According to foreign technology media MacRumors, Apple iPhone SE 4 has undergone major changes in terms of appearance design, hardware specifications, etc.
Appearance is the same as iPhone 14
Apple’s iPhone SE 4 is internally codenamed “Ghost” and its appearance is basically the same as the iPhone 14. It will even retain the iPhone 14 test parameters in internal testing.
Introducing action buttons and USB-C port
Two major changes are expected in terms of appearance: the introduction of action buttons and a USB-C port. Apple abandoned the silent paddles on the iPhone 15 Pro and instead used operation buttons, allowing users to change operation options based on their preferences.
Another change for the iPhone SE 4 is the use of a USB-C port to comply with upcoming EU regulations. Sources indicate that Apple has begun to widely use E85 connectors, also known as USB-C ports.
Aside from the two obvious changes mentioned above, the iPhone SE 4 looks basically the same as the iPhone 14.
48MP camera
There is only one camera on the back of the iPhone SE 4, and the position of the flash is similar to that of the previous generation. Apple has developed and designed at least 5 designs for the camera bump, which can be roughly divided into 2 categories:
There is a rectangular camera island containing cameras and flashes
There's just a camera bump.Preliminary information suggests that the iPhone SE 4 may feature a 48-megapixel rear camera, which could be a significant upgrade compared to the current model.
Disable the Home button and enable Face ID
The iPhone SE 4 may also use the same OLED panel as the iPhone 14. The device will not have a Touch ID Home button, but will use Face ID as a biometric method.
Apple has repeatedly mentioned “Pearl”, which is Apple’s internal code name for Face ID and related hardware, and is associated with the iPhone SE 4.
Unlikely to be equipped with self-developed 5G modem
Apple is also developing an in-house 5G modem, codenamed “Sinope,” and is using the iPhone SE 4 to test the new hardware.
Current information suggests that the new modem is being tested on the iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 15 Pro Max derivatives called “D84S.”
Initially, the new 5G modem was intended to debut alongside the iPhone 16 series, with it available across the range. According to our sources, this may no longer be the case.
Additionally, Qualcomm recently issued a press release stating that the company will provide smartphone modems to Apple by 2026.
Apple is unlikely to test a self-developed 5G modem on the iPhone SE 4. If it were specifically tested, it would not require redesigning the camera or introducing operation buttons.
Note: Apple iPhone SE 4 is currently in the early stages of development and may be adjusted midway due to various reasons, which may differ from the final retail version.
