Club Benefits
You are now subscribed
Your newsletter sign-up was successful
Want to add more newsletters?
Daily (Mon-Sun)
Tom's Guide Daily
Sign up to get the latest updates on all of your favorite content! From cutting-edge tech news and the hottest streaming buzz to unbeatable deals on the best products and in-depth reviews, we’ve got you covered.
Weekly on Thursday
Tom's AI Guide
Be AI savvy with your weekly newsletter summing up all the biggest AI news you need to know. Plus, analysis from our AI editor and tips on how to use the latest AI tools!
Weekly on Friday
Tom's iGuide
Unlock the vast world of Apple news straight to your inbox. With coverage on everything from exciting product launches to essential software updates, this is your go-to source for the latest updates on all the best Apple content.
Weekly on Monday
Tom's Streaming Guide
Our weekly newsletter is expertly crafted to immerse you in the world of streaming. Stay updated on the latest releases and our top recommendations across your favorite streaming platforms.
Join the club
Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.
The iPhone SE 4 still looks to be launching in 2025, based on the latest reports out of Asia, as Apple continues to source parts for its next budget iPhone.
Screen component makers Samsung Display, Tianma and BOE are negotiating prices with Apple for OLED displays, according to a report from The Elec. These displays are thought to be made to the same spec as those found on the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, a substantial upgrade from the 4.7-inch LCD panel on the current iPhone SE.
A big upgrade's on the cards
Previous rumors have suggested the iPhone SE 4 could take more from the iPhone 14, including borrowing its battery. However, Apple may still differentiate the new SE from its older flagship phone by giving it only one rear camera (though it could be a hi-res 48MP one).
The latest iPhone SE launched in 2022, and uses the basic design and parts (chipset excluded) from the iPhone 8, which launched in 2017. Even a design based on 2022's iPhone 14, though a little outdated by this point, and even more so by next year, will make a big difference for the new iPhone SE.
If 2025 is the year the new iPhone SE arrives, we imagine it'll arrive in spring or summer like previous iPhone SEs, and still cost $500 or under like the other best cheap phones. If these are the case offer a welcome cheaper alternative to the anticipated iPhone 16 series, which should launch on schedule this fall, and with Apple's usual $800-plus flagship pricing.
More from Tom's Guide
- OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
- Your Galaxy S24 Ultra display doesn’t run at full resolution by default — how to fix it
- Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Galaxy S22: How Samsung’s phone changed in 2 years
