As we all know, Apple recently relaunched official refurbished models of iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max on its U.S. website, with starting prices lower than those of brand-new models.
Moreover, this is currently the only way to purchase an iPhone 14 Pro directly from Apple, as the tech giant typically discontinues the Pro series of the previous generation after releasing new iPhones.
However, the prices of the iPhone 15 series in the domestic smartphone market have significantly dropped, giving consumers more room for their own judgment when making choices.
For many consumers, the current trend leans not towards the iPhone number series but towards the SE series.
The improvement in the iPhone 15 series, especially the standard version, is not particularly significant in terms of screen quality and core configuration.
In this case, it might be better to look forward to the arrival of the iPhone SE4, as there have been reports that the iterative version will not only adopt a full-screen design but also potentially lower the price.
The key is that there is also hope for an upgrade to the USB-C interface for charging, which is crucial for enhancing user experience, naturally raising expectations.
However, as time goes on, there have been both positive and negative news about the iPhone SE4, so consumers will need to be patient in the coming days.
According to the whistleblower, Apple's tradition dictates that the release of a new product requires a rigorous process of research, development, testing, and production, taking at least three months.
Currently, the iPhone SE4 has not entered production, so its release may be a few months away, requiring more time for eager consumers.
The author believes that it will either debut in 2025 or be launched alongside the iPhone 16 series, with the former being more likely.
Despite the delay in the release date, the anticipation for the iPhone SE4 remains high, with some exciting features to look forward to.
The data indicates that the iPhone SE4 may come equipped with Apple's all-new self-developed components. Apple has long been renowned for its innovation and cutting-edge technology, with its strength in self-developed components being beyond doubt.
While it's unclear what exactly the new self-developed components are, the author speculates that they may be related to the self-developed baseband, which has been a weakness of Apple's phones for a long time.
As long as this issue can be addressed, it means that the iPhone SE4's capabilities will become very strong, perhaps even surpassing the value of the iPhone digital series.
However, this is currently just speculation, but Apple is unlikely to let the release of the iPhone SE4 be uneventful.
In addition, there have been many rumors about the iPhone SE4 in the smartphone market recently, and it seems quite appealing.
For instance, switching to a full-screen display means it will likely adopt Face ID and a notch, which would enhance the visual experience compared to the previous non-full-screen design.
Moreover, it is expected to feature a physical mute switch, improving user experience, and the screen size is likely to increase as well.
Considering the discontinuation of the iPhone mini series, it indicates that small-screen designs will mostly be abandoned by Apple in the coming years.
The peripheral aspects are also worth looking forward to. For example, in terms of configuration, the iPhone SE4 is expected to use the same A16 chip as the iPhone 15. Although its performance may not be the latest, it is already quite impressive.
However, if the release is delayed, there is hope for the adoption of chips with a 3nm process, as nobody likes a new device with old chips.
Moreover, it is anticipated to come with 6GB of RAM and a base storage capacity likely to be increased to 128GB. While this may not be considered strong in the domestic smartphone market, it is still a standard feature among Apple iPhone models.
As for the camera specifications, the rear 48-megapixel main camera should easily meet users' basic photography needs.
The final thing to mention is that although the release of the iPhone SE4 has been delayed, the anticipation for it has not diminished. If it turns out to be as rumored above, there is indeed hope for it to disrupt the market.
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