 The Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) will apparently be based on the Apple iPhone XR. The claim was made by YouTuber Jon Prosser in a recent podcast during a segment about future iPhones. If this is the case, then the iPhone SE 2023 (or iPhone SE 4) will not feature a home button and should offer much better battery life than the iPhone SE 3. Show
A surprising iPhone-related revelation has been offered up by the tipster and YouTube host Jon Prosser during a recent episode of the Geared Up podcast. Show host Andru Edwards was discussing different variants of the iPhone and mentioned that he would like to see the iPhone mini line possibly revisited for the next iPhone SE. This elicited the following comment from Prosser (around the 42-minute mark), “the SE 4 from what I understand, and I don’t think I’ve said this publicly, is just the iPhone XR”. There are expectations for an Apple iPhone SE 4 to turn up on the market early next year, and it would be a shock to some if Prosser’s source is accurate. The iPhone SE models are usually based on earlier iPhones in terms of design but come with beefed-up innards: The iPhone SE looked like the iPhone 5S but came with an A9 chip instead of an A7; the iPhone SE 2 apes the iPhone 8 in design but sports an A13 SoC instead of an A11; and the iPhone SE 3 used its predecessor as inspiration but came with an A15 processor. If Apple goes with an iPhone XR design, then the home button will be a goner, bezels will be slimmed-down, and the iPhone SE 2023 could even end up with a 6.1-inch display. Obviously, Apple would gift the next-generation iPhone SE with an upgraded SoC (the XR has an A12 Bionic), but it would be another surprise if this ended up being the A16, rather than perhaps a more-refined variant of the A15. In addition, the potential iPhone SE 4 could offer IP67 water resistance, Face ID functionality, and a much-improved battery life. However, the choice will likely split opinion, as a 6.1-inch iPhone SE 2023 would disappoint those who prefer compact sizes over updated designs, but the likely low price-point (compared to a regular iPhone) will attract those who liked the Apple iPhone XR but didn’t want to shell out US$749 for it back in 2018 (equivalent to buying a ~US$900 phone in 2022). Buy an unlocked and renewed Apple iPhone SE 2 on Amazon Related ArticlesDaniel R Deakin - Managing Editor News & Magazine - 2865 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2012 My interest in technology began after I was presented with an Atari 800XL home computer in the mid-1980s. I especially enjoy writing about technological advances, compelling rumors, and intriguing tech-related leaks. I have a degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies and count my family, reading, writing, and travel as the main passions of my life. I have been with Notebookcheck since 2012. Daniel R Deakin, 2022-08-31 (Update: 2022-08-31) Skip to content
The iPhone SE is Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone, offering flagship performance at half the price of Apple’s top-end iPhones. The problem is that the third-gen iPhone SE sports the same core design and display as the iPhone 8, a phone first released back in 2017. It certainly looks a little dated compared to mid-range Android competition, but rumours suggest that could all change with the next-gen iPhone SE, rumoured for release in 2023 or 2024. Here’s all there is to know about the next iPhone SE right now, from release and pricing speculation to the latest leaks and rumours. When will the iPhone SE 4 be released?Apple doesn’t update the iPhone SE on a yearly basis, taking almost four years between the release of the first- and second-gen SE, and just under two years between 2020’s iPhone SE 2 and the iPhone SE 3 released in March 2022. With that being said, we can see a pattern begin to emerge, with all releases taking place in Spring, around 6 months after the release of the latest iPhone range. We can also see Apple beginning to settle into a rough 2-year release schedule for the iPhone SE, which means we should expect the iPhone SE 4 to be released in early 2024 – and online whispers back that up. The primary source of release date speculation comes from display analyst Ross Young, who has an impressive track record when it comes to iPhone and iPad display-related leaks and predictions. Back in October 2021, the analyst suggested a larger iPhone SE was due for release sometime in 2024. Young revisited that prediction again in January 2022, claiming a release in 2023 or 2024, along with other key details on what to expect – but more on that in a bit. If that’s too far, take a look at where to buy the iPhone SE 3. How much will the iPhone SE 4 cost?The iPhone SE is designed to be Apple’s budget-friendly, affordable iPhone, so while there could be a slight variation in price compared to the current iPhone SE (as is the case compared to the iPhone SE 2), we can’t imagine the price will increase too much – if at all. With that being said, we fully expect the iPhone SE 4 to cost around the same as the iPhone SE 3, despite the rumoured improvements to display and design. For reference, here’s how much the current iPhone SE range costs:
