Apple’s Budget iPhone Getting Glow-Up We Didn’t See Coming

The cheap and cheerful iPhone SE is finally getting a proper redesign. Those budget-friendly handsets have been rocking the same tired look since the iPhone 8 days, but leaked images suggest the next model is going full glowup.

The shots from Chinese insiders show dummy units sporting that iconic notched display from the iPhone 12 and 13 era. That coveted Face ID tech is coming to the budget range at last, replacing that dusty ol’ Touch ID sensor. It’s giving budget realness!

These affordable Androids-to-iPhones gateways have been stuck in a time warp, but the SE 4 is tipped to shake things up with a sleeker design reminiscent of Cupertino’s greatest hits. Rumor has it the chassis is repurposed from the fan-fave iPhone 12 lineup for that flat-edged aesthetic we gobbled up just a couple years back.

After four long years of the same recycled look, it’s about time Apple switched up the formula for its thrifty handsets now that the dynamic island has taken the flagship lineup in an exciting new direction. This SE rehash could be a game-changer for cost-conscious iOS fans who’ve been starving for modern designs at basement prices.

With a screen rumored to be pushing a delicious 6.1 inches and 5G speeds to keep things zooming, the SE 4 sounds like it’ll be packing some serious heat for the budget category. Here’s hoping those trusty leakers haven’t been bantering about the prospect of USB-C just to get our hopes up!

While the camera specs are still a mystery, that hefty shooter module could mean this underdog might finally pack videography skills to capture all those #vibingmoments in crispy high-res. No word yet on whether we’ll get ultrawide treats, but beggars can’t be choosers with Apple’s bargain-bin iPhones.