Prosser: iPhone SE 4 to Use iPhone XR's Design

[MacRumors]

The fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature almost exactly the same design as the iPhone XR, according to leaker Jon Prosser.

In a video on his Front Page Tech YouTube channel, Prosser said that the fourth-generation iPhone SE will effectively share the design of the iPhone XR from 2018. The change is plausible given that the first-generation iPhone SE's design was based on 2013's iPhone 5S, while the second- and third-generation iPhone SE's design is based on 2017's iPhone 8.

The latest information expands on Prosser's initial claim from August, but he remains unclear on the internals and specifications of the device – though it is likely to use some older hardware to keep costs down. To showcase the fourth-generation iPhone SE's design, Apple concept graphic designer Ian Zelbo created renders that purport to accurately depict the new device:

In October 2021, a report from Chinese site MyDrivers explicitly said that the iPhone SE will move to an iPhone XR-like design – a claim that now seems to have been corroborated by a range of other sources.

The fourth-generation iPhone SE has been rumored since before the third-generation model launched earlier this year. Prosser's latest claim lines up with a recent forecast from display analyst Ross Young, who said that the next-generation iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch display with a "notch" cutout at the top of the display. Back in 2019, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first said that Apple was working on an iPhone SE with a 6.1-inch LCD display. Since the iPhone XR featured a 6.1-inch LCD display with a notch, rumors seem to be in broad agreement about the design of the next-generation iPhone SE.

Article Link: Prosser: iPhone SE 4 to Use iPhone XR's Design

 

[DMG35]

Apple reusing a design? What is this madness?

Kidding, but this is no shocker.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

iPhone XR 2018 design... we're almost to the year 2023.

I’m getting tired of seeing the old designs by Apple. Where is the hardware team?

 

[orangeadrenaline]

The end of the home button?

 

[azentropy]

Seems like those of us who prefer smaller iPhones are going to be SOL.

 

[gpat]

It will also support Magsafe accessories on the back, but only with a lightning-to-magnet dongle.

 

[BrownyQ]

Surprised this didn't happen sooner.

Watch that MSRP go up from $429 to $499, if the 10th Gen iPad is any indication...

 

[Red Oak]

I’d thought they would have used the iPhone 13 mini case. 5.4”

Better fit in my opinion vs having yet another 6.1” screen in the line-up

 

[JokoWidodo]

2023 or 2024 ?

 

[QCassidy352]

Awful. Worst iPhone design of all time. (I have to carry an 11 for work)

 

[sorgo †]

Looking forward to it—I still love this design. But I’m wondering if it’ll come out in 2023 or 2024?

 

[orangeadrenaline]

Seems like those of us who prefer smaller iPhones are going to be SOL.

Apple Watch 😁

 

[djc6]

I'd hoped the new iPhone SE would use iPhone 12/13 mini form factor

 

[SilenceBroken]

Hey Siri, what is innovation?

 

[turbineseaplane]

Like exactly the same size?

My wife couldn’t wait to get rid of her XR
It was this unbelievably bloated heavy brick

Without question her least favorite Apple thing ever

 

[jntdroid]

iPhone XR 2018 design... we're almost to the year 2023.

I’m getting tired of seeing the old designs by Apple. Where is the hardware team?

I mean, it's the SE - by definition it's reusing an old design

 

[DeftwillP]

"jon prosser threw my puppy down the stairs" There. No need to start in with the JP hate. It's all done.

It definitely isn't my fav design but SE is never really sold/made for the cutting edge design iphone fans.

 

[Expos of 1969]

"We could not be more excited to offer this to you for only $ 799. Battery not included. You can purchase the battery at the Apple Store for $ 199 and they will install it for $ 89. Please note that the battery cannot be purchased without installation."

 

[one more]

“To showcase the fourth-generation ‌iPhone SE‌'s design, Apple concept graphic designer Ian Zelbo created renders that purport to accurately depict the new device.”

Genius, could have spared himself many hours of hard rendering work by just reposting any of the existing XR materials. Coming next - Prosser offers an in-depth exclusive preview of iPhone SE 4, rocking his old XR, LOL.

 

[jntdroid]

Not my favorite design, but it was very popular. And at least it will be an "SE" with solid battery life (though my SE3 has been surprisingly good).

 

[Jim Lahey]

Didn’t take long for Cook to torpedo the entire appeal of the original SE.

 

[orangeadrenaline]

I'd hoped the new iPhone SE would use iPhone 12/13 mini form factor

Same but they don’t want to adapt apps for those smaller screens any longer.

 

[Spock]

Apple is really getting lazy and very boring. They really seem to have lost the spark for design innovation.

 

[djc6]

My sister has an XR, and while the screen is huge the odd resolution 1792 x 828 meant you didn't gain any screen real estate, everything was just larger on the screen. Great for someone with old eyes I guess.

 

[BrownyQ]

I'd hoped the new iPhone SE would use iPhone 12/13 mini form factor

That'll be iPhone SE 5, releasing in 2024/2025.

Patience, fellow mini enthusiast... we will rise again...