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Apple's Upcoming iPhone SE 4 Will Reportedly Be Called the iPhone 16E

Apple's Upcoming iPhone SE 4 Will Reportedly Be Called the iPhone 16E

Apple may consider the new iPhone SE as an extension of the iPhone 16 lineup.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 2 January 2025 11:33 IST

Apple's Upcoming iPhone SE 4 Will Reportedly Be Called the iPhone 16E

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Highlights

iPhone SE 4 aka iPhone 16E is expected to go official in March
It is expected to run on A18 chipset
The tipster has also shared alleged case renders of the iPhone SE 4

iPhone SE 4 is expected to be revealed in the first quarter of this year. There have been numerous rumours about the design and specifications of the fourth-generation iPhone SE in the last few months. Ahead of anything concrete, a new leak now suggests the handset will use a different name when launched. The new name indicates that Apple may consider the new iPhone SE as an extension of the iPhone 16 lineup. It is expected to run the A18 chipset with support for Apple Intelligence features.

Tipster Majin Bu on X claimed that Apple's upcoming iPhone SE will be called the iPhone 16E. This name ties in with the naming of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models launched in September.

Based on what my source has reported, it seems that the new iPhone that Apple will unveil in 2025 will not be called iPhone SE4, but iPhone 16E. It should feature a design similar to the iPhone 14, with an OLED display and an action button. The available colors will be white and… pic.twitter.com/Vm8DCh1Xo0
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) December 31, 2024

This isn't the first time that the iPhone 16E name has surfaced on the Web. A Weibo post by tipster Fixed Focus Digital (translated from Chinese) from back in December suggested a potential name change for the next SE phone to 'iPhone 16e'.

The tipster has also shared alleged case renders of the iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16E. The case suggests a cutout for the camera unit at the top left corner of the rear panel. Its design is expected to be based on the iPhone 14.

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iPhone SE 4: Rumoured Specifications, Pricing

The iPhone SE 4 aka iPhone 16E is expected to go official this year, presumably in March. Apple is likely to use the same processor featured in the entry-level iPhone 16 in the upcoming model. This would enable Apple Intelligence features in the new phone. It is said to pack 8GB of RAM and feature a 6.06-inch (1,170x2,532 pixels) LTPS OLED screen with a peak brightness of 800nits. The phone could offer Face ID support and pack a 3,279mAh battery. It is said to come with a single 48-megapixel rear camera like the latest iPhone 16.

The next-generation iPhone SE is said to be priced at less than $500 (roughly Rs. 42,000). In South Korea, it is likely to cost more than KRW 8,00,000 (roughly Rs. 46,000).

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iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 16 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging support

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Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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iPhone 16 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stunning display
Solid build quality and lovely colour options
Battery life is bonkers on this one
Excellent for gaming and performance (in general)
Improved cameras

Bad
Still offers a 60Hz refresh rate and misses out on AOD (always-on display)
No fast charging
Comes with USB 2
No Apple Intelligence features out of the box

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Plus review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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iPhone 16 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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