iPhone SE4 is one of the most anticipated smartphones expected in 2025. As part of Apple’s budget-friendly lineup, the SE series has consistently attracted users by offering powerful performance and Apple’s iPhone experience at an affordable price. The iPhone SE3 launch in 2022 was one of the top sellers for Apple, giving tough competition to mid-range smartphones.

However, it has been over two years since Apple last launched a new generation iPhone SE. But 2025 is reportedly the end of this gap. Not only will there be a new iPhone SE4, but Apple is also said to be introducing some major changes, making it a significant upgrade over its predecessor.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone SE4 in early 2025, in line with previous SE release patterns. As Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports, production of the device is scheduled to begin in December 2024, with a launch expected in the first quarter of 2025 — possibly the last week of March or the first week of April. Although Apple hasn’t officially confirmed or hinted at a release date, industry insiders suggest the phone will launch early next year alongside new iPad Air models and an updated Magic Keyboard.

iPhone SE4 design and display upgrade

The design of iPhone SE4 is said to be one of its main features. The new generation iPhone is rumored to adopt an iPhone 14-style design, with a larger 6.1-inch OLED display. This upgrade will prove to be a significant leap forward, as the current iPhone SE has a much smaller 4.7-inch LCD display.

Along with this display and design overhaul, another notable change expected with the iPhone SE4 is the elimination of the Home button and Touch ID replaced by Face ID.

However, there will reportedly be no Dynamic Island, as Apple is said to be reserving the feature for its flagship iPhones for now. The iPhone SE4 is expected to stick with the old notch design to keep production costs down. Some reports suggest that the notch will house a 12-megapixel front camera, similar to the iPhone 16.

Additionally, the iPhone SE4 is rumored to include the Action button, which Apple introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro lineup and is expected to be expanded on the iPhone 16 series.

iPhone SE4 with A18 chip and Apple Intelligence

The iPhone SE4 is expected to be powered by Apple’s latest A18 series chip, the same chipset family that powers the iPhone 16 series. This will allow Apple to introduce AI-suite Apple Intelligence in its affordable iPhones.

Apple Intelligence also requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, and the iPhone SE4 is rumored to meet this standard. With Apple Intelligence, the iPhone SE4 will offer AI features like smarter Siri interactions, better photo editing, and predictive text suggestions.

iPhone SE4 camera upgrade

Although there will be no increase in the number of camera sensors on the back, the iPhone SE4 will reportedly include a single-lens rear camera to keep costs down. However, this lens is expected to be a 48-megapixel sensor, which is a major upgrade from the 12-megapixel camera in the current SE model.

The front-facing camera, housed within the notch, on the other hand, is rumored to be a 12-megapixel shooter, which should deliver better selfies and better video calling.

iPhone SE4 battery and charging improvements

The iPhone SE4 is expected to have the same 3,279 mAh battery as the iPhone 14. So users can expect similar battery performance, which is a notable improvement over the smaller battery in the current iPhone SE. Additionally, the iPhone SE4 is likely to include a USB-C charging port, which aligns with Apple’s recent transition away from the Lightning connector.

iPhone SE4 will include Apple’s in-house modem

Another big upgrade expected with the iPhone SE4 is the inclusion of Apple’s first in-house 5G modem. Apple has reportedly been working on its own modem chips for years to reduce dependence on Qualcomm. And multiple reports suggest that the iPhone SE4 will have Apple’s own modem and also feature the company’s proprietary 5G technology, potentially providing better connectivity and power efficiency.

iPhone SE4 price in India

The iPhone SE4 is expected to be Apple’s most affordable iPhone. As we saw, since the iPhone 12, Apple has kept the starting price of the vanilla iPhone at Rs 79,900. On the same note, Apple is expected to price its affordable iPhone at or around the same as its predecessor. In India, the iPhone SE4 is expected to launch at a price of around Rs 50,000, while the iPhone SE3 started at Rs 43,900.