Many users want to buy a cheap iPhone without getting it. Apple maintains a high profile in all its products, even at the end retail price, where it requires breaking the bank. And in the case of mobile phones, where it sells terminals like hot cakes, it does not want the “economic” versions to end up cannibalizing the sales of the more expensive ones.

It should be recalled that in 2023 and for the first time in history, Apple led the global sales of mobile phones. A fact based on the increase in the share of premium smartphones (more than 600 USD) in the global total, where the company obtained a whopping 71%. Hence their lack of interest in mid-level and entry-level coverage.. This means that the “SE” series is not updated as often as the others. On the other hand, the company needs new users to stay on top of global sales and also to feed App Store revenue. A complex balance sheet.

iPhone SE 4: another cheap iPhone

The fourth-generation SE series, the cheapest approach to iOS mobile phones, has been rumored for months. We are now receiving new information from the Asian portal TheElec which talks about the competition between Samsung Display and the BOE group for the supply of one of its main components, OLED screen that would be new in this series and that would raise its level.

The size would remain at 6.1 incheswith a design and chassis similar to the iPhone 14. As the main engine, Apple has a choice of its own development and A15 Bionic chipset. The device would eliminate the Touch ID home button, relying on the familiar Face ID feature as a means of biometric identification.

And own modem? If there’s one component where Apple has failed to reduce reliance on third-party suppliers, it’s the communications chip. This is where our own design would come in handy as a replacement for Qualcomm chips. The camera system would not be the most interesting on the market with a single sensor at the back, but a high resolution of 48 megapixels.

In terms of connectivity, Apple would have to use the port USB Type-C for charging and data in accordance with European regulations. In terms of price, it would be Apple’s cheapest mobile phone. But don’t get too excited because it will far exceed the cost of a mid-range Android.