The iPhone SE 4 is likely to be released early next year. There have been many rumors that the new budget iPhone may have a new design compared to its predecessor. Earlier this month, alleged case renders showed us the design of the new iPhone SE inspired by the iPhone 7 Plus. Recently leaked images of iPhone SE 4 mockups have now surfaced online, suggesting a form factor similar to the iPhone 14. The upcoming phone will be seen with Face ID, a single rear camera and an action button.
Japanese blog Macotakara managed to obtain several iPhone SE 4 mockups. These alleged mock-ups look like the vanilla iPhone 14 and appear to have a volume rocker instead of an action button. The images suggest a single rear camera, flat edges and a smaller notch for the Face ID system.
The dummy unit is said to measure 146.7×71.5×7.8mm, the same size as the iPhone 14. The blog claims that the iPhone 14 TPU cases fit the iPhone SE 4 dummy unit perfectly, except for a slight difference in the camera island . The mute switch is said to be smaller than the iPhone 14, although the volume buttons and side buttons are the same.
The leak shows a mock unit of the larger iPhone SE 4 Plus
Alleged 3D mockup of iPhone SE 4 and iPhone SE 4 Plus
Photo credit: Macotakara
The blog has an image obtained from Alibaba that shows two mock iPhone SE 4 units of different sizes. Based on the images, it is claimed that the iPhone SE 4 was originally designed in the same 6.7-inch size as the iPhone 14 Plus. A model with a 6.1-inch screen, the same as the iPhone 14, was added later. This suggests that Apple may release two versions of the iPhone SE 4 — the vanilla model and the iPhone SE Plus. Additionally, Makotakara claims that while the final exact design and size range are yet to be decided, it seems possible that there will be only one size, just like the current iPhone SE (2022).
The design elements of the iPhone SE 4 mockups seem to match what we’ve seen in previous leaks. However, we advise you to treat these details with a grain of salt.
