Apple iPhone SE 4 may launch in April with iOS 18.3

The iPhone SE 4 aka 16e is rumoured to launch in April 2025 with iPad 11. According to Mark Gurman, Apple may unveil the devices at the same time as iOS 18.3 release.

In Short

• Apple rumoured to release iPhone SE 4 by April
• iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch before iOS 18.4
• It is rumoured to be priced higher than its predecessor

Apple is rumoured to bring back the SE series after 2 years in 2025. The company last launched the device, the iPhone SE 3, in 2022 and now the iPhone SE 4 is next in line. Previously, rumours indicated that the phone would hit the shelves in March. However, Mark Gurman, a trusted Apple source, claims April might be the launch month for the iPhone SE 4.

Gurman took to X (formerly Twitter), rubbishing a report that stated the iPhone SE 4 will be launched this month. He added that if everything stays on track and Apple is able to meet the decided timeline, the iPhone SE 4 might be released by April. Moreover, he claimed that we can expect the affordable iPhone launch before iOS 18.4. Moreover, it is highly likely that the launch time will overlap with iOS 18.3.

iPhone SE 4: Expected specs and features

According to the rumours and leaks, Apple might be planning to rebrand its upcoming SE 4 to the iPhone 16e. It looks like the company will be associating the toned-down iPhone SE with its flagship series from now on. The upcoming phone is also expected to bring several upgrades over its predecessors.

For starters, the shift from the iPhone 8-inspired design to one more in line with the iPhone 16 will provide a more modern and immersive user experience. The rumoured 6.06-inch OLED display is relatively large over the 4.7-inch LCD, and will enhance the overall viewing quality, making it more comparable to high-end iPhones.

With the rumoured A18 chipset, the SE 4 aka 16e will have a substantial performance boost, bringing it closer to the iPhone 16 series in terms of processing power. The increase to 8GB of RAM (up from 4GB) is especially notable, offering better multitasking capabilities and support for more demanding apps, including Apple's latest AI and machine learning features.

Moreover, the phone could also feature the same rear camera as the iPhone 16. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to come with a 48-megapixel rear camera, along with a 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera, bringing significant upgrades to Apple's more budget-friendly device. This new camera setup aligns closely with the iPhone 16’s rear camera, which uses a 48-megapixel wide-angle lens that Apple refers to as a "Fusion" lens, capable of handling both standard and 2x zoom photos without losing detail.

iPhone SE 4: India price leaked

We have previously reported, citing a South Korean blog, that the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be priced at $500 (approximately Rs 42,700) or lower. Notably, this aligns with previous rumours about the iPhone SE 4’s $499 price point.

For context, the iPhone SE 3 was launched in India in 2022 at a starting price of Rs 43,900, and it was priced at $429 (approx Rs 36,700) in the US. And with the upcoming iPhone SE 4, we must expect this price gap as well. If the iPhone SE 4 or 16e is to follow the traditions, the price in India could go up to Rs 49,900.