The next iPhone SE, scheduled to hit the market in 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most interesting smartphones Apple has offered in years. But it looks like a plus-size blockbuster is also planned for next year.
Japanese website Macotakara has shared an image of what is said to be a “3D printed mockup” of the next iPhone SE. Once again, we are greeted with a familiar design that is almost the same as the iPhone 14, which is also reported by Bloomberg.
The 4th generation iPhone SE also appears to share dimensions with the iPhone 14, as well as the boat-shaped notch cutout on the front. The main difference is probably the rear camera island, which only houses a single lens.
However, it is the Plus model that is most surprising in the latest leak report. “The iPhone SE 4 was initially developed in a 6.7-inch size, the same as the iPhone 14 Plus, and later a 6.1-inch model, the same as the iPhone 14, was also added,” the report said, citing Alibaba sources.
it makes some sense
Now, we recommend that you treat this information with great skepticism. However, adding a larger 6.7-inch option to the 6.1-inch iPhone SE version seems to make some sense.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen multiple reports claiming that the Plus trim of the mainstream iPhone series will be ending in 2025. Apple will reportedly fill the gap in its lineup with an iPhone 17 Slim or Air model.
Offering a larger Plus version will appeal to people looking for a device with a larger screen and battery than the regular 6.1-inch iPhone. It would also theoretically fill the gap for the mainstream iPhone Plus, albeit available at a lower asking price.
Now, it’s not clear whether the 2025 iPhones will eventually get the MagSafe benefit, but it would be a desirable upgrade. What seems certain for now is that the next iPhone SE will work well with Apple Intelligence.
If the latest iPad Mini is any indication, the next iPhone SE will also have 8GB of RAM, meeting the minimum memory allocation required for Apple Intelligence. However, I’m not sure about the silicon situation.
It makes sense for Apple to include the A18 processor in the iPhone SE refresh in the same way it did the entry-point iPhone 16 model. But given the fact that Apple put the older but still capable A17 Pro in the iPad Mini, there’s a good chance the company will dig into its inventory and go with older silicon instead.