What to expect from the iPhone SE 4Despite the fact we’re still potentially two years from the release of the next iPhone SE, online whispers give us an idea of what to expect – and if true, it’ll be the most exciting iPhone SE update in years. Refreshed designThe loudest online whispers suggest that the next iPhone SE might finally make the jump to a full-screen display, with Apple deciding between 5.7in and 6.1in – that’s according to display analyst Ross Young in an October 2021 tweet anyway. The analyst then followed up on his prediction in early 2022, suggesting that the 5.7in display option has been locked in. However, the analyst later backtracked on the 5.7in claim. Discussing the upcoming smartphone with MacRumors in October 2022, the analyst now claims that Apple has decided on a 6.1in display complete with a notch cut-out. Given the fact that Apple tends to use old iPhone shells – the iPhone SE 3 is based on the 4.7in iPhone 8 design, for example – this suggests that the next iPhone SE could have the same chassis as the 6.1in iPhone Xr, complete with a full-body display and all the other perks on offer from Apple’s full-screen display. Jon Prosser also threw his hat into the prediction ring, also claiming that the next iPhone SE will sport an iPhone Xr-like form factor, and worked with concept designer Ian Zelbo to create renders of what to expect. Fair warning: it’s just a vanilla iPhone Xr. Even without any specific changes to the Xr design, the upgrade would be a significant step forward for Apple’s budget iPhone line, especially considering most complaints about the 2022 iPhone SE are related to its dated design. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for other rumours proving or refuting this, and we’ll update this section once we know more. Face IDIf Apple does intend on using the iPhone 11 chassis for the next iPhone SE, there’s hope that Apple will finally ditch the Touch ID-enabled Home button for a full-screen display with Face ID. Display analyst Ross Young has claimed that the next-gen iPhone SE will include a notch – though he didn’t go as far as to explicitly confirm Face ID inclusion. There’s always the possibility that the notch will simply house the front-facing camera tech, with Apple opting for a Power button-based Touch ID scanner much like the iPad Air and iPad Mini. Tech aside, the question is, which notch will the iPhone SE get? While logic dictates it’ll have the large notch associated with the iPhone 11, as with the rest of the chassis, there is the smaller Face ID notch available on the iPhone 13 range and the snazzy Dynamic Island tech of the iPhone 14 Pro range to consider. Apple will likely have made Dynamic Island tech available on the entire flagship iPhone range by 2024, so the latter is technically possible, though we still think it’s unlikely. Updated chipsetRather unsurprisingly, the next iPhone SE is expected to have an upgraded chipset – but what will it offer? In recent years, the iPhone SE has matched the flagship iPhone range in terms of processing power. It’s one of the biggest selling points of Apple’s budget iPhone compared to the Android competition, and we can’t imagine that’ll change anytime soon. So, if the iPhone SE is to be released in late 2023 or early 2024, it could feature the yet-unannounced A17 Bionic, expected to be the chipset in the 2023 iPhone range, though likely with less RAM. Ming-Chi Kuo suggests this will continue to be the case, though he does predict that it’ll increase to 4GB, a 25% increase compared to the 3GB of the current model. Related content you might like
Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You'll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel. Is there going to be a new iPhone SE 2023?Note that these are just speculations. The iPhone SE 2023 is expected to be released in March 2023. The phone is also said to have a design similar to the iPhone XR, with a 6.1-inch display. The processor is set to be the A15 Bionic, and the price is speculated to be around $449.
What iPhone will Apple release in 2023?iPhone 15 release date
Therefore, we suspect the iPhone 15 will be unveiled on September 12 or 13, 2023. At least some of the models will likely go on sale for preorder that Friday (September 15) and be available in stores the following Friday (September 22).
What will be the next iPhone SE?Leaker Jon Prosser has suggested that the upcoming iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch display, and that it will be modeled after the iPhone XR. He described the device as "just the iPhone XR." The new iPhone SE is expected in 2024.
Is Apple going to make another se?We can also see Apple beginning to settle into a rough 2-year release schedule for the iPhone SE, which means we should expect the iPhone SE 4 to be released in early 2024 – and online whispers back that up.
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