- The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to cost $470, marking a 10% increase from the SE 3's $429 price.
- Expected upgrades include a modern iPhone 14-like design and Face ID integration, potentially featuring an OLED display.
- The iPhone SE 4's release is speculated for 2025, aligning with Apple's two-year refresh cycle.
One of the most popular low-budget products from Apple may become more expensive soon. A reliable tipster J. Reve recently claimed on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the iPhone SE 4 will cost around $470 which is $40 more than the iPhone SE 3’s $429 pricing. This 10% increase is not unexpected given that the new model might bring some major changes.
iPhone SE 4 to Bring a Price Hike
According to the sources, the iPhone SE 4 is going to have a new design that is not similar to the iPhone 8 and instead uses the iPhone 14 design. This could mean a bigger screen and potentially even OLED display technology which provides richer blacks and more vibrant colors.
Another significant improvement can be the implementation of Face ID instead of the Touch ID home button for secure unlocking, as it is in the case of the regular Apple iPhone SE.
The exact release date is unknown, but rumors suggest that it will be rolling out in 2025.
This fits Apple’s two-year refresh cycle for the iPhone SE family. This potential price increase has caused some controversy as the SE’s main draw is its low price as it offers a ‘budget entry’ to the Apple experience.
The increase in the price may mean pushing the SE towards the mid-range segment of the market where other products are loaded with more advanced features. Even though the price will reportedly go up, the expected changes—a newer look and Face ID—may still entice consumers to buy the new SE.
Such features are highly attractive to many Apple fans, and their availability in a more affordable device may prove to be a good incentive. For now, everything remains in rumors.
The only indications about the price and features of the iPhone SE 4 will come from Apple’s official announcement. One thing is clear: the cheaper model of the iPhone may be getting a substantial upgrade at a slightly higher cost.
