Rumors about the iPhone SE 4 have been circulating for some months, even though Apple has yet to announce intentions to release a new affordable smartphone. The rumored handset is likely to be the successor to the iPhone SE (2022), with significant improvements in design, processor, and battery life.
According to a new report, Apple may use the same OLED display as the iPhone 13, but with some downgrades, which may also lower the Cupertino company’s manufacturing costs.
The Elec reports (in Korean) that Chinese supplier BOE Technology is expected to be the first to produce displays for the rumored iPhone SE 4. It has reportedly won the contract over Samsung due to lower costs of the panel and will contribute to 60-70 percent of the total displays sourced by Apple.
Meanwhile, LG Display could be Apple’s second supplier for the handset, and the firm is reportedly expected to deliver the remaining panels. 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.
According to the report, BOE has previously experienced production challenges when producing OLED displays with the hole-punch cutout found in current models such as the iPhone 15. It is also said to be struggling with the production of iPhone 16 displays, which are set to be released later this year.
Previous leaks also indicate that the iPhone SE 4 will feature a major design change, with Apple ditching its iconic smartphone design with a home button in favor of a more modern style influenced by its current smartphone models. It is said to have a 6.06-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
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In terms of optics, the smartphone may include a single 48-megapixel back camera. It is rumored to be powered by Apple’s next-generation A18 chipset, together with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The handset may have Face ID instead of Touch ID, and it is believed to contain a USB Type-C connection to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
