We all have our favorite brands and devices, and honestly, that's totally normal. However, stats don't play favorites (well, not most of the time). They give us the lowdown on how the market is shifting, who's in the lead, who's trailing, and who's just waiting in the wings to swoop in for the top spot.
So, why is this expected? Apparently, the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will lend a hand, along with shipments of older iPhone models in emerging markets like India. This got me wondering: could the iPhone SE 4 really make 2025 a big year for Apple? How? And is it worth all the buzz?
Mid-range rather than budget-friendly?
Most of us crave that flagship experience, but let's be real – budget-friendly phones are the go-to for a lot of people out there. So, it's no surprise that Samsung has held its leading position for years, mainly thanks to the sales of its Galaxy A series.
Just last year, the Galaxy A14 4G and 5G, along with the Galaxy 54 5G, were Samsung's best-selling smartphones. What does that tell you? Despite the incredible Galaxy S flagship phones the company offers, budget often becomes the deciding factor.
Last year's top 10 smartphones were all by Apple and Samsung.
Now, looking at the table, the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max were the two best-selling smartphones in the world for the same year. An iPhone SE? Nowhere to be found, even though the last model dropped in 2022. Yeah, it feels like ages ago, but also not so long, right?
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So, how could the new iPhone SE 4 make a difference? On one hand, it makes sense since it's expected to be cheaper, and we can see Samsung's sales are mainly driven by its budget-friendly phones. But here's where I see a twist.
The iPhone SE 4 isn't exactly budget-friendly; it's more of a mid-range smartphone, rumored to have a price tag of around $500. In contrast, the Galaxy A series falls between $200 and $400. However, $500 is still on the lower end in the iPhone world (considering the latest iPhone 16 starts at $799).
What I'm getting at is that a new iPhone at a lower price could indeed shake things up for Apple and boost its sales, even though recent numbers suggest mid-rangers haven't been flying off the shelves. If Apple sticks to its pricing for the SE model, it just might win over more people looking to dip their toes into the iPhone experience without breaking the bank.
Will the iPhone SE 4 be worth it?
This is how the iPhone SE 4 might look like.
My short answer? Yes. Especially if it comes with no price increase, as some rumors suggest. If the price stays around $430 like the current generation and it brings all the rumored upgrades, the iPhone SE 4 would definitely be worth it for any Apple fan on a budget.
There are also whispers online that the iPhone SE 4 could include a single 48 MP rear camera. If this turns out to be true, it would be a huge upgrade from the 12 MP rear camera in its predecessor. Still, it might have only one camera.
Recently, rumors have popped up that the iPhone SE 4 might be equipped with an A18 processor, just like the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. It's also rumored to come with 8GB of RAM, which means it could support Apple Intelligence.
Tsveta, a passionate technology enthusiast and accomplished playwright, combines her love for mobile technologies and writing to explore and reveal the transformative power of tech. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives. With a Journalism degree and an explorative spirit, Tsveta not only provides expert insights into the world of gadgets and smartphones but also shares a unique perspective shaped by her diverse interests in travel, culture, and visual storytelling.
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