Apple's iPhone SE 4 Release Could Be Days Away: What Design Changes Can We Expect From It?

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 looks promising on paper based on the rumors we've heard so far. It's also reportedly coming in the next couple of days, so the wait will not be very long for everyone anticipating its arrival.

The fresh overhaul for this model could mean a new design, improved specs, and upgraded features, including Face ID, a bigger screen, and USB-C.

New iPhone SE 2025 Will Be Coming In a Few Days

Apple's iPhone SE 4 Could Be Days Away From Now

Apple is expected to unveil a revamped version of the iPhone SE this week, and it's shaping up to be one of the most significant redesigns in the SE lineup, according to The Verge.

After years of using a similar design since 2016, the iPhone SE 2025 will offer more advanced features while maintaining affordability.

Goodbye Home Button, Hello Face ID

The most significant change for the iPhone SE 2025 is the removal of the iconic home button. Apple has ditched the button that has defined the iPhone SE for years in favor of a sleeker design. The new SE will feature Face ID with a notch similar to the iPhone 14, marking the end of the thick bezels and physical button era.

The Cupertino-based giant has the desire to align the iPhone SE 4's design to the modern iPhones. The phone will continue to stay slightly behind in design features, skipping the Dynamic Island seen in the iPhone 14 Pro models, but still offering a much more advanced front-facing technology.

Action Button and Single Rear Camera

Following the trend set by the iPhone 16, the 2025 iPhone SE will feature an Action button. This button will be customizable and serve different purposes, allowing for greater functionality. While the design changes are considerable, the SE will still stick to a single rear camera setup, likely a 48-megapixel sensor to provide improved photo quality compared to previous models.

Larger OLED Display: A Bigger iPhone SE This Year

Apple is increasing the screen size of the iPhone SE 2025, moving to a 6.1-inch OLED display, replacing the 4.7-inch screen seen on the previous model. This transition will bring the SE closer to the standard iPhone 16 in terms of display quality and size.

The OLED screen will provide brighter and more vivid visuals, taking the phone's multimedia experience to a whole new level.

While the screen size increases, so does the overall size of the phone, meaning the 2025 iPhone SE will be larger and heavier than its predecessors. Expect a more premium feel without compromising the device's budget-friendly appeal.

USB-C Port, Goodbye Lightning Cable

In another major move, the iPhone SE 2025 will adopt the USB-C port. As expected, Apple is expected to comply with the recent push to standardize the USBC-C port, especially critical for the European market, where Apple has been forced to discontinue Lightning-equipped devices due to new regulations.

A18 Chip: Performance Upgrade and More Power

Under its components, the 2025 iPhone SE will come packed with the latest A18 chip, the same processor used in the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models. This upgrade significantly improves the phone's overall performance, making it one of the most powerful budget iPhones ever.

Along with the A18 chip, the SE will likely see an increase in RAM to 8GB, which will support Apple's AI-powered features. Users can expect faster performance, smoother multitasking, and better efficiency with this upgrade.

5G Connectivity: The First iPhone SE with Apple's 5G Modem

The iPhone SE 2025 will also be the first model in the SE lineup to feature Apple's in-house 5G modem. However, early reports suggest that the 5G modem may only support sub-6 GHz 5G and not mmWave 5G, meaning speeds may be slightly slower than those seen on more expensive iPhone models.

A Mashable report suggests that Apple will unveil the iPhone SE 2025 this week but will delay the actual release until later this month. The device will likely be priced around $500, higher than the previous model's starting price of $429, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

The price bump will likely be justified by the improvements, including 128GB of base storage and the performance boosts.

There's also speculation that Apple may abandon the SE branding, potentially naming this new device the iPhone 16E. However, the SE name remains widely associated with this product line, so it's still likely to be used.