The tech world is abuzz with the latest leak concerning Apple’s anticipated iPhone SE 4. Renowned leaker Evan Blass has seemingly confirmed the existence of the new model through a private social media post, showcasing what appears to be source code referencing an “iPhone SE (4th Gen)”. This revelation dims the prospects of the device being named “iPhone 16E” as previously speculated, though the code could still be a mere placeholder.
One of the standout features from the leak is the inclusion of Dynamic Island, a design element first introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro and subsequently adopted by all iPhone 15 and 16 models. This move away from the traditional notch to the Dynamic Island suggests a significant update in design for the budget-friendly SE series, aligning it more closely with Apple’s premium offerings.
Blass also shared an image suggesting that the iPhone SE 4 could borrow its design from the base iPhone 14 or the iPhone 16. Speculated features include a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, an advanced A-series chip, and a bump in RAM to 8GB to support Apple Intelligence capabilities. The device is also rumored to be the first to sport an Apple-designed 5G modem.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a release around March or April 2025, consistent with the launch pattern of its predecessors. The current iPhone SE model, reminiscent of the iPhone 8 with its Touch ID, Lightning port, and thick bezels, starts at $429. A price hike for the new SE might be on the horizon given the enhanced features.
Moreover, the leak hints at new iterations of the iPad Air and the entry-level iPad 11, though without significant design alterations, expected to debut around the same timeframe.