After a three-year hiatus, the budget-friendly iPhone SE might finally be making a comeback. Apple is poised to make a major announcement later today, which could see it unveil the brand new iPhone along with some exciting surprises. Rumors are swirling about what else could be in store, with whispers of upgraded AirTag trackers and even a HomePod with a built-in screen. But the star of the show is expected to be the iPhone SE 4 (aka the iPhone 16E).
Apple’s wallet-friendly handset is set to go head-to-head with the Google Pixel 8A and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, potentially landing at around the £500 mark.That would make it the most affordable new iPhone on the market, undercutting the iPhone 16 by a hefty £300. Will it live up to the hype? Stay tuned to our live blog for all the latest as the big announcements roll in. Apple is set to give the iPhone SE a major makeover, bringing it closer to the current generation of iPhones. As such, it could be the cheapest way to access Apple’s new AI software, known as Apple Intelligence, which is currently limited to the more expensive iPhone 16 and last year’s high-end Pro models.
Leaks suggest the SE 4 will be bigger, with a full-screen display that finally purges the outdated physical home button for Face ID. It’s also expected to borrow the iPhone 14’s divisive display notch but won’t feature the Dynamic Island, which remains exclusive to premium models. To make up for that cutback, the 6.1-inch OLED screen should offer similar resolution and pixel density to the iPhone 16.
Under the hood, the SE 4 is rumored to pack the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16, potentially doubling the RAM to support Apple Intelligence. It could also feature a single 48MP camera on the back and a 12MP selfie camera, both lifted from the iPhone 15. Plus, it might be the first iPhone to use Apple’s custom-built 5G modem, which could improve battery life. All told, it’s primed to be a massive upgrade over the last SE from 2022.
