HIGHLIGHTS
- iPhone SE 4 prototype models have been spotted with the same battery as the iPhone 14.
- This would mean a significant upgrade for the next-gen iPhone SE.
- iPhone SE 4 is also expected to come with the same design as the iPhone 14.
Apple skipped on an iPhone SE model this year but we might just see one in 2024. Rumours around the ‘iPhone SE 4’ have been floating around for quite some time, and a new one suggests the device’s battery details. The rumours point towards Apple borrowing much from the iPhone 14 for the iPhone SE 4.
iPhone SE 4 battery details leaked
- iPhone SE 4 will most likely come with the same battery as the iPhone 14, according to findings discoveredby MacRumours.
- Apple has been testing prototypes, and partially assembled models feature lithium-ion batteries with the model number A2863. This is the same model number associated with the iPhone 14’s battery.
- If this turns out to be true, the will come with a significant battery upgrade over the previous models. iPhone 14 packs a 3,279mAh battery, which would be much higher than the 2,018mAh battery the iPhone SE 3 is equipped with so it’ll be a notable upgrade.
- But this could change since these are prototype models of the and the final unit might ship with a different battery.
iPhone SE 4: what we know so far
It looks like the is going to be based on the iPhone 14, something similar we’ve seen with the previous iPhone SE models. That’s good news for anyone waiting for the as rumours heavily suggest it’s going to come with the same design as the iPhone 14.
So you’ll get a more updated look with flat edges, and a bigger screen size since the iPhone SE 4 is said to be very closely sized as the iPhone 14. But there’s still debate on the presence of a Touch ID button on the iPhone SE 4. Rumours suggest it will come back but a recent report claims Apple’s Touch ID division has been permanently shut down. This indicates that the iPhone SE 4 will come with Face ID for biometric authentication. There are bigger upgrades planned for the . These include an Action button and USB Type-C port that debuted with the iPhone 15 series. Based on these rumours and reports, Apple is planning to offer quite a lot with the . Now we’ll just have to wait for the launch, which will hopefully take place next year.
Key Specs
Apple iPhone SE 4
Apple A16 Bionic |Processor
6.1 inches (15.49 cm)Display
12 MPRear camera
10.8 MPSelfie camera
3279 mAhBattery
iPhone SE 4 to feature iPhone 14 design
- iPhone might just turn out to be the one that everyone’s been waiting for, if rumours are to be believed.
- Starting with the purported design, a major upgrade planned for the is its similar design to the iPhone 14, according to a reportby MacRumors. This means a more updated look, and a bigger screen size as well.
- So we’ll most likely see an iPhone SE 4 with flat edges, and the size is said to be very close to the base model of the iPhone 14.
- There will be one difference though, and it’s the presence of a Touch ID button on the iPhone SE 4.It seems that Apple is planning on keeping this and not moving to an all-screen design for the next-gen iPhone SE. But, we might see two more upgrades for the , the USB-C port and the Action Button; both debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro models. The Action Button can be customised for different tasks, and we’re expecting to see on all new iPhones going forward.
- The is also said to be lighter than the iPhone 14 by around six grams. For context, the iPhone weighs 172 g but the SE model will weigh 165 g. The change in weight is said to be due to a single rear camera on the iPhone as opposed to the dual-camera setup on the iPhone 14.
iPhone SE 4: what we know so far
The single rear camera on the iPhone SE 4 will reportedly be a 48MP sensor. This might just be the 48MP camera that’s on the iPhone 14 Pro series. In addition to a similar design, the is also expected to come in a black colour similar to the Midnight variant for the iPhone 14. We will most likely see more colour options for the 4.
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