iPhone SE 4 may cost more than its predecessor
A new leak suggests that the rumored iPhone SE 4 may get a price hike. For Indian customers, the big question is whether the iPhone SE 4 can stay within the Rs 50,000 range.
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The iPhone SE 4 is expected to arrive early next year as a follow-up to the iPhone SE (2022), also known as the iPhone SE 3. Although Apple has not officially confirmed its plans to launch the next iPhone SE, a recent leak has provided details about what can be expected from Apple’s upcoming smartphone. Additionally, a leak from South Korea also suggests that the price of the iPhone SE 4 may be increased.
According to the South Korean blog post, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be priced slightly above KRW 8,00,000 (roughly Rs. 46,000). Globally, the price of the phone is said to be less than $500 (approximately Rs 43,000). Earlier rumors had suggested its price to be between $499 (roughly Rs. 43,000) and $549 (roughly Rs. 47,000). This is a notable jump from the launch price of the iPhone SE 3, which started at $429 or Rs 43,900 in India. However, after just a few months the Indian price of the SE 3 increased to Rs 49,900.
The design of the iPhone SE 4 is rumored to be borrowed from the iPhone 14, moving away from the legacy look of its predecessor. This means a 6.1-inch OLED display, a notch, and the addition of Face ID to unlock the device. If true, it would be a big step up from the 4.7-inch LCD screen and Touch ID found in the iPhone SE 3. Under the hood, the phone is expected to be powered by Apple’s A18 chip, the same processor that powers this one as well. iPhone 16 model. Additionally, the iPhone SE 4 may also have 8GB of RAM, which is another big improvement over its predecessor.
One of the most striking features of the iPhone SE 4 is its purported 5G connectivity, powered by Apple’s first in-house 5G modem. Until now, Apple has relied on Qualcomm for its modem, but the move will make the iPhone SE 4 the first phone to use Apple’s own 5G chip. However, this innovation may come with a price increase.
The big question for Indian customers is whether the iPhone SE 4 will be able to stay under Rs 50,000. With its advanced features including a 48-megapixel camera, 6.1-inch OLED display, and USB-C port for charging, it may be hard for Apple to keep costs down. Even if the price starts at Rs 49,900, similar to the SE3’s revised price, the phone may still appeal to those looking for an affordable iPhone with modern features.
