Apple hasn’t launched a new SE model since it launched the iPhone SE back in 2022. According to a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman, the current iPhone SE has been discontinued due to USB-C regulations in the EU. Therefore, the arrival of the iPhone SE (2025)’s arrival seems imminent. The report claims that the device will go on sale as early as next week. Here’s a look at the five major changes that are expected to arrive on the iPhone SE 4.
The iPhone SE 4 will arrive with the most radical change to the design as compared to previous generations. The report reiterates iPhone SE 4 leaks that have claimed that it will inherit iPhone 14’s design.
This means that the iPhone SE 4 will have a notched display like the iPhone 14, offering a large screen space of around 6.1 inches with the bottom bezel axed. As far as the rear design is concerned, the iPhone SE 4 will continue to sport a single camera with a single LED flash alongside it.
2. Face ID support
The iPhone SE 4 will be the first SE model to come with support for Face ID. This means that the device will not have a Touch ID sensor. The reason is the new design, which adds a notch to house the complex Face ID sensor. The bottom bezel is gone, and so is the Home button which housed the Touch ID sensor on the previous generation.
3. Apple AI
Apple introduced Apple Intelligence with the iPhone 16 series. Running on iOS 18, the iPhone SE 4 will be the most affordable iPhone to offer access to Apple AI. The Apple AI brings features, such as enhanced Siri, AI-powered writing tools, intelligent photo editing, and personalized suggestions on the iPhone 16 series.
4. Apple A18
The inclusion of the Apple A18 chip allows the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to run on Apple AI. Now that the iPhone SE 4 is expected to bring access to Apple AI, it is tipped to feature the A18 chip, making it as powerful as the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models.
5. USB-C
Another first for an iPhone SE model is the arrival of the USB-C port on the iPhone SE (4th generation). This is due to EU regulations, which require all new smartphones sold in the EU to use USB-C charging. It’s possible that the 4th-generation iPhone’s USB-C port’s data transfer speed could be limited to USB 2.0 speeds, which is the same as the Lightning connector. For context, the USB-C ports on the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 16, and 16 Plus are also limited to USB 2.0 speeds.
Reports have claimed that the iPhone SE 4 will have a new 48-megapixel rear camera, but the Bloomberg report does not mention a camera upgrade. The report also states that the iPhone SE 4 will arrive with a price hike. However, the pricing will remain competitive as compared to entry-level models from Samsung and Google. Apple is expected to achieve major sales from China, India, and emerging markets.
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