iPhone SE 4th Generation: Full Review

Release Date

• Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, shared a teaser post on X (formerly Twitter) suggesting the iPhone SE 4 will be unveiled on February 19, 2025, with the message: “Get ready for new family member.”1210.
• The iPhone SE 4 may start pre-orders from February 21, 2025, and the official entrance point for the sale may start on February 28, 2025.

Design

• The iPhone SE 4 is the most significant departure from the iPhone SE 4 designs, dropping the older-style design with a Home button from the iPhone 8 and using a modern edge-to-edge display inspired by the iPhone 14 1812.
• This features a 6.1-inch OLED display, a gigantic upgrade compared with the 4.7-inch LCD display of the iPhone SE 3. Immediately depict deeper blacks, improved contrast, and a more engaging visual experience 812.
• The device will most certainly contain a notch for Face ID that will replace the Touch ID Home button but will not support Dynamic island one that is found on the iPhone 16 series 1812.
• Expect flat edges, an Action Button (replacing the mute switch), and the USB-C port to comply with EU mandates in the overall design.

Specs and Performance

• Processor: It’s said that the iPhone SE 4 will depend on the A18 chip, the same processor that powers the iPhone 16 series. This bestows it with great performance and will enable all Apple Intelligence features, including an upgraded Siri and various AI tools 3812.
• RAM: It will function on 8GB of RAM, double that of its predecessor-IPhone SE 3. This should grant untapped multitasking potential with even better chances for AI features supporting 312.
• Storage: Starting with a base storage of 128GB, compared to 64GB in the last model 312, this is a major change.
• 5G modem: The iPhone SE 4 may be one of the earliest iPhones to have Apple’s in-house 5G modem, hence improving power efficiency and performance.

Camera

• The said iPhone SE 4 is, allegedly, supposed to include a rear-output camera of one single lens that gets a bump up from 12MP on the iPhone SE 3 to 48MP-an extremely significant jump. This, thus, now caters to improved zooming and sharper photos 3812.
• The selfie camera is purportedly 12MP TrueDepth, with Face ID support and boosting selfies 3812.

Battery and Charging

• The battery size is expected to reach 3,279mAh compared to 2,018mAh in the iPhone SE 3. That should give extreme battery life with some trade-offs, according to the OLED power display and Apple Intelligence enhancements 312.
• Charging would likely support 20W wired charging and 15W MagSafe wireless charging, with faster charging options likely being made available.

Software

• The iPhone SE 4 will come out of the box with iOS 18 and support for Apple Intelligence features, such as enhanced Siri capabilities, AI-driven writing tools, and image editing tools. This empowers budget-minded individuals with a foothold in advanced AI tools 3812.

Price

• The iPhone SE 4 will have a starting price of **499**, which is a.A$70 increase on iPhone SE 3’s original price of A$429. The price hike therefore is expected to be a consequence of major improvements in design, display, and performance.3812
• It will still, however, be Apple’s budget iPhone, offering flagship-level features at a mid-tier price.812.

Key Upgrades Over iPhone SE 3

1. Modern Design: Edge-to-edge OLED display, notch for Face ID, and USB-C port.
2. Improved Performance: A18 chip and 8GB RAM for seamless multitasking and AI support.
3. Better Camera: 48MP rear camera and 12MP front camera.
4. Larger Battery: 3,279mAh capacity for longer usage.
5. Apple Intelligence: Access to advanced AI features previously reserved for flagship models.

Comparison with iPhone 16

• Common features between the iPhone SE 4 and the iPhone 16 are the A18 chip, 8GB RAM, and support for Apple Intelligence. Among other things, it does not include the Dynamic Island, ultrawide camera, and higher refresh rate display that the iPhone 16 features.
• At 499**, the iPhone SE 4 is far less expensive than the iPhone 16, which starts at 799, making it the ideal choice for those who want premium features without the flagship price.

Conclusion

The iPhone SE 4 represents a substantial enhancement to Apple’s budget nature. This budget line gets a modern design, flagship-like performance, and access to some of the coolest AI features. The price is a bit higher than before, but the upgrades are worth the price and make it a strong competitor for someone who wants an iPhone that’s light on the pocket and packing a punch. If the rumors hold, the iPhone SE 4 could redefine what a budget smartphone can deliver.

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