The 2025 iPhone SE will fill a huge void

The upcoming iPhone SE, expected to hit the market in 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most interesting smartphones Apple has offered in years. But it looks like there’s also a blockbuster planned for next year.

Japanese website Macotakara has shared images of what it says is a “3D printed mockup” of the upcoming iPhone SE. Once again, we’re greeted by a familiar design that’s almost identical to the iPhone 14, something Bloomberg has also reported.

It looks like the fourth-generation iPhone SE will also share its dimensions with the iPhone 14, even using the boat-shaped notch cutout on the front. The main difference would probably be the rear camera island, which only houses a single lens.

However, the biggest surprise in the latest leak report is a “Plus” model. “The iPhone SE 4 was initially developed at the same 6.7-inch size as the iPhone 14 Plus, with the development of a 6.1-inch model, the same as the iPhone 14, added later ,” the report said, citing Alibaba sources.

It makes some sense

Now, we suggest processing this information with a heavy dose of skepticism. But adding a larger 6.7-inch option to go along with the vanilla 6.1-inch iPhone SE variant would seem to make sense.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve come across several reports claiming that 2025 would mark the end of a “Plus” trim in the main iPhone series. Apple should fill this gap in the lineup with an iPhone 17 “Slim” or “Air” model.

Offering a larger “Plus” variant would appeal to people looking for a device with a larger screen and battery than a regular 6.1-inch iPhone. It would also theoretically fill the “Plus” void for the mainline iPhones, though it will be available at a lower price.

Now, it’s unclear if the 2025 iPhone will finally get the MagSafe advantage, but it would be a welcome upgrade. What seems certain, so far, is that the upcoming iPhone SE will play nice with Apple Intelligence.

If the latest iPad Mini is any indication, the upcoming iPhone SE will also be treated to 8GB of RAM, meeting the minimum memory quota required for Apple Intelligence. However, we are not entirely sure about the silicon situation.

It would make sense for Apple to arm the updated iPhone SE with the A18 processor, just like the entry-level iPhone 16 models. However, given the fact that Apple put the older but still capable A17 Pro inside the iPad Mini, the company could very well dig into its inventory and opt for older silicon.