Key Takeaways
1. Apple will announce a new product on February 19, likely the fourth-generation iPhone SE.
2. The starting price for the new iPhone SE is rumored to be $499.
3. The smartphone may feature the latest Apple A18 ARM chip, a 6.1-inch OLED display, and a 48 MP primary camera.
4. The base model is expected to have only 64 GB of storage, limiting usable space for users.
5. Storage upgrade prices may follow previous models, with the 128 GB version possibly priced at $599 and the 256 GB version at $699.
On Thursday, Apple announced that they will reveal a new product on Wednesday, February 19. Both a brief teaser video from Apple and various rumors hint that the fourth-generation iPhone SE will be showcased on that day.
Pricing and Features
The new smartphone is rumored to have a starting price of $499, making it very attractive in terms of value since Apple is likely to equip it with the latest Apple A18 ARM chip, a 6.1-inch OLED display that includes a notch, a 12 MP front-facing camera with Face ID capabilities, along with a 48 MP primary camera. However, Apple might intentionally make the base version less appealing to buyers by restricting its storage capacity.
Storage Concerns
A report from a Chinese online retailer indicates that the lowest-priced iPhone SE 4 will feature 8 GB of RAM, which should facilitate Apple Intelligence, but only 64 GB of flash storage. This is identical to the more affordable iPhone SE 3 from 2022 but is only half of what the base version of the iPhone 16 offers. Practically, this storage is even less since, according to Apple, iOS 18 and its system applications need almost 17 GB, while Apple Intelligence uses an additional 7 GB.
Consequently, users would be left with merely 40 GB for their apps, music, photos, and other personal data. If Apple applies the same pricing for storage upgrades as seen with the iPhone SE 3, the 128 GB model might retail for $599, and the 256 GB version could be priced at $699. As always, these leaks should be approached cautiously; whether Apple will actually reduce the storage capacity of the base model just before the launch will become clear next week.
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