Upcoming iPhone SE 4: The Frustratingly Familiar?
Well, well, well! It looks like we’re gearing up for another episode in the dramatic saga of Apple’s iPhone. Yes, folks, the Japanese blog Macotakara has graced us with some cheeky mock-ups of the *yet-to-be-announced* iPhone SE 4. And trust me, it’s as familiar as your grandma’s Christmas pudding—still there, still a little off, and everyone’s trying to pretend it’s not what it used to be!
What the Apple Cores Know
Here’s the scoop: The mock-ups have done a fine job at confirming all that whispering going on behind the closed doors of Apple HQ. The iPhone SE 4 is set to strut a look very similar to the iPhone 14. That’s right—same size, same shape, but with a few differences that only a devoted Apple aficionado might notice, like the mute button being just *a tad* smaller. Honestly, is a smaller mute button what we’ve all been waiting for? You might just catch yourself saying, “Oh, how adorable!” next time you accidentally silence a call you meant to take!
Postings suggest that much like your last date, the iPhone SE 4 is once again into recycling. The new model apparently fits snugly into iPhone 14 cases. So, if you bought one of those fancy covers last year and are now wondering how to justify another $800, don’t worry—you can still wrap your old phone in the latest colors!
But, hold on, the drama thickens! They’ve also hinted that the camera opening is slightly larger, thanks to the dual lens of the iPhone 14. But relax—the SE 4 seems to be keeping things simple with just a single camera. Because really, who needs to look that good when you can just use an old-timey Kodak camera for the same aesthetic?
Now, if you thought it would be fun to have an iPhone SE 4 that mirrors the iPhone 14 Plus—think again! Rumor has it that Apple prefers to keep it simple, which makes perfect sense given that their idea of “simple” has alway been a metallic slab with a $1,000 price tag. Ah, Apple logic! The tech equivalent of a once-appealing ex who can’t stop showing up at parties.
What Can We Expect Inside?
While we ponder the external nuances, let’s delve into the heart of this shiny beast. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to pop up next spring, flaunting a 6.1-inch OLED display that will undoubtedly make everything from cat videos to TikTok dances look jaw-droppingly good. But not to worry about the impending doom of display addiction! With an A18 chip and a 48MP camera gracing its presence, we can confidently declare that Apple is pouring serious tech talent into a smartphone that’s still just “meh” compared to its flashier siblings. And yes, it’s also rumored to have Apple’s first 5G modem. So, for a brief moment, you can be the proud owner of ‘fast’ internet—until your next bill comes in!
So, my friends, as we stand on the precipice of another Apple release, we find ourselves torn between love and derision. Will we be thrilled, or just rolling our eyes at yet another iteration of the same thing sold with a different name? To find out how this all pans out, stay tuned! Or you could just keep scrolling through TikTok—whichever makes you happier.
Sources:
Apple Macotakara,
9to5mac
Japanese Apple blog Macotakara has published mock-ups of the upcoming fourth-generation iPhone SE. These images give an idea of what the yet-to-be-announced smartphone will look like.
Here’s what we know
The mockups confirm the first leaks and rumors that the iPhone SE 4 will be similar to the iPhone 14. The dimensions are the same, but there are some differences: the mute button seems to be slightly smaller than on the iPhone 14, while the volume keys and the side key are more or less the same.
The iPhone SE 4 even fits into iPhone 14 cases. The camera opening is too large, however: the iPhone 14 had a dual camera, while the new iPhone SE will have a single camera.
Furthermore, the image shows a larger mockup that matches the size of the iPhone 14 Plus. But such a smartphone is unlikely to come out. First, Apple never released the iPhone SE in multiple versions. Secondly, there have never been any rumors about another model.
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to come out next spring with a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support, a 48MP camera and Apple’s first 5G modem.
Source: Apple Macotakara, 9to5mac