Apple iPhone SE 4 Tipped to Get Same Back Cover as iPhone 16

Apple was rumoured to use a modified iPhone 14 chassis on the iPhone SE 4.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 22 July 2024 15:10 IST

Apple iPhone SE 4 Tipped to Get Same Back Cover as iPhone 16

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iPhone SE was announced in 2022

Highlights

iPhone SE was launched in 2016
It is expected to include Face ID
iPhone SE 4 was expected to include Face ID

iPhone SE 4 has been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. Apple is expected to announce the affordable iPhone model in the first quarter of next year with upgrades over the iPhone SE 2022. The iPhone SE 4 was earlier speculated to feature the same chassis as the base iPhone 14, but a fresh rumour coming out of China contradicts this claim. It suggests that the upcoming iPhone SE version is going to have some design similarities with the iPhone 16.

Tipster Fixed Focus Digital (translated from Chinese) on Weibo claims the iPhone SE 4's back cover will be exactly the same as the upcoming vanilla iPhone 16. Previous leaks had indicated an iPhone 14-like design and rear chassis for the iPhone SE 4.

If the iPhone SE 4 follow the styling of the iPhone 16, we can then expect the former to get the vertical dual-lens rear camera configuration rumoured for the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 family is expected to be unveiled in September. The next iPhone SE model, meanwhile, is expected to arrive in March next year.

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Apple hasn't mentioned whether it plans to release new iPhone SE models moving forward but recent leaks suggested specifications like a 6.1-inch LTPS OLED display and a 48-megapixel primary camera for the phone. Apple is expected to keep the price of the device below $500 (roughly Rs. 41,000). It is likely to pack a 3,279mAh battery similar to the iPhone 14.

The iPhone SE 4 is expected to include Face ID and Apple's in-house 5G modem chip. It could feature a USB Type-C port for charging and could measure 147.7x71.5x7.7mm.

Apple launched the first iPhone SE back in 2016. The third iteration of the iPhone SE was announced in 2022 in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 43,900.

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Apple iPhone SE (2022)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Powerful SoC
IP67 rating, wireless charging
Slim and light
Regular software updates

Bad
Small, low-res display
Gets warm when stressed
Average low-light camera performance
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone SE (2022) review

Display 4.70-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

OS iOS 15

Resolution 750x1334 pixels

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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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