4 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone SE 4 & 3 Reasons Not To

4 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone SE 4 & 3 Reasons Not To is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile.

Apple may, or may not, be working on a new iPhone SE 4. While some of you will certainly want to upgrade your current device in the near future, others might want to hang back and see if Apple decides to release a fourth-generation iPhone SE.

Last year, Apple released its iPhone SE 3, its third-generation iPhone SE. The device serves as a budget alternative to its flagship iPhone 14 series and it’s certainly worth a look if you want a newer iPhone model but don’t want to break the bank.

Many of you will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone SE 3, iPhone 14, or another device in 2024. Remember, most carriers allow you to upgrade after a year. So if you were to buy a new phone right now, you should be able to upgrade to something brand new early next year.

That being said, iPhone SE 4 rumors have started to swirl and that might have those of you in the hunt for a new device feeling curious about Apple’s plans for its budget iPhone.

iPhone SE 4 Rumors

While most iPhone rumors have been focused on the iPhone 15 series, we’ve also heard about a new iPhone SE 4.

Some analysts believe the iPhone SE 4 is currently in development and claim it will come with some interesting changes including a larger screen and an overhauled design.

We’ve also heard that a new iPhone SE may never see the light of day. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has been accurate with information in the past, says Apple has cancelled the project.

We’re months, if not years, away from a potential announcement which means Apple’s plans could certainly change. That being said, there are some reasons to consider waiting for the next version of the iPhone SE.

In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to wait for the iPhone SE 4 and the best reasons to go with another device long before it arrives. If it ever does.

Wait for a Larger Display

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Those of you hoping for a return to a smaller 4-inch display probably won't be interested in Apple's next iPhone SE.

The iPhone SE 3 employs a larger 4.7-inch display and we could see an even bigger screen deployed on the iPhone SE 4.

According to analyst Ross Young, Apple hasn't finalized its display choice for the iPhone SE 4 but it's thought to be considering 6.1-inch OLED panels from two suppliers as well as 5.7-inch to 6.1-inch LCD panels from two suppliers.

Using an LCD display would help keep the cost of the device manageable while a move to OLED would likely mean a price increase.

So if a 5.7-inch to 6.1-inch iPhone SE sounds like something you'd be interested in, think about waiting for the iPhone SE 4.