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iPhone SE 4 Coming in 2025 with Major Upgrades to Design, Camera, Display, and More

  • iPhone SE 4 set to launch in 2025 as successor to iPhone SE 3 with major design and hardware upgrades

  • Will feature taller form factor like iPhone 14, notch, Face ID instead of Home button, 48MP camera replacing 12MP, and OLED display instead of LCD

  • Major additions tipped to be Action button replacing ring/silent switch and USB-C port for charging

  • Complete visual revamp from current model with design taking cues from iPhone 14

  • Important upgrade to bring iPhone SE up to modern standards and compete with Android mid-rangers

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