Oh look, another iPhone SE 4 leak. At this point, Apple might as well just live stream the design process. Seriously, the leaks are coming in so fast and furious, it’s less a trickle and more a Niagara Falls of “insider information.” But hey, who are we to complain? We’re tech writers, and leaks are our bread and butter (or, in this case, our slightly stale, week-old croissant and lukewarm coffee).
This latest batch of leaks comes courtesy of some case renders that briefly graced the internet before someone at Spigen (or wherever) realized they’d accidentally revealed the entire design months ahead of schedule. Whoops. Anyway, the renders confirm what everyone with even a passing interest in Apple rumors already suspected: the iPhone SE 4 is ditching the home button.
Yes, after years of clinging to the iPhone 8 aesthetic like a life raft, Apple is finally dragging the SE kicking and screaming into the modern era. We’re talking a full-screen display, people. Gasp! And get this: they’ve even added the Action Button.
But wait, there’s more! Rumors are swirling about a massive battery upgrade. Apparently, the SE 4 might be packing the same battery as the iPhone 14. Finally, we can doomscroll for an extra hour or two without fear of our phones dying before lunchtime. Progress! And under the hood? Oh, just the A18 chipset, the same one that’s supposed to power the iPhone 16.
Of course, there’s always a catch. The camera situation is… well, let’s just say it’s not going to be winning any photography awards. One 48 MP rear shooter. Functional? Probably. Mind-blowing? Definitely not.
So, there you have it. The iPhone SE 4: a phone that’s basically been revealed in its entirety through leaks. Will it be a game-changer? Probably not. Will it sell a bajillion units? Almost certainly. Because, well, it’s an iPhone. And people will buy it. The end.
