Apple iPhone SE 4 Leak: Face ID, All-Screen Design, and Major Upgrades Arrive in 2024
Apple fans, rejoice-Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone SE 4 sometime early next year. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the next-generation iPhone SE will be the most significant redesign yet for Apple’s budget-friendly SE-series, packing in features that will place it more in line with flagship models such as the iPhone 14.
This redesign promises exciting features such as an all-screen design, Face ID, and a sleek OLED display—a first for the SE lineup. If true, that would mean the iPhone SE 4, launched in 2024, may just turn tables in the budget smartphone department by offering more premium features without the premium price tag.
iPhone SE 4: The Most Major Redesign Ever
According to Mark Gurman, the iPhone SE 4 is going to be a game-changing redesign for Apple’s SE models. The device is said to closely resemble the iPhone 14: an all-screen front with slim bezels and Face ID-a feature that has so far been absent from previous SE models.
For the first time in the SE-series home button, Face ID takes its place-the same facial recognition system that has been the staple on Apple’s premium iPhones since the release of the iPhone X. There is also the OLED display-a high-feature element that will really jack up the visuals with rich colors and better contrast.
Aside from design changes, the iPhone SE 4 will reportedly have a single camera at the back, a nod to its lowly status, but it will be powerful enough to satisfy the needs of most users. Of course, on the front is the notch introduced on the iPhone X and which will be coming to the SE 4, housing the front camera and Face ID sensors.
Apple Focuses on Internal Improvements
The series of iPad upgrades that Gurman also said are coming from Apple in early 2024 won’t be dramatic overhauls in terms of design. Instead, they will involve internal improvements. Also, expect new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models boasting upgraded performance and efficiency. While these updates might not feature overhauls in design, internally, they will be important in maintaining Apple’s iPads as among the best options in the tablet market.
Put together, the launches of the iPhone SE 4 and refreshed iPads could make for a very good 2024 for Apple fans looking to pick up more budget-friendly options in both the iPhone and iPad lineups.
The Past Few Months: iPhone SE 3
Apple’s most recent refresh of the SE, the iPhone SE 3, came in 2022, tucking in 5G connectivity with the addition of the powerful A15 Bionic chip inside the iPhone 13. Further, it extended battery life, increased toughness, and bolstered cameras, starting at $429.
It was the balance of performance and affordability that made iPhone SE 3 one of the likable choices, hence a very good option for an entry-level iPhone. The new iPhone SE 4 is expected to follow that mold as it will balance cost-efficiency with advanced features like Face ID and a more modern design.
Price Expectations and Availability
With all these expected upgrades, the price of the iPhone SE 4 is yet to be determined, but it’s bound to start somewhere around the same space as its predecessor, which is at about $429. This would make it among the most affordable iPhones with a modern design, OLED display, and Face ID.
This will likely be what attracts users who won’t spend their money on an iPhone 15 or iPhone 14 Pro but wish to have at least something new for a fraction of the price.
The Future for Apple’s Budget Devices
The iPhone SE 4 will definitely be the game-changer for Apple’s whole lineup of SEs. But alone, the shift to an all-screen form factor and Face ID is going to make this phone an instant winner in the lower-end device category and give Apple a leg up over the competition-most notably, Google’s Pixel 7a and Samsung’s Galaxy A54.
It also testifies to Apple’s strategy of pushing high-end features down to more budget-friendly models. With those observations, it is likely that Apple tries to strengthen its lead in all categories and that this upcoming iPhone SE 4 might well act in that respect.
You can keep an eye out on Apple’s website, while waiting for the release, for the release of the iPhone SE 4 and forthcoming iPads.
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