iPhone SE 4 Alleged Dummy Units Suggest iPhone 14-Like Design With Additional ‘Plus’ Size Option

iPhone SE 4 could be equipped with the mute switch.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 21 October 2024 15:02 IST

iPhone SE 4 Alleged Dummy Units Suggest iPhone 14-Like Design With Additional ‘Plus’ Size Option

Photo Credit: Apple

iPhone SE 4 may have a single rear camera

Highlights

iPhone SE 4 is expected to come with Face ID
The dummy unit is said to measure 146.7x71.5x7.8mm
Apple may release two versions of the iPhone SE 4

iPhone SE 4 is likely to launch early next year. There have been a lot of rumours about how the new budget iPhone might feature a new design compared to its predecessor. Earlier this month alleged case renders showed us the iPhone 7 Plus-inspired design for the new iPhone SE. Newly leaked images of iPhone SE 4 dummy units have now surfaced online suggesting a form factor similar to the iPhone 14. The upcoming handset is seen with Face ID, a single rear camera, and an action button.

Japanese blog Macotakara managed to get hold of some iPhone SE 4 dummy units. These alleged dummy units look like the vanilla iPhone 14 and seem to have a mute switch instead of the Action Button. The images suggest a single rear camera, flat edges and a smaller notch for the Face ID system.

The dummy unit is said to measure 146.7x71.5x7.8mm, the same dimension as the iPhone 14. The blog claims that the TPU cases of the iPhone 14 fit perfectly on the iPhone SE 4 dummy unit, other than a minor difference in the camera island. The mute switch is said to be smaller than the iPhone 14, although the volume buttons and side buttons are said to be the same.

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Alleged 3D mock up of iPhone SE 4 and iPhone SE 4 Plus
Photo Credit: Macotakara

The blog includes an image sourced from Alibaba showing two differently-sized dummy units of iPhone SE 4. Based on the images, it claims that the iPhone SE 4 was initially developed in the same 6.7-inch size as the iPhone 14 Plus. The model with a 6.1-inch screen, the same as the iPhone 14, was added later. This indicates that Apple may release two versions of the iPhone SE 4 — a vanilla model and the iPhone SE Plus. Further, Macotakara claims that the final exact design and size range have not been decided, it seems possible that there will be only one size, like the current iPhone SE (2022).

The design elements of dummy units of the iPhone SE 4 appear to match up with what we've seen in previous leaks. However, it is advised to take these details with a grain of salt.

iPhone 14

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use

Bad
Dated design and notch
Very similar to iPhone 13
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone 14 review

Display 6.06-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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