- The iPhone SE 4 will reportedly retire the outdated chassis in favor of a more modern body that resembles the iPhone 14.
- The device could launch in early 2025, featuring a faster chipset that supports Apple Intelligence tools.
- The $429 phone could appeal to midrange Android users as it probably won’t look like it has escaped from a bygone era.
For a long time, iPhones were perceived as luxury devices that didn’t cater to budget-conscious customers. This all changed when Apple debuted the iPhone SE, which typically offers a fast chip in a classic body for a more affordable price. However, due to its dated design and relatively small size, many platform-agnostic consumers still opt for budget Android phones, which tend to look better and pack more perks. To potentially win these users over, Apple will reportedly overhaul the iPhone SE 4 to offer a fresh design that better aligns with today’s smartphone standards.
According to Bloomberg, the iPhone SE 4 is still on track for an early 2025 release. The device could potentially launch alongside a new iPad Air in the spring. Perhaps the most notable change to this upcoming budget-friendly phone will be its new body. It is rumored to resemble an iPhone 14, featuring a small notch, thinner bezels, and no physical Home button. This would completely retire the classic chassis first adopted by the iPhone 8.