New iPhone SE coming next week, here are five things to expect

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iPhone SE 4 now rumored to have the same form-factor as the iPhone 14

While the iPhone 17 rumors garner most of the attention, Apple also has another new iPhone model in the works. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be a dramatic update to Apple’s most affordable iPhone, with an all-new design, USB-C for charging, and more.

Here are five things to expect from the iPhone SE 4.

iPhone SE 4: New features

New design with a bigger display

The biggest change for the iPhone SE 4 will be its design. The current-generation iPhone SE features an iPhone 8-style design with large bezels around the 4.7-inch display and a Home button at the bottom. The iPhone SE 4, however, will reportedly bring a modern overhaul similar to the iPhone 14.

According to leaked CAD files, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch cutout at the top. We can also expect a new flat-edged design instead of the iPhone SE’s current rounded edges.

According to 91mobiles, the iPhone SE 4 will measure 147.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm. The current iPhone SE measures 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm.

Face ID

While the current iPhone SE features a Home button with Touch ID, the next-generation iPhone SE 4 will reportedly make the jump to Face ID.

This change is enabled by the iPhone SE 4’s new design with a notch cutout in which the Face ID components will be housed.

Faster performance

The third-generation iPhone SE is powered by the A15 Bionic chip, which offers excellent performance for the device’s low price point. The iPhone SE 4 will further improve on that performance.

Last October, 9to5Mac exclusively reported that the iPhone SE 4 will be powered by the A18 chip. The device is also expected to feature 8GB of RAM. The combination of these upgrades means the iPhone SE 4 will be fully capable of running Apple Intelligence features.

USB-C

Finally, the iPhone SE 4 will make the switch from Lightning to USB-C for charging. This aligns with the latest iPhone 16 lineup, and is legally required due to legislation in the European Union.

Apple modem

In a major shift, the iPhone SE 4 will not feature a modem from Qualcomm for cellular connectivity. Instead, it will rely on a modem designed by Apple. The device will mark the first-ever product to feature an Apple-designed modem.

For the end-user, this change shouldn’t even be noticeable. Apple’s goal is to ship its first-ever modem and maintain the same level experience that customers have today. If this change flies under the radar, then it’s a win for Apple.

Wrap up

It seems like we are finally nearing the release of the iPhone SE after over a year of rumors. Bloomberg reports that the device could be announced as soon as next week. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be revealed via a press release on Apple’s website, not a dedicated event.

What do you think of the rumored iPhone SE 4? Is it a logical addition to Apple’s lineup, or is it time for Apple to forgo the “iPhone SE” strategy entirely?