iPhone SE 4 may borrow design from iPhone 16 series but likely to use display of this old model, here?s what we know

iPhone SE 4 rumours have been heating up for the past couple of weeks as the launch date of new iPhone 16 nears. Until now, we have heard several predictions and leaks suggesting how Apple's next affordable iPhone may shape up and how it may be quite similar to iPhone 16. Adding to those claims is a new report by TheElec suggesting that while iPhone SE 4's back may be based on the upcoming iPhone 16, its display may be sourced from the iPhone 13.

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iPhone SE 4: Biggest one so far

The report by TheElec backs the previous claims of iPhone SE 4 being the biggest of its kind so far with a 6.1-inch OLED display. This also means that iPhone SE 4 will be the first SE model from Apple to sport an OLED display along with Face ID. TheElec further reveals that Apple may task BOE to make 70% of the iPhone SE 4 panels. The tech giant has reportedly asked BOE to come up with an iPhone 13 panel but with lower specification. It is not yet known what these lower specifications entail, but it may include lowering the peak brightness or using the older generation's production method. The Cupertino based tech giant has also reportedly reached out to LG to see if it can help with iPhone SE 4 display production.

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iPhone SE 4: What we know so far

As per Weibo-based leaker "Fixed Focus Digital," iPhone SE 4's backplate manufacturing is same as the standard iPhone model in Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series which is expected to make its debut in September. On the other hand, the Apple iPhone SE 4 is expected to be released during the spring event.

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