likely retain a single camera setup. (Apple)

USB-C Transition: Apple is expected to replace the Lightning connector with USB-C on the iPhone SE 4. This change aligns with European regulations requiring a standardised charging port. The upcoming iPhone SE will allow users to charge using the same cable as their iPads and laptops. (Apple)

4/8 USB-C Transition: Apple is expected to replace the Lightning connector with USB-C on the iPhone SE 4. This change aligns with European regulations requiring a standardised charging port. The upcoming iPhone SE will allow users to charge using the same cable as their iPads and laptops. (Apple)

Integration of Apple Intelligence: iPhone SE 4 may feature the A18 chip and 8GB of RAM, enabling support for Apple Intelligence. This initiative aims to introduce advanced features like Writing Tools, Photos Clean Up, and enhanced Siri capabilities to a wider audience, including budget-conscious users. (Apple)

5/8 Integration of Apple Intelligence: iPhone SE 4 may feature the A18 chip and 8GB of RAM, enabling support for Apple Intelligence. This initiative aims to introduce advanced features like Writing Tools, Photos Clean Up, and enhanced Siri capabilities to a wider audience, including budget-conscious users. (Apple)

Enhanced Camera Systems: Apple's new iPhone SE is expected to include a 48MP rear camera, a significant upgrade from the 12MP sensor in the current model. It will likely feature a 12MP front camera, improving on the 7MP sensor found in the iPhone SE 3, enhancing photo quality for users. (Apple)

6/8 Enhanced Camera Systems: Apple's new iPhone SE is expected to include a 48MP rear camera, a significant upgrade from the 12MP sensor in the current model. It will likely feature a 12MP front camera, improving on the 7MP sensor found in the iPhone SE 3, enhancing photo quality for users. (Apple)

In-House Modem Development: The iPhone SE 4 is anticipated to introduce Apple's first in-house modem, codenamed Centauri. This development follows Apple's acquisition of Intel's modem business and aims to reduce reliance on Qualcomm's costly components. The new modem will also manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions. (AFP)

7/8 In-House Modem Development: The iPhone SE 4 is anticipated to introduce Apple's first in-house modem, codenamed Centauri. This development follows Apple's acquisition of Intel's modem business and aims to reduce reliance on Qualcomm's costly components. The new modem will also manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions. (AFP)

iPhone SE 4 Pricing Expectations: Rumours suggest the iPhone SE 4 may see a price increase to around $499 (approximately Rs. 41,950), but it remains competitive against other models. Even if prices rise, Apple is likely to keep it under $500 (approximately Rs. 42,034, maintaining affordability while offering modern features. (AFP)

8/8 iPhone SE 4 Pricing Expectations: Rumours suggest the iPhone SE 4 may see a price increase to around $499 (approximately Rs. 41,950), but it remains competitive against other models. Even if prices rise, Apple is likely to keep it under $500 (approximately Rs. 42,034, maintaining affordability while offering modern features. (AFP)