It is the first and biggest opening for Apple in 2025, and everyone is looking forward to the much-anticipated iPhone SE 4. There is no launch confirmation as yet from Apple, but as per the industry reports and leaks, the next generation of budget iPhones is expected to be revealed during this event. Scripting as form of artistic integration. Apple has really beat all the expectations for 2025 by coming in first with this most awaited and talked-about product-the iPhone SE 4. While Apple has yet to officially announce the event, industry reports and leaks heavily suggest that a next-gen budget iPhone will take the stage at this very event.
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, and Apple’s powerful A18 chip, among several other important upgrades. Here’s everything you need to know about its potential price, specifications, and how to watch the launch event in India.
iPhone SE 4 Launch Date and Where to Watch
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has announced a special Apple event on February 19, 2025. The event will begin at 10 AM PT (11:30 PM IST) and will be livestreamed from Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
The Indian audience can see the iPhone SE 4 launch live streaming on the following platforms:
- Apple’s official website (apple.com)
- Apple’s YouTube channel
- Apple TV app
The MacBook Air M4 is also set to be unveiled alongside the iPhone SE 4 during the event.
Expected Specs and Features of iPhone SE 4
There is bound to be a complete change in design of the iPhone SE 4; most notably, Face ID will take the place of the traditional, familiar home button. Sources indicate that the device will adopt an iPhone 14 style notch design, incorporating Laura and her 12MP selfie camera with Face ID support.
Here’s what we expect the smartphone to include:
- A 6.1-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate
- Apple A18 chip, the same processor found in the iPhone 16 series
- 8GB RAM and 128GB storage (base variant)
- A 48MP single-lens rear camera, a significant upgrade from the previous 12MP sensor
- Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, replacing the Qualcomm option
With these upgrades, the iPhone SE 4 is rumored to be Apple’s most affordable AI-powered smartphone. It will refine its Apple TV AI features. This will enable iPad users to engage with premium-grade AI elements previously circumscribed to higher-end computers.
Estimated iPhone SE 4 Price in India, US, and Dubai
Loyally, Apple is yet to announce the price meanwhile, trade shows leaks that the iPhone SE 4 would be priced around ₹50,000 in India, 499 dollars in the US, and AED 2,000 in Dubai.
This will make it one of the cheapest iPhones probably blinking, for its AI features and high specifications. The reports state pre-orders for the iPhone SE 4 might start on the 21st of February and go official on the 28th. The iPhone SE 4 will compete with other affordable premium smartphones like the Google Pixel 9a, Nothing Phone 3a, and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. Given Apple’s strong reputation for security and software support, the SE 4 could attract buyers looking for entry-level iPhones with flagship-level performance.
This report from Bloomberg claims that Murata Manufacturing Co., a big beefy supplier of iPhone components, is examining how to ship its production to India due to global supply chain shifts. “The company is observing more and more market inquiries and is thinking of how worthwhile it would be to invest,” said Chairman Norio Nakajima. Murata produces its latest capacitors in Japan, but customers want foreign manufacturing in order to secure their businesses, which is forcing the company to consider what it will do next.
