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iPhone SE 4th generation ready for release next year
iPhone SE 4th generation release timeline and readiness
Apple’s iPhone SE 4th generation is expected to begin preparing ahead of its launch next year. According to a report by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to start mass production of the iPhone SE 4th generation in December. Therefore, it seems likely that the iPhone SE 4th generation will be unveiled between spring, March and April 2025.
iPhone SE 4th generation key specs and features
Based on the iPhone 14 design, this iPhone SE 4th generation will have the following key specifications.
- 6.1-inch OLED display and Face ID
- With A17 Pro or A18 chipset
- Equipped with a USB-C charging port
- 48 MP single rear camera
- 8GB of RAM and Apple Intelligence support
- Equipped with Apple’s own 5G modem
In particular, it is noteworthy that Apple has reduced manufacturing costs by installing its own 5G modem.
iPhone SE 4th generation and the anticipation of next spring’s Apple event
The iPhone SE 4th generation will most likely be unveiled at Apple’s spring event, which is expected to take place in the first half of next year, around March or April, and the MacBook Air with the M4 chip is also likely to be unveiled, so Apple’s event next spring is likely to get a lot of attention.
Performance expectations for Apple 5G modems
As mentioned earlier, the 4th generation of the iPhone SE is expected to lower the manufacturing cost by installing 5G modems developed by Apple instead of Qualcomm modems. Due to the poor performance of previously installed Intel modems, Apple’s 5G modems are expected to show improved performance, and if they provide stable 5G speeds above a certain level, there will be no big problems.
Production adjustments and sales forecasts for the iPhone 16 series
Ming also shared news of reduced production of the iPhone 16 series, with orders for the iPhone 16 Normal and Plus models in particular falling off, with the current estimated production of 84 million units.
In addition, the expected quarterly sales volume of the iPhone 16 series is approximately 80 million units, 45 million units, and 39 million units in the order of the 4th quarter of 2024, the 1st quarter of 25, and the 2nd quarter of 2025, which is 9 million units compared to the previous iPhone 15 series. It is said that this figure has decreased significantly. Some predict that sales of the iPhone 16 will increase with the Apple Intelligence update, but as there is no evidence that such a situation will come true so far, recovery of sales of the iPhone 16 is unlikely to be easy.