Introduction
Based on the current leaks, Apple is expected to launch a new generation of the iPhone SE series soon.
Initial rumors mainly focused on the design of the iPhone SE 4, but the latest leaks reveal the specifications of this new SE model.
According to the leaks, the new iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1-inch LTPS OLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. The dimensions are 148.5 x 71.2 x 7.8 millimeters, weighing 166 grams. It will be made of 7000 series aluminum alloy with glass on the front and back.
The front of the device resembles the iPhone 13, while the back is similar to the iPhone XR, only equipped with a single camera lens.
Looking at the recent renders, the iPhone SE 4 will have a front screen with a center notch, housing the camera and Face ID sensor components.
In other words, this generation of the iPhone SE 4 will officially remove the Touch ID Home button in favor of Face ID. Users who prefer physical buttons may need to stick with purchasing the iPhone SE 3.
On the back of the device, there is a horizontally arranged camera lens and flash module area, without an overall camera module setup. The rear camera sensor is larger than the previous generation, and the connection with the back panel is smoother.
In terms of imaging specifications, the iPhone SE 4 will be equipped with an IMX503 camera, 1/2.55 inches, f/1.8 aperture. It will support 1080P Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR, AI scene photography, portrait mode, but not Night mode.
Previous leaks mentioned that the iPhone SE 4 will introduce customizable operation buttons. However, based on the details shown in the leaked renders, this area seems to also have a toggle-style mute switch.
If the leaks are accurate, then with all iPhone 16 models switching to operation buttons, the iPhone SE 4 will be the only model in the new generation to offer an optional toggle-style mute button.
Regarding the design of the bottom of the device, the specific approach has not been confirmed yet. However, based on previous leaks, the new iPhone SE 4 will adopt the same flat side design as the current iPhone series, with a USB-C interface at the bottom.
In terms of core specifications, it will be powered by the Apple A16 Bionic chip, equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 baseband, and Apple U1 UWB chip. The device will offer 6GB LPDDR5 RAM, along with 128GB/512GB NVMe storage.
It will support Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 2.0, have a battery capacity of over 3000mAh, and support 20W wired charging and 12W wireless charging.
Apart from the new iPhone SE series devices, Apple is also due to update its MacBook series devices.
The latest leaks indicate that Apple is accelerating the development of the M4 series of chips, which could be featured in new Mac devices by the end of the year.
The M4 series of chips is expected to offer at least three main models, codenamed Donan, Brava, and Hidra, ranging from low to high-end positioning. Donan is intended for entry-level MacBook Pro/Mac mini and MacBook Air, Brava for high-end MacBook Pro/Mac mini, and Hidra for Mac Pro.
Simultaneously, Apple will focus on advancing in AI, with the new M4 series of chips enhancing performance in AI tasks.
Furthermore, the iPad series devices are also set for updates this year.
Based on the current leaks, Apple might launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in the second week of May, with the iPad mini 7 release expected later this year.
The iPad mini 7 is rumored to feature an LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate, house the A16 chip, and support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. The iPad Pro is expected to be the first to come with an OLED display and Apple’s M3 chip. The iPad Air could feature Apple’s M2 chip, a redesigned rear camera module, and support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.