Is there an iPhone SE 4th gen?

Apple’s reportedly working on a new iPhone SE 4. While some of you will want to upgrade your current device in the near future, others might want to hang back and wait for the fourth-generation iPhone SE.

Earlier this year, Apple released its iPhone SE 3, its third-generation iPhone SE. The device serves as a budget alternative to its flagship iPhone 14 series and it’s certainly worth a look if you want a newer iPhone model but don’t want to break the bank.

Many of you will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone SE 3, iPhone 14, or another device in 2022. Remember, most carriers allow you to upgrade after a year. So if you were to buy a new phone right now, you should be able to upgrade to something brand new in 2023.

That being said, iPhone SE 4 rumors have started to swirl and that might have those of you in the hunt for a new device feeling curious about Apple’s plans for its budget iPhone.

iPhone SE 4 Rumors

While most iPhone rumors have been focused on the 2023 iPhone models, also known as the iPhone 15 series, we’ve also heard about a new iPhone SE 4.

Analysts believe the iPhone SE 4 is currently in development and claim it will come with some interesting changes including a larger screen and an overhauled design.

We’re months, if not years, away from a potential announcement which means Apple’s plans could certainly change. That being said, there are some great reasons to consider waiting for the next version of the iPhone SE.

In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to wait for the iPhone SE 4 and the best reasons to go with another device long before it arrives.

Wait for a Larger Display

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Those of you hoping for a return to a smaller 4-inch display probably won't be interested in Apple's next iPhone SE.

The iPhone SE 3 employs a larger 4.7-inch display and we could see an even bigger screen deployed on the iPhone SE 4.

According to analyst Ross Young, Apple hasn't finalized its display choice for the iPhone SE 4 but it's thought to be considering 6.1-inch OLED panels from two suppliers as well as 5.7-inch to 6.1-inch LCD panels from two suppliers.

Using an LCD display would help keep the cost of the device manageable while a move to OLED would likely mean a price increase.

So if a 5.7-inch to 6.1-inch iPhone SE sounds like something you'd be interested in, think about waiting for the iPhone SE 4.

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The iPhone SE is Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone, offering flagship performance at half the price of Apple’s top-end iPhones. The problem is that the third-gen iPhone SE sports the same core design and display as the iPhone 8, a phone first released back in 2017.

It certainly looks a little dated compared to mid-range Android competition, but rumours suggest that could all change with the next-gen iPhone SE, rumoured for release in 2023 or 2024.

Here’s all there is to know about the next iPhone SE right now, from release and pricing speculation to the latest leaks and rumours.

When will the iPhone SE 4 be released?

Apple doesn’t update the iPhone SE on a yearly basis, taking almost four years between the release of the first- and second-gen SE, and just under two years between 2020’s iPhone SE 2 and the iPhone SE 3 released in March 2022.

With that being said, we can see a pattern begin to emerge, with all releases taking place in Spring, around 6 months after the release of the latest iPhone range.

We can also see Apple beginning to settle into a rough 2-year release schedule for the iPhone SE, which means we should expect the iPhone SE 4 to be released in early 2024 – and online whispers back that up.

The primary source of release date speculation comes from display analyst Ross Young, who has an impressive track record when it comes to iPhone and iPad display-related leaks and predictions.

Back in October 2021, the analyst suggested a larger iPhone SE was due for release sometime in 2024. Young revisited that prediction again in January 2022, claiming a release in 2023 or 2024, along with other key details on what to expect – but more on that in a bit.

If that’s too far, take a look at where to buy the iPhone SE 3.

How much will the iPhone SE 4 cost?

The iPhone SE is designed to be Apple’s budget-friendly, affordable iPhone, so while there could be a slight variation in price compared to the current iPhone SE (as is the case compared to the iPhone SE 2), we can’t imagine the price will increase too much – if at all.

With that being said, we fully expect the iPhone SE 4 to cost around the same as the iPhone SE 3, despite the rumoured improvements to display and design. For reference, here’s how much the current iPhone SE range costs:

  • 64GB: £419/$429
  • 128GB: £469/$479
  • 256GB: £569/$579

What to expect from the iPhone SE 4

Despite the fact we’re still potentially two years from the release of the next iPhone SE, online whispers give us an idea of what to expect – and if true, it’ll be the most exciting iPhone SE update in years.

