According to current leaks, Apple is gearing up to unveil the next generation of the iPhone SE series.
Previous 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 all-new iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1-inch LTPS OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The dimensions of the device are reported to be 148.5 x 71.2 x 7.8 millimeters, weighing 166 grams. It will be constructed with 7000 series aluminum alloy and glass covering both the front and back of the device.
The front design of the device resembles the iPhone 13, while the back design is similar to that of the iPhone XR, sporting only a single camera lens.
Based on the recently leaked renders, the front of the iPhone SE 4 features a screen with a centered notch housing camera components and Face ID sensors.
This means that the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will officially ditch the Touch ID Home button in favor of Face ID support. For users who prefer physical buttons, they may need to consider sticking with the iPhone SE 3.
The back of the device features a horizontally arranged camera area with a lens and flash module visible. There isn't a unified camera module set up; instead, the lens is individually placed. The rear camera sensor is larger than previous generations, and the connection between the sensor and the back panel of the device is smoother.
In the imaging department, the iPhone SE 4 will feature an IMX503 camera sensor, measuring 1/2.55 inches, with an aperture of f/1.8. It supports 1080P Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR, AI scene photography, and Portrait mode, but does not support Night mode.
Previous leaks have mentioned that the iPhone SE 4 will feature customizable action buttons for users. However, based on the detailed renderings leaked, it seems that this area will also incorporate a toggle-style mute switch.
If the leaks are accurate, then with the entire iPhone 16 series transitioning to action buttons, the iPhone SE 4 would be the only next-generation device offering the option of a toggle-style mute button.
In terms of bottom design, the specific approach has yet to be finalized. However, considering past leaks, the all-new iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature the same flat-edge design as the current iPhone lineup, with a USB-C port at the bottom.
In terms of core specifications, it features the Apple A16 Bionic chip, paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem and the Apple U1 Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip. It offers 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and storage options of 128GB or 512GB NVMe.
It supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C 2.0. The battery capacity is above 3000mAh, with support for 20W wired charging and 12W wireless charging.
In addition to the all-new iPhone SE lineup, Apple is also poised to update its MacBook series devices.
The latest leaks indicate that Apple is accelerating the development of its M4 chip series, with the possibility of integrating it into new Mac devices by the end of this year.
It's reported that the M4 series chips will offer at least three main models, codenamed Donan, Brava, and Hidra, ranging from low to high-end positioning.
Donan is expected to be integrated into entry-level MacBook Pro / Mac mini, MacBook Air models, Brava will power high-end MacBook Pro / Mac mini, while Hidra is earmarked for Mac Pro.
Simultaneously, Apple will pivot towards AI, with the new M4 series chips set to enhance performance in handling AI tasks.
Additionally, the iPad lineup is set to receive updates this year.
Based on current rumors, Apple is expected to unveil new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in the second week of May, with the release of the iPad mini 7 expected later this year.
It is reported that the iPad mini 7 will feature an LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate, powered by the A16 chip, and support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. The first batch of iPad Pro models will come equipped with OLED displays and Apple's M3 chip. iPad Air devices are expected to be powered by Apple's M2 chip, with a redesigned rear camera module, and support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
