Right now, Apple Intelligence is limited to just the top-trim iPhones—the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It is expected to be available across the iPhone 16 series, which should help Apple democratise its AI efforts to more users. Now, a new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple Intelligence is also coming to the next iPhone SE, speculated to launch by early 2025.
The last three generations of the iPhone SE have focused on providing the premium Apple experience at a lower price point. Despite their lower entry-level price and older design, Apple has included its latest chip, resulting in a fast and smooth experience that users expect from an iPhone.
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to undergo a design overhaul, taking cues from the iPhone 14. It is rumoured to be equipped with the A18 chip, which is expected to power the upcoming iPhone 16. This could make the iPhone SE 4 the most affordable iPhone to support Apple Intelligence.
Additional standout features of the iPhone SE 4 comprise a single 48 MP primary camera and a Face ID system. Similar to the iPhone 14, it is expected to feature an OLED screen, marking a first for iPhone SE.
The iPhone SE 3, released in 2022, will be the final model to feature the classic design with a large notch, a home button that also acts as TouchID, and a chin. According to leakster Revegnus, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be priced around $500, which translates to approximately Rs 50,000 in India.
And to make the deal sweeter for the iPhone SE buyers, the new model will also support AI features from Apple, which suggests the new model could be powered by the A17 Pro or the A18 chipset. It remains to be seen if the high-end AI features will come to the device but people will surely find the rumoured iPhone SE 4 model appealing if it can pack the said features and offered in an iPhone 14-like design. The next SE model from Apple is expected to launch in Q1 2025 which is usually when the previous iPhone SE versions have been announced by the company.
We already know about AI and a premium design but there seems to be a lot more expected from the next SE model. The device could feature a 48MP main camera which will be a big upgrade on the 8MP unit. The iPhone SE 4 could come with 6GB RAM and also support USB C for charging which is now a given for all Apple devices in the market.