Apple is expected to release the iPhone SE 4 in the first half of 2025. The alleged fourth-generation smartphone is believed to be the successor to the iPhone SE (2022) and is likely to sport a new design in line with Apple’s recent. models like the iPhone 14. According to analysts, production of the iPhone SE 4 should begin by the end of 2024 before debuting next year.

Production of iPhone SE 4

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested in a blog post that Apple’s suppliers will begin mass production of the iPhone SE 4 in December. The Cupertino-based tech giant estimates production of approximately 8.6 million units of the fourth-generation iPhone SE between December 2024 and the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.

Earlier, Kuo emphasized that Apple plans to release the iPhone SE 4 in the 1st quarter of 2025, which is in line with recent information about its mass production. The development confirms a recent statement by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who suggested that Apple is nearing production of an updated iPhone SE model codenamed V59.

Once launched, it is believed to be the most affordable non-flagship iPhone offered by Apple.

iPhone SE 4 specifications (expected)

It is reported that iPhone SE 4 will bring significant changes in the design of non-flagship iPhone models. There is speculation that Apple will finally move away from the iPhone 8-like design, and instead the fourth-generation iPhone SE will look like the iPhone 14. The alleged phone is also expected to support Face ID and Apple Intelligence features.

The iPhone SE 4 may have a single 48-megapixel rear camera. It is expected to get a 6.06-inch screen with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The smartphone can run on the Apple A18 chipset with 6 GB and 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.