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Apple's iPhone SE 4 leaks: OLED display, A18 chip, affordable price and 48 MP camera in the tip

According to a report by Macrumors, Apple is preparing to launch a completely redesigned version of its iPhone SE. The fourth-generation model is scheduled to come onto the market in spring 2025. This upcoming version of Apple's most affordable smartphone is likely to take a significant leap forward, incorporating features normally found in its premium devices while remaining cost-effective.

The report highlighted that the iPhone SE 4 could adopt a similar design to the iPhone 14 and feature a larger 6.1-inch OLED display. This is a significant jump over the current model's 4.7-inch LCD screen and signals Apple's move to phase out LCD technology in favor of OLED across the iPhone range.

The switch from LCD to OLED could have a big impact on Apple's long-time suppliers, such as Japan Display and Sharp, which were key suppliers of LCD screens for previous SE models.

In terms of performance, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature the A18 chip, the same processor used in the recently launched iPhone 16 series. Additionally, Apple is rumored to be ditching the Touch ID sensor in favor of Face ID, signaling the end of the physical Home button on iPhones.

Other significant improvements expected for the new model include a USB-C charging port, replacing the long-standing Lightning port, and the introduction of the Action button, a feature first seen in the iPhone 15 Pro series was. Additionally, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to come with Apple's in-house 5G modem and a 48MP rear camera, which is a significant improvement over the current 12MP sensor.

A major improvement to the iPhone SE 4 will be its RAM, which is expected to double to 8GB. This increase will allow the device to support Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI-powered features expected to launch with iOS 18.1 later this year. Notably, this would make the SE 4 the cheapest iPhone capable of running these advanced AI features, which last year's iPhone 15 models cannot.

Despite these impressive upgrades, Apple is reportedly aiming to keep the iPhone SE 4 within its budget-friendly range, with the price expected to fall between $400 and $500, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This is in line with the pricing strategy of previous SE models.

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Published: Oct 01, 2024 11:22 PM IST

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