hello. This is Technologytodaynow. The fourth generation iPhone SE is expected to be released in 2025, and it’s expected to bring a lot of upgrades. But with that comes a likely price increase, and today we’re going to take a closer look at the expected price of the iPhone SE 4th generation.
iPhone SE 4th generation pre-release expectations and key changes
iPhone SE 4th generation Expected price increase
According to areport from PhoneArena, the iPhone SE 4th generation is expected to have a starting price of up to $499. To put this in perspective, the original iPhone SE 2nd generation launched at $399, and the iPhone SE 3rd generation saw a slight increase to $429. This fourth-generation model will likely see a price hike due to performance and design changes.
Key changes in iPhone SE 4th generation
The fourth generation of the iPhone SE is expected to have a significantly different design and specs than its predecessors. The home button will be gone, and it will feature a smaller notch that has been around since the iPhone 13. It will also switch from an LCD to an OLED display, and the size of the display will increase from 4.7 inches to 6.1 inches. This is expected to result in a more premium screen quality than before.
Equipped with A18 chipset and 8GB RAM
Additionally, previous internal Apple data has revealed that the iPhone SE 4th generation is using the same identification code as the iPhone 16. This distinction is based on the AP it is powered by, so it is likely that the iPhone SE 4th generation will be powered by the A18 chipset used in the iPhone 16.
Apple Intelligence is alsoexpected to be supported, which will bring the latest performance to the mid-range lineup. It’s also expected to have 8GB of RAM, which is expected to significantly improve multitasking performance.
iPhone SE 4th Generation Price Outlook
Even with these upgrades, the iPhone SE 4th generation is expected to be competitively priced. It could sell for $499 in the US and possibly in the low $700,000s in Korea. While that’s a bit pricey for a mid-range phone, it’s expected to remain competitive when compared to the Pixel 8 ($499) and Galaxy S24 Fan Edition ($649).
Expected competitiveness in the mid- to low-end phone market
The iPhone SE 4th generation, which is expected to be released next year, will increase in price but will still remain a strong player in the mid-range phone market. However, it still uses a 60Hz display, which could be considered a relative weakness. The iPhone SE 2nd generation swept the mid-range market, and the iPhone SE 3rd generation did not. It will be interesting to see if the fourth generation of the iPhone SE will be able to recapture the glory of the second generation.