š± Apple could announce the iPhone SE 4 next week
š Thatās according to reputable Apple reporter and leaker Mark Gurman
š«„ The phone is expected to adopt an iPhone 14-like design with Face ID
šø There will be one camera on the back, an A18 chip inside, and USB-C
š° Itās expected to cost $500 and launch later this month
Apple might be dropping a new iPhone next week. The rumored iPhone SE 4 is said to be getting announced sometime next week, according to a report from Bloombergās Mark Gurman. This comes after numerous leaks have surfaced over the past year, detailing what we can expect from the next-generation iPhone SE.
iPhone SE 4 is right around the corner
According to Gurman, inventory of the current-generation iPhone SE has run low, and it doesnāt seem like retailers (nor Apple) will be getting a fresh shipment of Touch ID-equipped iPhones any time soon. Instead, it seems more likely that the iPhone SE 4 is scheduled for an imminent announcement, and it could shake things up in the iPhone lineup.
The phone is expected to drop the huge bezels above and below the screen, instead opting for an iPhone 14-like design with a 6.1-inch screen and Face ID. There will likely only be one rear 48MP camera, which will make the iPhone SE 4 look nothing short of an iPhone 4 from 2010. Under the hood, we expect to see an A18 chip, as well as Appleās first in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip. A USB-C port will be on the bottom of the phone, and on the left will live a mute switch instead of an Action button.
The big question is how much itāll cost. Rumors say the iPhone SE 4 will be priced at $499, a $70 price increase over the current generation. For that kind of money, you can get some stellar smartphones, including the Pixel 8a (and soon, the Pixel 9a). I donāt doubt the iPhone SE 4 will also be a great phone given the rumored specs, but itās certainly stepping into more competitive waters than the iPhone SE series ever has before.
Weāll be keeping an eye out for any iPhone SE 4 announcements next week. In the meantime, subscribe to The Shortcut so you donāt miss our iPhone SE 4 review when it drops.
Max Buondonno is Editor at The Shortcut. Heās been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, Newsweek, TheStreet, and more. Follow him on X @LegendaryScoop and Instagram @LegendaryScoop.