Apple reportedly has plans to disrupt the mid-range smartphone market with the iPhone SE 4. The device is set to launch in March 2025. It is expected to be priced under $500, which makes it a direct competitor to the upper mid-range Android phones. According to Bloomberg, the iPhone SE 4 could support Apple Intelligence, a premium feature currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 16 series.
iPhone SE 4 to bring Apple Intelligence to the sub-$500 range
The iPhone SE 4 will be the first SE model to support Apple Intelligence tools – Genmoji, Writing Tools, Image Playground, and even the integration with the platform ChatGPT. It is a huge step for the SE line to have capabilities that are rare in the mid-range Android segment.
The support for Apple Intelligence also means that the iPhone SE 4 will be powered by either A17 Pro or A18 SoC, which at the moment, are the three processors capable of supporting Apple Intelligence. Of course, the third chip is A18 Pro, which you don’t expect to power the next SE model.
So the chipset will yet again be one of the main upgrades in the iPhone SE 4. The new chip is rumored to be paired with 8GB RAM, a major upgrade over the iPhone SE (2022).
What else to expect from the iPhone SE 4?
According to Notebookcheck, Apple Stores are not replenishing any more stocks of the iPhone SE (2022) that quickly, hence indicating an imminent launch time for its next version.
It is likely that Apple will skip a few cutting-edge AI features to make the more expensive models stand out. But it’s still expected to drive people from the Android ecosystem to Apple’s, especially considering the rumored sub-$500 price tag.
According to previous leaks, the iPhone SE 4 may feature a 48MP single rear camera on the back. Nonetheless, this will still be an upgrade over the 12MP camera of the predecessor. On the front, the phone is expected to offer a notch that makes it look similar to the iPhone 14. But let’s be honest: do you really expect Dynamic Island from Apple within the sub-$500 price bracket? If so, then you’ll have to look for an Android alternative.
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