Apple fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the iPhone SE 4, which Apple is expected to launch this spring.
It is a modernized version of the iPhone SE with an ultra-thin bezel design. While the key specifications and features of the product have been revealed, one important detail is still up for debate: whether the iPhone SE 4 will feature a “notch” design like the iPhone 14.
Ross Young, a well-known expert in the display industry, has predicted that the iPhone SE 4 will have this design. If this information is correct, Evan Blass' previous prediction that the product would not have a "notch" will no longer be correct. Evan Blass has admitted to the mistake and promised to refund his followers after the video revealing the new design appeared online.
Apple's decision on whether to equip the "notch" for the iPhone SE 4 is causing a lot of controversy. According to analysts, this could be a move to cut production costs, which Apple often aims to optimize profits. But will Apple be successful with its new decision?
Before we dive into the issue, we need to make it clear that Apple needs to create a modern iPhone SE to be able to face the increasingly strong competition from the Android world. Of course, users can ignore the notch design and choose one of the many beautiful Android phones that cost less than 514.02 US dollars, but honestly, not everyone will do that. Some will be faced with a difficult choice between a mediocre product and a big hit.
It’s hard to believe that the iPhone SE 4 will sell as well as expected, with the main reason for this likely being its simple design and single rear camera. With the iPhone SE 3 starting at $425.45, many are hoping that the iPhone SE 2025 will cost no more than $434.94 for the base storage version, which would certainly benefit the product.
But if the iPhone SE 4 costs $514.02 with a Dynamic Island design and two rear cameras, it could send shockwaves through the mobile industry. With such a device, no mid-range Android phone can compete in the same segment this year or next.
Many may think this is impossible, but Apple has every reason to do so, especially when the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max launch with the same starting price as their predecessors. It's clear that Apple has the ability to change strategy and challenge industry trends, but for some reason, the company didn't want to do that with the iPhone SE 4.
The problem is most people who buy devices like the iPhone SE tend to keep their phones for four or five years. Imagine how outdated it would be to own a phone with a notch in 2029. With that in mind, people might want to think twice before deciding whether to go with the iPhone SE 4.