Apple iPhone SE 4: The Budget-Friendly Powerhouse Reinventing Affordable Smartphones

iPhone SE 4: Apple’s Affordable Marvel With Flagship DNA

iPhone SE 4 in Midnight and Starlight finishes [citation:9][citation:10].

After three years of anticipation, Apple’s iPhone SE 4 is finally here — blending affordability with features like Face ID, USB-C, and the A18 chip. Priced at $499, it’s set to redefine budget smartphones [citation:2][citation:7][citation:9].

Design: Modernized Yet Familiar

Inspired by iPhone 14’s flat-edge design, featuring a 6.1-inch OLED screen and single 48MP camera [citation:5][citation:9].

Ditching the Home button and Touch ID, the SE 4 adopts Face ID and a notch — a first for the SE lineup. The switch to USB-C aligns with EU regulations, ending Lightning’s era [citation:2][citation:7].

Specifications at a Glance

Chipset: A18 Bionic (same as iPhone 16)

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 128GB/256GB

Display: 6.1" OLED

Camera: 48MP rear, 12MP front

Battery: All-day (rumored)

Apple Intelligence support includes Genmoji and smarter Siri, though Visual Intelligence is excluded [citation:7][citation:9].

Launch Timeline

• February 19: Official announcement via Apple Newsroom [citation:5][citation:7].
• February 21: Pre-orders begin.
• February 28: Global release [citation:5][citation:7].

Why It Stands Out

Analysts predict 22M sales in 2025, thanks to its sub-$500 price and flagship-tier performance. Competing with Nothing Phone 2a and Galaxy A35, it’s ideal for upgraders seeking iOS on a budget [citation:2][citation:7].

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