Apple is expected to launch the next generation of its budget-friendly iPhone SE as early as 2025. Although there is nothing official from Apple yet, industry speculations suggest that the iPhone SE 4 is coming soon in 2022 with significant upgrades over the iPhone SE. These include better cameras, larger screens, faster processors, and potentially Apple’s AI suite with Apple Intelligence. Some rumors also indicate that the fourth-generation SE will be heavily inspired by the iPhone 14 in terms of design, display, cameras, and more. And, if the rumors turn out to be true, it would be really amazing for Indian consumers and iPhone fans here.

In fact, some rumors suggest that the iPhone SE 4 may even outperform what Apple introduced in the iPhone 14 in terms of features. If these leaks prove true, Apple will bring flagship-level upgrades to its most affordable phones, giving users a more premium iOS experience at a fraction of the cost.

But before we talk about the iPhone SE 4 speculations and expected price, let’s first take a closer look at what all the rumors are indicating regarding the iPhone SE 4 features and specs.

OLED display and design like iPhone 14

One of the most anticipated upgrades for the iPhone SE 4 is its display. Until now, Apple used LCD panels to cut costs. But according to reports, the iPhone SE 4 will be ditching the smaller 4.7-inch LCD panel in favor of a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, like we saw on the iPhone 14. This will be a major upgrade in terms of both size and quality, offering a more immersive viewing experience, offering sharper contrast, richer colors and deeper blacks.

In fact, the display quality will probably be similar to the latest iPhone 14. After recently switching from the iPhone 14 Plus to the 16 Plus, I noticed a slight improvement in the display but not much. So, getting an iPhone 14 display in the affordable iPhone SE 4 would be a big upgrade.

However Apple may not include premium features like Dynamic Island found in the latest iPhones. Instead, the SE 4 is expected to have a notch similar to the iPhone 14. But the missing Dynamic Island won’t cause SE users to feel too much FOMO, as the OLED display will already offer a top-tier experience.

48 megapixel camera on budget iPhone

Another area where the iPhone SE 4 is expected to see an upgrade is the camera. The leak suggests that Apple may equip the iPhone SE 4 with a 48-megapixel primary camera, which is a significant improvement compared to the 12-megapixel shooter found on the iPhone SE 3. In fact, a 48-megapixel camera is currently only featured in Apple’s latest iPhone. 16, not even in the iPhone 14, so it can provide users with better photography capabilities.

Although the camera performance of the SE 4 may not match the flagship models, it will be a big upgrade compared to the iPhone SE 3. Along with the hardware improvements, the SE4 is also expected to benefit from Apple’s advanced computational photography features like Smart HDR and Night Mode for better performance in different lighting conditions. This will make the iPhone SE 4 a very attractive option for users who want an affordable iPhone without compromising on camera quality by choosing the older model.

However one area where the iPhone SE 4 is unlikely to catch up to the iPhone 14 is the number of sensors and lenses. It will probably only have one camera – the main camera. The iPhone SE 4 will not have an ultra-wide camera.

Powerful A18 chipset and Apple Intelligence

Now, if the iPhone SE 4 may fall a little short compared to the iPhone 14 in terms of camera, it is likely to be ahead in terms of performance. Rumors suggest that the iPhone SE 4 will be powered by a more advanced chip than the A15 that we saw in the iPhone 14. Instead, the iPhone SE 4 is likely to get an A18 series chip. This is largely because Apple can ensure that the iPhone SE 4 has enough power and RAM to handle Apple Intelligence. If Apple does indeed include support for Apple Intelligence, the iPhone SE 4 could become the most affordable iPhone to offer these AI features.

Apple could bring features like intelligent text rewriting, image editing and a more advanced version of Siri. Although the SE 4 may not have the full AI capabilities of the iPhone 16 Pro models, its integration with Apple Intelligence could provide some enhancements to day-to-day usability, making tasks like photo editing and text prediction more intuitive .

USB-C charging and Face ID

Finally, Apple is expected to introduce Face ID on the iPhone SE 4, moving away from Touch ID. In other words: a more fulfilling and fun experience. Additionally, in compliance with European regulations, Apple is expected to switch the iPhone SE 4 to USB-C charging, which would bring it in line with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 series.

Better battery life?

Possibly. The iPhone SE 4 is also rumored to get a larger battery – possibly the same 3,279mAh battery found in the iPhone 14. It can provide almost a full day’s power depending on usage. Notably, Apple is also expected to launch the iPhone SE 4 Plus, which may mirror the iPhone 14 Plus in terms of size and battery capacity. With a larger battery, an OLED display, an advanced camera, and the power of the A18 chip, the iPhone SE 4 could become one of the most popular choices for users looking for an affordable iPhone – without selling a kidney – on purpose. .

iPhone SE 4 price in India

Of course, all this speculation depends on the price of the iPhone SE 4. Now, it is difficult to say for sure what the price of iPhone SE 4 will be. But look at it this way: Apple is generally more sensitive — and less likely to bump up the price of its more affordable iPhones. We have seen that the company has kept the price of non-Pro iPhone almost the same in the last four years. The launch price of iPhone 12 was Rs 79,900 and this has remained the same price for all its successors. This year also the price of iPhone 16 starts from Rs 79,900.

Now, if Apple follows the same pricing – and that’s a big IF – then you can expect the iPhone SE 4 price in India to drop to around Rs 45,000. When the iPhone SE 3 aka iPhone SE (2022) was launched, its price started at Rs 43,900. If Apple decides to keep the price the same for the iPhone SE 4, it would effectively mean that Indian consumers will get the iPhone 14 – or the iPhone 14 Plus due to the better chipset – at a slightly higher price of Rs 40,000. This will not be a good deal. This would be a huge deal, one that could be game-changing for the entire phone market and strike fear into the hearts of Android phone makers.

And even if the price is somewhat closer to Rs 50,000, the iPhone SE 4 could prove to be a good deal when combined with some expected bank discounts etc. In other words, if Apple doesn’t completely compromise with the price of the iPhone SE 4 and take it above Rs 50,000 or so, it could become the first iPhone for a lot of Indian consumers.