Refreshed design

The loudest online whispers suggest that the next iPhone SE might finally make the jump to a full-screen display, with Apple deciding between 5.7in and 6.1in – that’s according to display analyst Ross Young in an October 2021 tweet anyway.

The analyst then followed up on his prediction in early 2022, suggesting that the 5.7in display option has been locked in.

However, the analyst later backtracked on the 5.7in claim. Discussing the upcoming smartphone with MacRumors in October 2022, the analyst now claims that Apple has decided on a 6.1in display complete with a notch cut-out.

Given the fact that Apple tends to use old iPhone shells – the iPhone SE 3 is based on the 4.7in iPhone 8 design, for example – this suggests that the next iPhone SE could have the same chassis as the 6.1in iPhone Xr, complete with a full-body display and all the other perks on offer from Apple’s full-screen display.

Jon Prosser also threw his hat into the prediction ring, also claiming that the next iPhone SE will sport an iPhone Xr-like form factor, and worked with concept designer Ian Zelbo to create renders of what to expect. Fair warning: it’s just a vanilla iPhone Xr.

More images of the next generation iPhone SE with @jon_prosser! pic.twitter.com/k26a4kNnYs

— Ian Zelbo (@ianzelbo) October 19, 2022

Even without any specific changes to the Xr design, the upgrade would be a significant step forward for Apple’s budget iPhone line, especially considering most complaints about the 2022 iPhone SE are related to its dated design.

We’ll keep our eyes peeled for other rumours proving or refuting this, and we’ll update this section once we know more.

Face ID

If Apple does intend on using the iPhone 11 chassis for the next iPhone SE, there’s hope that Apple will finally ditch the Touch ID-enabled Home button for a full-screen display with Face ID.

Display analyst Ross Young has claimed that the next-gen iPhone SE will include a notch – though he didn’t go as far as to explicitly confirm Face ID inclusion. There’s always the possibility that the notch will simply house the front-facing camera tech, with Apple opting for a Power button-based Touch ID scanner much like the iPad Air and iPad Mini.

Tech aside, the question is, which notch will the iPhone SE get? While logic dictates it’ll have the large notch associated with the iPhone 11, as with the rest of the chassis, there is the smaller Face ID notch available on the iPhone 13 range and the snazzy Dynamic Island tech of the iPhone 14 Pro range to consider. Apple will likely have made Dynamic Island tech available on the entire flagship iPhone range by 2024, so the latter is technically possible, though we still think it’s unlikely.

Updated chipset

Rather unsurprisingly, the next iPhone SE is expected to have an upgraded chipset – but what will it offer?

In recent years, the iPhone SE has matched the flagship iPhone range in terms of processing power. It’s one of the biggest selling points of Apple’s budget iPhone compared to the Android competition, and we can’t imagine that’ll change anytime soon.

So, if the iPhone SE is to be released in late 2023 or early 2024, it could feature the yet-unannounced A17 Bionic, expected to be the chipset in the 2023 iPhone range, though likely with less RAM.

Ming-Chi Kuo suggests this will continue to be the case, though he does predict that it’ll increase to 4GB, a 25% increase compared to the 3GB of the current model.  

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Author: Lewis Painter, Senior Staff Writer

Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You'll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.

Will iPhone SE 4 be released?

Based on the previous launch cycles, it has been predicted that the iPhone SE 4 is likely to be launched sometime in 2024. According to noted Apple analysts, the iPhone SE 4 may sport a small display. Reportedly the tech behemoth is considering a display size somewhere between 5.7 and 6.1 inches.

Will there be an iPhone SE 4 in 2023?

For the unaware, the “redesign” in question was supposed to be based on the iPhone XR's design. But it looks like the company has shelved its plans to launch the iPhone SE 4 next year. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is expected to cancel or at least postpone the iPhone SE 4 until 2024.

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