Since the first iPhone SE, whose acronym stands for Special Edition, came onto the market in 2016, it has become Synonym of “mid-range” iPhone. And we put quotes because, although its features are more limited than the iPhones that do have numbers in their name and also have a lower price, its price is still somewhat higher than that of a mid-range Android.
After almost two years without a new model, the iPhone SE 3 being the last one launched on the market, This year we could see a new and “revolutionary” version of the Special Edition. And yes, again quotes, because although it is not going to bring unprecedented innovations, it is revolutionary compared to its predecessors, who were already very comfortable with a very similar design and specifications typical of the old guard. The iPhone SE 4 could change everything.
That design sounds familiar to me… and not exactly like other ‘SE’
Differentiating at a glance the last two iPhone SEs from each other and from an iPhone 8 is an impossible mission. Its design is identical and although we know very well that what is important is inside, a place where there are notable changes between them, the truth is that aesthetics are also important. Especially when that design, although iconic, already seems somewhat out of fashion.
From iPhone X onwards, the design all screen has taken on increasingly greater relevance. With a notch or a dynamic island at the top, the pronounced bezels that surrounded the screen were abandoned and the button was got rid of home. Precisely this design idea all screen It seems that it will debut on the iPhone SE 4. Everything points to it, wow.
However, It is not entirely clear whether the bet will be on Isla Dinámica or Notch. That is, the format that the latest iPhones have, camouflaging the front sensors or the iconic eyebrow that the iPhone side button.
The dimensions and form factor would be similar to those of an iPhone 14. This would imply flat sides with curved corners, a height of around 14 and a half centimeters, a width of about 7 centimeters, a thickness of 0.7 centimeters and a weight that would be around 170 grams.
Although the key to everything is in the OLED panel that will be mounted and that will represent a great leap in resolution compared to the previous iPhone SE. Just as it would share dimensions with the aforementioned iPhone 14, also the technology of its screen and diagonal, extending to 6.1 inches. This is something that, once again, has been confirmed by The Elec, an Asian media outlet with sources close to Apple’s supply chain. Of course, no 120 Hz refresh rate, which is something unprecedented on a non-Pro iPhone and it was not going to be an ‘SE’ that released it. It will bring 60 Hz.
The release date of the iPhone SE 4 remains the big unknown
If you asked us a few months ago, we would have assured you 90% that the iPhone SE 4 would be launched this spring. In March, without going any further. This is what many analysts pointed out. However, in these months there have been rumors of all kinds that even pointed to 2026. Others slightly less pessimistic that placed it in 2025.
In recent weeks what has emerged is a curious rumor which comes to add insult to injury by stating that we will not have just one iPhone SE, but rather that there will be two models with sizes similar to the current iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. In fact, they even pointed out that they would be called iPhone 16 SE and iPhone 16 SE Plus. Although we take it into account, the truth is that it seems unlikely at the least. In that case, the target date is September 2024. That is, in seven months.
The point is that There is no reliable information that dictates a more or less approximate date. The only sure thing is to bet that it will arrive between this year and 2026. An absurd bet with which we will surely win, but which unfortunately does not serve to encourage those who are interested in purchasing this smartphone.
The iPhone SE 4 is a mystery.
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