iPhone SE 4 to be released in 2025 and offer Apple Intelligence support – this is what we know
iPhone fans looking for a new, cheaper iPhone could be in luck, as there are indications that the fourth-generation iPhone SE could launch in early 2025.
In his recent Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated that Apple plans to launch the iPhone SE 4 as early as early 2025, the first new model since the iPhone SE 3 launched in 2022. According to Gurman, the new model will be similar to the iPhone 14, but will have a sharper OLED display that spans the entire device. While we don’t know how much it will cost, if Apple can keep it under $500, the iPhone SE 4 could be one of the best cheap phones on the market.
Gurman also explains that the iPhone SE (2025) will most likely include some form of Apple Intelligence. This would be a big selling point considering most iPhones can’t run Apple’s new AI. This would mean the iPhone SE 4 would have at least 8GB of RAM and the same A17 chip we saw in the iPhone 15.
There are currently a lot of rumors circulating about how the iPhone SE 4 will improve on the iPhone SE 3. For example, there are hints that the new version will come with a 48MP main camera, which would be a significant improvement over the SE 3’s 12MP camera. We’ve also heard that the iPhone SE 4 will switch to a USB-C port instead of the Lightning port, and may feature the same solid-state action button as the iPhone 15 Pro.
Apple Intelligence, meanwhile, promises several upgrades to all phones that run it. For example, it has a much improved Siri that can hold a conversation and even understand what’s on your screen. Apple Intelligence also offers a wealth of new image generation options, including the ability to create our very own emojis with Genmoji. However, Apple will likely charge subscription fees for some of the AI features, possibly as part of a new Apple One subscription.
Affordable smartphones make up a crucial part of the mobile phone market. Their purpose is to offer some of the best features at the expense of others. The idea that the iPhone SE 4 will even offer some AI features is great, but Apple needs to make sure that this doesn’t come with a hefty price increase.
For more information on Apple’s other upcoming releases, check out our breakdown of Apple’s WWDC 2024 presentation, which details everything announced for next year.
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