Rumors suggest the iPhone SE 4 will launch early next year and may feature the same 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display as the iPhone 14, which would be a significant upgrade from the current SE’s 4.7-inch LCD screen, according to industry insider Ross Young.
If this happens, the iPhone SE 4 will finally step into the modern era. It’s expected to be the first SE model without a home button, swapping Touch ID for Face ID. However, instead of adopting the Dynamic Island feature, it will likely stick with the classic display notch.
What we likely won’t see on the iPhone SE 4 are features like an always-on display or ProMotion’s variable refresh rate—those are still exclusive to the Pro and Pro Max models. That could change with the iPhone 17, but for now, it seems unlikely for the Special edition line.
The new iPhone Special Edition will feature the same display as the iPhone 14, with BOE and LGD supplying the panels. Shipments will likely start in October, with October 6, 2024, as a key date.
This rumor isn’t new—many have speculated that the SE 4 will resemble the iPhone 14, allowing Apple to reuse parts to save costs. You can buy the iPhone 14 for $599 / £599 / AU$1,049 and the iPhone 14 Plus for $699 / £699 / AU$1,249, but the SE 4 will likely cost much less.
Recent rumors suggest the iPhone SE 4 may include an A18 chip (like the iPhone 16), improved cameras similar to the iPhone 15, and a new Apple-designed 5G modem. It will likely launch in early 2025, so we won’t have to wait long to see if it makes our best iPhone list.
