Apple will launch the iPhone 15 series in September, with major changes expected for the standard models. However, the company is also planning to release another budget iPhone SE which will feature a brand-new design and equipped with upgraded internals compared to the current models. It was previously reported that Apple will release the iPhone SE 4 in 2024 with an iPhone 14-like design. It is now being reported that the iPhone SE 4 will be delayed.
iPhone SE 4 is no longer reported to arrive next year, as 2025 looks promising
The iPhone SE lineup is Apple's cheapest iPhone that you can buy right now. While the latest models have moved to an all-screen design, the current SE models feature a design with a Home button and a massive forehead and chin. The iPhone SE is the only iPhone with Touch ID still standing and selling, but the company could switch to Face ID in the future. Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley now believe that Apple will not launch the iPhone SE 4 next year (via MacRumors).
It was previously reported that Apple was planning to launch the iPhone SE 4 with a new design in 2024. The device could potentially ditch the decade-old iPhone 6-like design to adopt a more modern industrial look. However, it seems users will have to wait a while longer for the device to see daylight. It was also previously revealed that the iPhone SE 4 will be the first device to come with Apple's custom 5G modem. The budget iPhone was supposed to be the first iPhone to equip Apple's in-house 5G modem. After the iPhone SE, the modem was rumored to arrive on additional devices coming in the future.
This is not the first time that we are hearing about the iPhone SE 4 delays. Prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also states that Apple will launch the iPhone SE 4 in 2025 at the earliest. The analysts have not shared why the company is taking its time to release the device. If you are in the market looking to buy a new iPhone SE, the third generation is still a pretty good option. The iPhone SE 3 makes a lot of sense because there are no potential release dates in sight. However, if you can wait, the iPhone SE 4 will be a major upgrade.
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to come with a 6.1-inch display along with Face ID. Furthermore, the device will come with an all-screen design similar to iPhone 14 with flat edges and upgraded camera sensors. As for the chip, the company could potentially house a 3nm chip similar to the iPhone 15 Pro models considering the device arrives in 2025.
