The iPhone 17 line may go through a complete design overhaul, based on the leaks we’ve heard so far. Alongside its flagship models, the Cupertino giant is expected to release a budget-friendly SE smartphone in 2025. While some leaks have referred to it as the iPhone 16E, others suggest it will be called the SE 4.
A new leak from X supports the latter naming and even shows the alleged iPhone SE 4 in a first-look video.
The video reveals the device in white and from both the front and back. Like previous SE models, it has a single rear camera. And while the front isn’t entirely visible, we can make out there’s a notch on the front.
This notch might come as a letdown for some, as previous reports—including one from reliable insider Evan Blass—had hinted that the SE 4 would adopt a Dynamic Island instead.
According to Bu, who responded to a comment on the post, the conflicting leaks stem from Apple having tested a prototype with a Dynamic Island before ultimately opting for a notched design. This choice aligns the SE 4 more closely with the iPhone 14 but with just one rear camera.
The big upgrade, though, is USB-C. It’s not exactly a surprise, given the EU’s mandate for smartphones, but at least we have some confirmation now.
What to expect
The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to feature a single 48-megapixel rear camera. The display is said to measure 6.06 inches—a big jump from the SE 3’s 4.7-inch screen. But there’s a catch: it may still be stuck at 60Hz, which feels outdated when even mid-range Android phones are pushing 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rates.
Under the hood, the SE 4 is expected to pack Apple’s latest A18 Bionic chip, paired with 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The modem remains a question mark—it could come from either Apple or Qualcomm.
The design, according to previous reports, includes an aluminum side frame, lining up with reports that Apple is ditching the home button and chunky bezels for a look that matches the current iPhone lineup. And yes, Face ID is reportedly in, finally replacing the Touch ID setup from previous SE models.
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