Apple fans call ‘budget’ iPhone ‘a great deal’ after leaks reveal new features ahead of launch

Apple could release a “cheap” iPhone next year that fans are calling a “really good deal.”

Sources claim that the iPhone SE 4 model will have a discounted price of around $500 and a design similar to the iPhone 14.

The ‘budget’ smartphone will get an improved camera, a new processor with AI features and an action button for almost half the price of the upcoming iPhone 16.

There are also rumors that Apple replace the outdated LED display with an OLED display that provides a brighter, more vibrant viewing experience like on the newer iPhones.

Apple hasn’t officially confirmed that the company is building an iPhone SE 4, but there have been numerous reports about the upcoming device floating around the internet in recent weeks.

The last budget device, the iPhone SE 3, hit the market in 2022, suggesting the tech giant will soon release an improved model.

iPhone fans expressed their excitement about the potential new device on Redditwith one person who wrote: ‘iPhone SE 4 seems like a great deal.’

Another said, “This will be my pick this year,” and another added, “This will definitely be my next upgrade from the 12.”

Unknown sources told Japan Nikkei Asia that Apple has started placing orders for organic light-emitting diodes (OLED).

The new screen offers sharper contrast and a more vivid viewing experience than liquid crystal display (LCD) screens.

The newer screen emits light without the need for a backlight, making for a near-perfect viewing experience regardless of the viewing angle.

The iPhone SE is often described as Apple’s “budget” line of devices and is expected to cost $499, compared to the estimated $799 price tag for the iPhone 16.

OLEDs generally have higher brightness and can display colors more accurately.

These displays also emit less blue light than their LED counterparts, which can help reduce eye discomfort and improve sleep quality.

Apple has reportedly placed OLED orders for its fourth SE model series with China’s BOE Technology Group and South Korea’s LG Display.

The company first started using OLED panels on its smartphones when it released the iPhone X in 2017, but has yet to fully make the transition.

This may be because these more advanced screens are typically about 20 percent more expensive to produce. This is because they require more expensive materials than LEDs, are harder to produce, and have a shorter lifespan.

Not only is the iPhone SE 4 said to get the higher-end display, but rumors also suggest the device will feature a 6.1-inch display, up from 4.7-inches on the previous model.

The SE 4 is expected to launch in 2025 and will cost $499, compared to the upcoming iPhone 16 which will likely cost $799.

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