On Wednesday, February 19th, the world’s biggest technology company, Apple, is set to unveil its newest product in the catalog. Could it be the iPhone SE 4 rumored to release very soon? A reason to get excited? Of course! It’s also a reason for you to add one more phone in your collection, or maybe ditch your old iPhone SE. It’s bigger, smarter, and with sharper snapshots. Here’s everything MetroLinks knows so far.
The Big Apple Reveal
Recently, Apple Inc. has been all over the news and social media. Popular tech media outlets like CNET, Tom’s Guide, and Mashable, including MetroLinks, of course, know that this day will come.
And Apple’s chief executive officer Tim Cook lo and behold made the official confirmation. It only took a short post on X for the world to get crazy.
With creatively crafted square graphics of Apple’s official logo redefined, Cook wrote on the platform, “Get ready to meet the newest member of the family. Wednesday, February 19. #AppleLaunch”
Whoa. The post has already 17 million views, as of this time of writing, and counting, a considerable percentage of the global population.
Comments from both tech influencers and the general public came in. A crypto and AI futurist Ed Krassenstein commented, “Can you give us a hint?”
He has every right to react that way. Meanwhile, others are suggesting things like Apple Intelligence working soon, smart glasses, and “a battery that lasts more than 45 minutes and that is not spying on everything that I do.”
Kidding aside, there has been no official confirmation yet on whether Cook, the big Apple boss, is actually referring to the rumored upcoming iPhone releasing, the iPhone SE 4. However, it seems the world is on its way there, especially that the credible Mark Gurman from Bloomberg is confident it’s the iPhone SE 4. Read on for more fresh information.
The iPhone SE Series Story
In 2024, there was no iPhone SE release, unlike what tech geeks and consumers have been used to, though the iPhone 16 series was launched that year. It was also in 2022 when the last SE phone was launched, so this year is the perfect time for a brand-new SE.
The iPhone SE series is a series of more affordable smartphones from Apple. They are regarded as entry-level phones and are known for being compact. The SE series is preferred by users who want an iPhone, but don’t need the latest or the most advanced features.
Generally, some of the well-known features of the SE series of iPhones are the touch ID, 5G NR, GSM/EDGE connectivity, enhanced video with Slo-mo and timelapse features, wireless charging, fast charging, and sustainability, among various others.
So far, there are now three generations of iPhone SEs, with the fourth rumored to be launching this year.
What Could Be The Features Of The iPhone SE 4?
Right now, all the world knows about the upcoming iPhone SE 4, and its possible features are rumors. But, as usual, those rumors are from experts, and they are almost always correct.
Sleek Design
iPhone SE 4 tipsters who posted images of what it might look like stated the screen will have a camera notch instead of the dynamic island that later models have. There might also be a single rear camera similar to the 2022 iPhone SE 3. In the images, they are showing the color is Black, but there could be other color options as well.
Bigger Display
According to Gurman, he is certain the iPhone SE 4 phone will significantly have a bigger display. It will be 6.1 inches across, a major step up from the iPhone SE in 2022, which features a 4.7-inch display. That said, its display size would be almost similar to the iPhone 16 and 6. Quite stunning.
Improved Camera
The previous iPhone SE models only had one camera, and while that feature will remain in SE 4, rumors are saying there are improvements. The last iPhone SE features a 12MP main camera, and one rumor is saying it is upgrading to a 48MP sensor. That’s huge. It means you can take 2x optical-quality zooms by cropping in on shots, even if only Pro iPhones have a dedicated telephoto lens.
Apple Intelligence
Could the wishes of the fans be granted? Probably. The upcoming device will reportedly sport Apple Intelligence features, thanks to its A18 chip. This processor is also what powers the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, so the iPhone SE bearing this feature should be top of the line.
Technical Specifications
Network
- Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Body
- Build: Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
- SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Display
- Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
- Size: 6.1 inches, 91.4 cm2
- Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
- Protection: Ceramic Shield glass
Platform
- OS: iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.3
- Chipset: Apple A18 (3 nm)
- CPU: Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.20 GHz)
- GPU: Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
- Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM | NVMe
Main Camera
- Single: 48 MP, (wide), dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
- Video: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
- Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″ | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
- Features: HDR
- Video: Yes
Sound
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm jack: No
Comms
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- NFC: Yes
- Radio: No
- USB: USB Type-C
Sensors
- Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
- Type: Li-Ion
- Charging: Wired, 50% in 30 min | 7.5W wireless (Qi)
Color Options
- Black, etc.
See You This February 19th
As for the price, rumors are saying there will be a hike, and it would cost about approximately $499. Nonetheless, the unveiling on February 19th will surely be worth the wait. Forbes said there will be no event, no official announcement about this, so far. But, the Apple boss has said it. Wherever you are, see you around this February 19th. Wow. Wow. Wow.