The next iPhone SE has been pictured again in a new set of leaks. Currently thought of as the iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16e, it still remains unclear whether the mid-range iPhone will line up with a Dynamic Island or Apple's infamous notch across its 6.1-inch display.
Alex Alderson, Published 01/27/2025
Apple iPhone Leaks / Rumors
Almost a fortnight has passed since Sonny Dickson shared the first photos of the long-awaited successor to the iPhone SE 3rd Gen (curr. $160.97 - renewed on Amazon). Now, leaker Majin Bu has published another round of photos that show the so-called iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16e, which show the device in greater detail, which we have embedded below.
The same leaker has also uploaded a short video of the same device, albeit still in dummy form. Nonetheless, the overall design shown should represent what companies are working against when designing third-party cases. For instance, the iPhone SE 4 has a single oversized rear-facing camera, which is reputed to be a 48 MP sensor capable of 2x lossless zoom.
Meanwhile, this flat back panel is complemented by a flat mid-frame in a nod to the classic iPhone 4. The front of the iPhone SE 4 remains up for debate, though. Recently, it seemed that Apple had adopted the Dynamic Island for the device, which contradicted prior leaks. Majin Bu's leaked video suggests otherwise, with a return to the notched design of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series shown. Either way, the next iPhone SE is expected to line up with a comparatively small housing.
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