Update (August 2025): This article was first published as part of our exclusive coverage of the iPhone SE 4 (later launched as the iPhone 16e in February 2025). All design details and specifications mentioned below are based on CAD renders and industry leaks shared before the launch. Our exclusive proved factually accurate, as the iPhone 16e indeed featured a wide notch and single rear camera, as the renders suggested. For our hands-on impressions and full review of the iPhone 16e, click here.
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The era of “affordable” iPhones could be coming back soon enough. We’ve known for a while that Apple has a fifth iPhone in development. It belongs to the Californian brand’s iPhone SE range, and it seems like some big changes are happening. If true, Apple would be bringing back the SE lineup after two years. Apple launched the first iPhone SE in 2016 followed by two more models in 2020 and 2022. We might finally get a new iPhone SE model and we have an idea of what it could look like. 91mobiles has exclusively obtained CAD renders of the upcoming iPhone SE 4 through industry sources, and here is an exclusive look at them.
The previous iPhone SE devices have been based on Apple’s older iPhone models with a home button. For the first time, the brand is planning an overhaul. Based on the CAD renders, we can confirm that the iPhone SE 4 will have a 6.1-inch display size. This is a significant upgrade over the iPhone SE 5G’s 4.7-inch display with a home button.
The CAD renders also reveal that the iPhone SE 4 will feature a notch size similar to the iPhone 13/14 series and house the Face ID module. Further, the phone will come with a single primary camera at the back, similar to its predecessors.
The device’s dimensions will be 147.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm, similar to iPhone 13 and iPhone 14. This corroborates MacRumors’ report from last year, which also told us that the device could feature an Action Button (which is unclear based on the renders provided) and a USB-C port, too.
The 4th generation iPhone SE is expected to make its debut in 2025. But with rumours piling up, it won’t be surprising if the device makes an appearance at this year’s fall event alongside the iPhone 16 series. The iPhone 16 series is expected to be a relatively moderate update, but an affordable phone in the lineup could help with sales in developing countries.
Disclaimer: This article was updated in August 2025 for improved structure and readability. No factual content has been changed. The iPhone SE 4 launched as iPhone 16e in February, 2025, and you can read our full review here.
