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iPhone SE 4 release schedule and whether it will be released in Korea
iPhone SE 4 is finally expected to be released next week. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the release date is expected early next week, as announced on Feb. 6 local time. While an exact date has yet to be revealed, given that all past iPhone SE series were released on Friday, it is likely that they will be released in time for Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. If released more quickly, they may come out together just in time for Tuesday, Feb. 11, the release date of Powerbeats Pro 2.
Although the exact release schedule and first countries have not yet been revealed, Korea has been included in the first release countries starting with the iPhone 16 series, so it is worth looking forward to this time as well. Accordingly, it would be a good idea for those who are planning to purchase to prepare in advance.
Design and Specifications
Here’s a quick recap of the iPhone SE 4’s updates that have been revealed so far. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to adopt a similar design to the iPhone 14, with a notch display instead of a home button equipped with a Face ID, and it is expected to be made from an aluminum body. It is expected to measure 71.5 mm by 146.7 mm, thick by 7.8 mm, and weigh 165 grams.
In addition, an action button on the iPhone 16 will be added to support IP68 water resistance rating. The display is said to be a 6.1-inch OLED with ceramic shields, and unfortunately, it is expected to have a scan rate of 60Hz. It is expected to have a maximum brightness of 800 nits, slightly brighter than its predecessor. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature an A18 chipset, and will be equipped with 8GB of RAM from LPDDR 5X to support Apple Intelligence. It comes in 128GB of primary storage, and is tipped to come in three options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
Camera and connectivity
The rear camera setup is tipped to feature a single 48-MP camera, and the front camera is tipped to feature a 12MP camera. Furthermore, the iPhone SE 4 will feature Apple’s 5G modem for the first time, and it will also feature Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. According to rumors, the satellite communication SOS feature provided by the iPhone 14 may also be introduced in the SE series. The charging port will feature USB-C, and is expected to support 20W wired fast charging. In addition, Qi2 and Maxafe wireless charging are said to be supported.
iPhone SE 4 Launch Price and Battery Performance
The battery capacity is 3,279 mAh, and interest is also focused on actual performance. Looking at the information summarized above, it does not feel like a mid- to low-priced phone in terms of performance. Based on this, there are also rumors that it will be released as a new lineup with a new name, iPhone 16e, rather than iPhone SE.
If it is released on the iPhone 16e, the price is expected to increase even more significantly. However, as previously mentioned, the estimated starting price of the iPhone SE 4 was $499, but it is likely to have a significant impact on the final price due to President Trump’s tariff policy. Therefore, it is likely that the final consumer price will exceed $500. Furthermore, due to the Korean won-dollar exchange rate pressure, the domestic sales price is expected to exceed W800,000 in the late 700,000 won. Therefore, we recommend those who plan to purchase the iPhone SE 4 to prepare it in advance and purchase it carefully.