- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reported that the iPhone SE 4 might include help for Apple Intelligence
- Due to the {hardware} necessities of Apple’s AI toolkit, we might find yourself with an iPhone SE that appears like a flagship
- The current-gen iPhone SE is reportedly operating out of inventory, suggesting an imminent refresh
Apple might quickly make Apple Intelligence way more accessible by equipping the rumored iPhone SE 4 with the corporate’s full set of AI options.
A report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman means that the supposedly upcoming fourth-generation iPhone SE will certainly help Apple’s AI toolkit, and as such include a minimum of 8GB of RAM and an A17 Pro or A18 chipset (all present Apple Intelligence-enabled units include some mixture of those specs, or higher).
Gurman is a number one commentator on all issues Apple and we’ve referred to his studies and predictions a number of occasions prior to now, so there’s actually some weight on this newest rumor.
If the refreshed iPhone SE launches with 8GB of RAM and the A18 underneath the hood, it’ll match the flagship iPhone 16 for inner energy. We’ll possible see variations in battery capability, and probably cooling and warmth dissipation, however in any other case, the inner {hardware} of every machine may very well be remarkably comparable.
And with Apple Intelligence enabled, the software program expertise between the 2 telephones may very well be near equivalent, too. We don’t anticipate the brand new iPhone SE to characteristic the Dynamic Island, however in any other case, iOS is more likely to really feel near-identical on both handset.
The current-generation iPhone SE 3 retails for $429 / £429 / AU$719. We’ve heard rumors of a doable value hike for the iPhone SE 4, however we’re nonetheless anticipating it to return in beneath the $500 mark, which might nonetheless be considerably cheaper than the iPhone 16, which prices $799 / £799 / AU$1,399.
For some, this worth proposition can be onerous to disregard. The iPhone SE 4 is predicted to launch with a single-camera system, and we’d be shocked to see the Camera Control button make an look. But it stands to motive that, for some customers, lacking out on these options can be value a few hundred {dollars} in financial savings.
Personally, if the iPhone SE 4 is as near the iPhone 16 as these rumors recommend, I feel I’ll have hassle recommending the latter – particularly contemplating Apple’s newest flagship continues to be holding on to an outdated 60Hz show and barely-useful ultra-wide digicam.
Android Authority notes that iPhone SE 3 shares are operating low with no signal of replenishment, so it might not be lengthy earlier than we see the rumored fourth-generation mannequin take its place. If you’ll be able to’t wait till then, be happy to take a look at our listing of the perfect iPhones.
