One of the first products Apple is expected to launch in 2025 is the iPhone SE 4, a mid-range smartphone that has already made a mark in sales.
According to leaked information, the iPhone SE 4 will have a similar design to the iPhone 13 or 14 with a 6.1-inch OLED screen. In particular, this device will use the traditional notch instead of the modern Dynamic Island technology as some rumors have made many people mistakenly believe before.
iPhone SE 4 will still use notch instead of Dynamic Island as many people expected.
This was confirmed by Ross Young, a well-known display expert from DSCC. He confirmed that the notch like on the iPhone 14 will be retained, which means the new model will not use Dynamic Island.
Apple’s decision to keep the notch on the iPhone SE 4 is not surprising. Rumors have it that this will be a cheaper version of the iPhone 14. If Apple integrates Dynamic Island into the iPhone SE 4, it could reduce the differentiation from the iPhone 16, affecting the company’s product positioning. Moreover, it could also lead to a price increase, which Apple does not want.
The back of the phone will have only a single camera.
Despite retaining the notch, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a number of notable improvements, including: Apple Intelligence support, 8GB of RAM, an A18 chip, a USB-C port, and a 48MP rear camera. With these features, the iPhone SE 4 promises to deliver a high-performance experience at a more affordable price, although the design will not be as modern as the iPhone 16 with Dynamic Island.
However, the decision to retain the notch may not please some users who were expecting a more modern design to be found on Apple's next low-cost iPhone model.