Apple‘s budget-friendly iPhone SE line isn’t due for a refresh anytime soon. With the iPhone SE 3 expected to stick around for at least the rest of the year, leaks about its successor, the iPhone SE 4, are still a trickle compared to the usual rumor firehose.
However, a recent image shared by leaker Sonny Dickson (likely taken from Chinese social media) reveals what a third-party case manufacturer might be expecting from the upcoming phone. While it doesn’t show the actual iPhone SE 4, the case design reveals a few interesting details.
iPhone SE 4 case reveals design details
Firstly, the case confirms the flat-edged design language that Apple has adopted across its entire iPhone lineup since the iPhone 12.
More interestingly, the case features a cut-out for a mute switch, seemingly dispelling earlier rumors that the iPhone SE 4 will have an Action Button seen on the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 16 lineup. The button allows for customizable shortcuts depending on the context.
While it wouldn’t have been surprising for the SE to adopt this feature, it looks like the budget phone will stick with the familiar mute switch for now.
The camera is notably larger than on previous iPhone SE models, suggesting that the iPhone SE 4 might finally move from a single-lens setup to a dual-camera system.
The design matches the dummy case units we saw in April, but it doesn’t fully align with Apple’s current style. The camera cut-out is positioned horizontally, similar to the iPhone 7 Plus.
While it could be possible that this case design is based on inaccurate information, the leaks so far suggest a shift toward this rumored camera setup.
Ultimately, this leaked case offers some hints about the iPhone SE 4’s design, but it’s important to take it with a grain of salt. With Apple likely keeping the wraps on the phone for a while longer, we’ll have to wait for more reliable leaks or, better yet, an official announcement to get the full picture.
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