iPhone SE 4 Rumours Heat Up: BOE Technology to Supply Displays, Expected Features Revealed
Rumours surrounding the iPhone SE 4 have been swirling for months, and the latest report from The Elec has shed more light on the upcoming affordable smartphone. According to the publication, Chinese supplier BOE Technology has won the contract to produce displays for the iPhone SE 4, contributing to 60-70 percent of the total displays sourced by Apple.
BOE Technology reportedly won the contract over Samsung due to lower costs of the panel. The publication states that Apple is likely to reuse the 6.1-inch Super XDR displays originally manufactured for the iPhone 13, a measure that is speculated to help Apple reduce the manufacturing costs of the smartphone and simplify its production processes.
However, BOE Technology has a history of production-linked issues when supplying OLED displays with hole-punch cutouts, as seen in recent models like the iPhone 15. The company is also struggling with the production of iPhone 16 displays, which are scheduled to launch later this year.
In terms of expected features, previous leaks suggest that the iPhone SE 4 may arrive with a radical design change, ditching its iconic smartphone design with a home button for a more modern look inspired by Apple’s recent smartphone models. The smartphone is tipped to feature a 6.06-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
In terms of optics, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be equipped with a single 48-megapixel rear camera. The smartphone is said to be powered by Apple’s next-generation A18 chipset, coupled with either 6GB or 8GB LPDDR5 RAM options. The handset may support Face ID instead of Touch ID and is expected to have a USB Type-C port, in compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
While Apple has yet to officially confirm the existence of the iPhone SE 4, these reports suggest that the company may be gearing up to launch a new affordable smartphone with significant upgrades in terms of design, processor, and battery life.
