{"id":753,"date":"2025-02-10T06:27:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T06:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/?p=753"},"modified":"2025-02-10T06:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T06:27:51","slug":"iphone-se-4th-gen-set-to-launch-soon-everything-we-know-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/archives\/753","title":{"rendered":"iPhone SE (4th Gen) Set to Launch Soon: Everything We Know So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/search?keyword=iPhone&amp;post_type=product\">iPhone<\/a>&nbsp;SE<\/strong>&nbsp;is on the way, and while Apple has yet to confirm details, leaks and rumors have painted a clear picture of what to expect. Following Apple\u2019s usual naming conventions, it will likely be called the&nbsp;<strong>iPhone SE (4th generation)<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>iPhone SE (2025)<\/strong>, though Apple typically markets these devices simply as&nbsp;<strong>iPhone SE<\/strong>&nbsp;without additional branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Apple\u2019s flagship models, which are unveiled at high-profile events, the new iPhone SE is expected to arrive with little fanfare, possibly as early as next week. While an official announcement is still pending, recent leaks\u2014including a fresh batch of renders from case manufacturer&nbsp;<strong>Spigen<\/strong>\u2014have provided further confirmation of key details. These images reinforce long-standing speculation that the device will feature a&nbsp;<strong>display notch<\/strong>&nbsp;and a&nbsp;<strong>single rear camera<\/strong>, signaling a major design shift from its predecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Spigen1.jpg?fit=1430%2C1430&amp;p=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaked renders suggest a design that closely resembles the&nbsp;<strong>iPhone 14<\/strong>, complete with a&nbsp;<strong>6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display<\/strong>\u2014a significant upgrade over the LCD screens of previous SE models. The&nbsp;<strong>notch at the top of the display appears to house Apple\u2019s Face ID sensors<\/strong>, indicating that&nbsp;<strong>Touch ID may finally be phased out<\/strong>&nbsp;in the SE lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Button placement remains largely unchanged, though one notable detail is the possible&nbsp;<strong>removal of the traditional Alert Slider<\/strong>, replaced instead by a standard button. While this detail is harder to confirm from images alone, it hints at Apple streamlining the SE\u2019s design to align more closely with recent iPhone models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the hood, the&nbsp;<strong>iPhone SE (4th Gen)<\/strong>&nbsp;is rumored to be powered by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/search?keyword=Apple&amp;post_type=product\">Apple<\/a>\u2019s A18 chipset<\/strong>, paired with&nbsp;<strong>8GB of RAM<\/strong>. This would make it one of the most powerful budget-friendly iPhones to date, capable of running&nbsp;<strong>Apple Intelligence features<\/strong>&nbsp;that are expected to play a major role in Apple\u2019s ecosystem moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the back, the phone is expected to feature a&nbsp;<strong>48MP single rear camera<\/strong>, a notable step up from the&nbsp;<strong>12MP sensor used in previous SE models<\/strong>. This upgrade could bring improved detail, better low-light performance, and enhanced computational photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most intriguing rumors is that the new SE will be the first iPhone to feature an&nbsp;<strong>in-house Apple cellular modem<\/strong>, potentially marking the beginning of Apple\u2019s transition away from&nbsp;<strong>Qualcomm\u2019s modem technology<\/strong>. This move could have significant implications for future iPhones, as Apple continues to develop its proprietary wireless solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the&nbsp;<strong>SE is expected to feature a USB-C port<\/strong>, following Apple\u2019s broader transition away from Lightning. This change aligns with&nbsp;<strong>recent EU regulations<\/strong>&nbsp;and brings the SE in line with the latest iPhone models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaks suggest the&nbsp;<strong>iPhone SE (4th Gen) will start at $499<\/strong>,for those looking for a more affordable iPhone without sacrificing performance, the&nbsp;<strong>iPhone SE (4th Gen) could be the best budget-friendly option Apple has ever released<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new&nbsp;iPhone&nbsp;SE&nbsp;is on the way, and while Apple has yet to confirm details, leaks and rumors have painted a clear picture of what to expect. Following Apple\u2019s usual naming conventions, it will likely be called the&nbsp;iPhone SE (4th generation)&nbsp;or&nbsp;iPhone SE (2025), though Apple typically markets these devices simply as&nbsp;iPhone SE&nbsp;without additional branding. 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