The next iPhone SE’s arrival appears increasingly imminent, with a March 2025 launch date now highly probable. This follows a recent analyst report solidifying the anticipated timeframe.
Barclays analysts, including Tom O’Malley, recently toured Asian supply chains and shared their insights in a research note (via MacRumors). A key finding? They “confirmed” the 4th-generation iPhone SE is on track for a late Q1 2025 release. This strongly suggests a March launch, mirroring the 3rd-generation SE’s debut in 2022.
Historically, all iPhone SE iterations have launched in the spring: March 2016 (1st-gen), April 2020 (2nd-gen), and March 2022 (3rd-gen). While a three-year gap between models isn’t typical, it’s not unprecedented. Recall the four-year hiatus between the first and second iPhone SE releases.
Beyond the launch timing, the report reinforces the prevailing expectation that the 4th-gen SE will pioneer Apple’s in-house 5G modem. This represents a significant milestone for Apple, potentially yielding substantial cost reductions and improved battery life for users.
While it might seem unexpected for Apple to introduce such a potentially game-changing feature on the budget-friendly SE before its flagship iPhones, it now appears increasingly likely. Coupled with rumored features like the iPhone 15’s 48MP main camera, 8GB of RAM, the A18 processor, and Apple Intelligence integration, the 4th-gen SE is poised to be a truly remarkable device.
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