iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 16 Designs Might Share Similarities
Fresh Rumor: iPhone SE 4 to Resemble iPhone 16
It’s been a while since we last heard about the iPhone SE 4, the follow-up to the iPhone SE 3 from 2022. A fresh rumor suggests that it will share some design similarities with the upcoming iPhone 16.
Shared Manufacturing Process
According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo (via MacRumors), the more affordable Apple phone will use the same rear chassis manufacturing process as the flagship Apple phone for 2024. While this doesn’t mean the two phones will be identical, there may be certain similarities in terms of dimensions and styling. The iPhone SE 4 might also adopt the vertical dual-lens rear camera configuration rumored for the iPhone 16.
Design Evolution and Cost Efficiency
Previous leaks had suggested that the iPhone SE 4 could be based on the iPhone 14 from 2022, but now it seems as though Apple may opt for a more modern look. Sharing parts of the manufacturing process for the iPhone SE 4 and the iPhone 16 could save Apple some money as production ramps up.
Expected Launch and Features
We’re most likely to see the iPhone 16 launched first, expected in September alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Dummy units of all four phones have surfaced, showing a new camera bump around the rear camera lenses on the standard and Plus models, and a slight increase in height for the Pro and Pro Max handsets. New colors may also be introduced this year.
As for the iPhone SE 4, it might appear early next year. This model is expected to ditch the old iPhone design with the Touch ID home button and adopt a more modern look. Alongside an OLED screen, the iPhone SE 4 could get the Dynamic Island, similar to the high-end iPhones. It will be interesting to see if these changes affect the pricing of the cheapest iPhone, considering that the iPhone SE 3 was launched at a starting price of $429 / £419 / AU$719.
