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Production of the iPhone SE 4 has reportedly begun with two major upgrades

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The iPhone SE 4 is said to be upgraded to a 48MP camera and OLED display, and evidence has emerged that these components are being manufactured for the upcoming launch.

Korean website ETNews, citing industry sources, claims that LG Innotek and LG Display, along with other frequent Apple collaborators such as BOE, are each providing cameras and screens for the new iPhone SE. LG Innotek has also started producing components at its factory in Vietnam, which confirms previous leaks of specs and expected release dates.

The iPhone SE 4 is believed to use a 48MP main camera and a 12MP front camera like the iPhone 16 series, but will not have an ultra-wide lens LG Innotek previously supplied only the main rear camera for the iPhone SE 2022 supplied, but it appears to be supplying both for the next generation SE.

As for screens, Apple is expected to upgrade the iPhone SE 4 to a 6.1-inch panel, a significant increase in size and quality from the iPhone SE 2022's 4.7-inch LCD screen. ETNews reports that these screens are specifically claimed to be those of the iPhone 13, which is consistent with previous rumors.

The use of existing rather than new components means that Apple will be able to keep the price of the new iPhone SE low.

The new screen will likely mean that the iPhone SE 4 will feature Face ID for the first time, ending Touch ID on the new iPhone. We also expect the iPhone SE 4 to be compatible with at least some of Apple's new Apple Intelligence features like the iPhone 16 series, and to be able to try out improved Siri, Image Playground, Writing Tools, and more affordable We expect to be able to try out the improved Siri, Image Playground, Writing Tools, etc. at a more affordable price.

The informant claims that the iPhone SE 4 will be released in March 2025. the iPhone SE line has been long overdue for an upgrade, so it will be interesting to try this phone as soon as it is released and see if Apple is able to keep up with the superior products I'm looking forward to it. android-powered budget phones like the Google Pixel 8a and OnePlus 12R.