Over the last couple of weeks, Apple‘s next-gen budget iPhone has been spotted in various rumors and leaks. The iPhone SE series has struggled to find a proper space among its higher-end counterparts. However, fresh reports have pointed out that the upcoming iPhone SE 4 has some impressive upgrades over its predecessors. So would that make it worth buying? Read on to find out.
1. The Problem with Apple iPhone SE
Apple’s iPhone SE models are basically cutdown versions of its flagship phones that feature older tech and design to make them more affordable. But these devices often faced issues similar to the mini models. For those unaware, the iPhone 13 mini was the last of its kind as the company discontinued the small iPhone in favor of the Plus. To customers, bigger is better and the iPhone SE is even smaller than the mini.
While the iPhone 13 mini at least had some specs on par with its taller siblings, the iPhone SE packs features that are a couple of years behind. This is mainly seen in its design, camera, and display. The chipsets under the hood are quite capable and in line with other models. Recent rumors have hinted that the iPhone SE 4 would make improvements in almost all of these areas.
2. All upgrades for iPhone SE 4
One of the biggest upgrades coming to the iPhone SE 4 is the inclusion of an OLED display. This means that Apple is finally bringing OLED to all of its iPhones. Rumors have suggested that the iPhone SE 4 may feature iPhone 13’s OLED panel. Reports have also pointed at China’s BOE and South Korea’s LG Display will be supplying the OLED screens for the new iPhone SE. The screen is expected to be a taller 6.06-inch panel, making it much larger than the 4.7-inch on the iPhone SE 3.
Unlike the iPhone SE (2022), which launched with a generations-old design, the iPhone SE 4 would be more in line with something like the iPhone 14 in front. So no huge chin black bezels on the top and bottom, just a notch. In this same report from back in July, we even talked about the camera and specifications. The CAD renders point at the iPhone SE 4 possibly having only a single camera module and not the dual camera setup that was previously rumored.
Under the hood, the iPhone SE 4 may pack Apple’s A18 Bionic chipset, which may be coupled with 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Looking at the notch, the iPhone SE 4 would finally bring support for Face ID, which will replace the Face ID. Similar to the iPhone 15, the iPhone SE 4 would include a USB Type-C port for charging.
3. But is it worth buying?
Considering all of these rumors are mostly true, Apple’s new iPhone SE 4 is undoubtedly the best budget iPhone from the back. It is expected to be a noteworthy upgrade and is rumored to have a price tag between 499 to 549 US Dollars. This makes it over 200 US Dollars cheaper than the base iPhone 15. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at this point so take these rumors with a pinch of salt.
