Apple’s affordable iPhone SE line may not be dead after all. According to a new rumor from @MajinBuOfficial, the next iPhone SE will feature a Dynamic Island instead of a notch and a single rear camera in a vertical bump similar to the upcoming iPhone 16.
Dynamic Island is a small cutout in the top center of the display that houses the front-facing camera and other sensors. First introduced in iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, it offers a larger screen-to-body ratio and a more immersive viewing experience. The notch, on the other hand, has been a staple of iPhone design since the iPhone X and houses the Face ID system.
According to rumors, the next iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch display, the same size as the iPhone XR, and will have a similar design to the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 is expected to be released later this year with a flat design. , a smaller notch and a dual camera system. However, the next iPhone SE will reportedly feature a single rear camera in a pill-shaped bump, with a microphone and an LED flash below.
The source of the rumor warned that the information is not yet confirmed and that Apple could be prototyping multiple versions of the next iPhone SE. Previous reports suggested that the next iPhone SE would have a similar design to the iPhone 14, with a notch and a dual camera system. The next iPhone SE is also expected to be equipped with a display made by Chinese manufacturer BOE.
The iPhone SE line is known to offer the latest processors and performance at a lower price than flagship models. The current iPhone SE, released in March 2022, is equipped with the same A14 Bionic chip as the iPhone 12 series, but is equipped with a 4.7-inch LCD display and a Touch ID home button. The next iPhone SE is likely to be equipped with the A16 Bionic chip that will be featured in the iPhone 16 series and Oled display.
The release date of the next iPhone SE is unclear, but some analysts predict it will be released in 2025, about three years after the current model. The next-generation iPhone SE could appeal to customers who prefer a smaller, cheaper iPhone but also want a modern design and features. However, the rumors should be taken with a grain of salt as Apple could change its plans or cancel the project altogether.