iPhone SE 4 to debut with these 5 major upgrades: New design, USB-C, Apple modem, and more

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The next major iPhone release could be closer than expected. As Apple wraps up the iPhone 16 lineup, many are turning their attention to what's next. While the iPhone 17 may still be some time away, the iPhone SE 4 is already on the horizon, with an expected spring 2025 launch, marking the first update to the SE series in three years.

A major design overhaul is on the way. Since its debut in 2020, the iPhone SE has followed the design of the iPhone 8, featuring a 4.7-inch LCD display and a home button. However, the SE 4 will likely move away from this older design. Expect a shift towards a design similar to the iPhone 14, including a 6.1-inch OLED display, flat edges, Face ID, and a smaller notch. Despite this upgrade, the iPhone SE 4 will still retain a single rear camera instead of the dual camera setup found on the iPhone 14. Display analyst Ross Young has confirmed that the SE 4 will use the same 6.1-inch OLED panel as the iPhone 14, sourced from BOE and LG Display.

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Another significant change involves the charging port. Following European regulations, Apple is expected to ditch the Lightning connector in favour of USB-C for the iPhone SE 4. This transition is a continuation of Apple's move towards USB-C, which began with the iPhone 15 lineup. With this change, users will be able to charge their iPhone SE 4 using the same cable as their iPad and MacBook.

Camera improvements are also on the agenda. The SE 4 will likely feature the same 48MP rear camera sensor found on the iPhone 15, a significant upgrade over the 12MP sensor in the SE 3. The front-facing camera will also receive a boost, possibly adopting the 12MP selfie camera from the iPhone 15, replacing the SE 3's 7MP version.

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Reports indicate that the iPhone SE 4 will run on the A18 chip, paired with