Apple Has a Highly Anticipated Surprise for Next Week: Bad News If You Just Bought an iPhone

Written by Morten Lyhne Petersen

Feb.08 - 2025 9:54 AM CET

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One of the biggest drawbacks of iPhones is their high price.

This is why hundreds of users choose not to buy an Apple phone, even if it's the model they would like to own.

Apple is well aware of this, which is why, several years ago, they decided to launch a more affordable version of the iPhone.

And a new one is just about to come out.

A New And Improved Budget-Friendly iPhone

However, the iPhone SE—Apple’s budget-friendly model—has never quite lived up to the company’s expectations.

While it is cheaper, it has lagged behind standard iPhones in terms of both design and features.

But Apple is looking to change that.

After years of keeping the iPhone SE’s design unchanged, all signs point to the fourth generation of this model finally getting a long-overdue modernization.

There is a lot of anticipation surrounding the launch of the 4th generation iPhone SE.

According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple plans to unveil it next week.

However, instead of holding a dedicated event, the announcement will likely come through a press release.

Rumors suggest that the iPhone SE will receive a much-needed redesign inspired by the iPhone 14, bringing it up to date.

Notable upgrades are expected to include a new 6.1-inch OLED display, the addition of a USB-C charging port to comply with European regulations, and the integration of the Action Button recently introduced with the iPhone 16.

While the new iPhone SE is expected to have only a single camera, it is rumored to be compatible with Apple Intelligence.

This would be possible thanks to the inclusion of an A18 chip and 8GB of RAM.

So is the iPhone SE Worth Buying?

This is likely the question on many users’ minds, and the answer depends on individual needs.

If you’re determined to get an iPhone but have a tight budget, the SE is certainly worth considering.

It offers a better experience than a refurbished model, provides access to Apple’s ecosystem, features an iPhone-quality camera, and will receive software updates for several years.