Epic Showdown: iPhone 16 VS. iPhone SE 4

Dear friends, in the wave of technology, Apple phones have always attracted much attention. Recently, we have received a large number of eagerly anticipated requests from netizens, hoping to learn more about the two highly anticipated models, iPhone 16 and iPhone SE 4. In order to meet everyone's needs, Phonefix Company has carefully prepared a comprehensive and in-depth comparison. Let us unveil the mystery of these two phones and see how they perform in all aspects.

The first generation iPhone SE has been launched for eight years. If nothing unexpected happens, the iPhone SE 4 will be released in early 2025. It is said that it will be significantly upgraded in hardware and design. The design is comparable to the iPhone 14 two years ago, and the hardware may be the latest A18 processor. Therefore, how do we choose between iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 14, or even iPhone 16?


Design and size:
The first two generations of iPhone SE used the outdated iPhone 8 design, which felt increasingly outdated, especially the 2022 model. The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is said to have a major design overhaul and may adopt a design similar to the iPhone XR, but more compact. Some people also speculate that it may borrow the style of the iPhone 14 and have a smaller bangs.


Considering that the iPhone 14 is actually similar to the iPhone 12, there are almost no improvements. Therefore, we expect that there will be many similarities between the SE 4 and the iPhone 14. In terms of materials, the two models are expected to use the same aluminum and glass combination. The only difference may be in the charging port. Due to EU requirements, the iPhone 14 still has a Lightning port, while the new SE 4 will definitely be equipped with a USB-C port.

The previous generation SE used an LCD panel, and by 2025, this type of iPhone Screen will be outdated. According to industry insiders, Apple plans to equip the iPhone SE 4 with an OLED display, but the refresh rate will still be the classic 60Hz. At present, even the iPhone 16 uses a 60Hz screen, and the SE 4 has a high refresh rate of 120Hz, so there is probably no need to sell the iPhone 16. However, the SE 4 OLED screen may be a little brighter than the iPhone 14.

Considering that the iPhone 14 is actually similar to the iPhone 12, there are almost no improvements. Therefore, we expect that there will be many similarities between the SE 4 and the iPhone 14. As for the materials, both models are expected to use the same aluminum and glass combination.

The only difference may be the charging port. Due to EU requirements, the iPhone 14 still has a Lightning Port, while the new SE 4 will definitely be equipped with a USB-C port. Another expected upgrade for the iPhone SE 4 is the switch from the old front-mounted Touch ID sensor to Face ID. The iPhone SE series should be consistent with high-end iPhones and completely bid farewell to the past Touch ID button.

Performance:
It is reported that the iPhone SE 4 will introduce Apple Intelligence features. That is to say, the SE 4 needs to be equipped with at least 8GB of RAM, the same as the iPhone 16.

The SE 4 may also be equipped with the flagship A18 Chip, the same chip in the current iPhone 16 series. Compared with the A14 Bionic processor in the iPhone 15 two years ago, the SE 4 will have a significant improvement in speed and efficiency.


These upgrades mean that the SE 4 is expected to become one of the most forward-looking devices in Apple's product line. However, this may also trigger competition among Apple's own products, as the SE 4 may attract users who originally planned to buy the more expensive iPhone 16 or 16 Plus, not to mention the older iPhone 14.

More importantly, the SE 4 may offer almost the same hardware and software experience as the iPhone 16 at a lower price. If these news are true, is it more cost-effective for iPhone 14 users to upgrade to the SE 4 than to buy the iPhone 16?

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Single-camera phones are very nostalgic, and the SE 4 may also be equipped with only one rear camera, but the performance will be greatly improved.


According to leaked information, the SE 4 will be equipped with the same 48-megapixel f/1.5 wide-angle camera as the iPhone 14 Pro. This high-resolution sensor can take default 24-megapixel photos, which is suitable for daily use, and can also take 48-megapixel photos when needed to capture more details.

In contrast, the iPhone 14 is equipped with a 12-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Although the flagship two years ago has an advantage in multi-cameras, the SE 4's main camera performance is definitely better. In fact, many surveys show that most people rarely use ultra-wide-angle lenses. So, if you feel that an ultra-wide-angle lens is not necessary, the SE 4 may be a good choice.

Battery and Charging
The new iPhone SE 4, because of its increased size, gives Apple an opportunity to solve a major pain point of previous generations of SE models: battery life. iPhone Battery life has always been a problem for past SEs. With the new A18 chip and larger screen, a battery upgrade is almost inevitable.

The latest news says that the battery capacity of the SE 4 is 3279mAh, which is exactly the same as the battery capacity of the iPhone 14. The difference in battery life depends mainly on the efficiency of the chip and screen. Given the performance of the A18, the battery life of the SE 4 should not be much different from that of the iPhone 14.


In terms of charging, the SE 4 is expected to support 25W wired charging, which is comparable to the charging speed of the iPhone 14. It is not clear whether the SE 4 will support MagSafe wireless charging or continue to use standard Qi charging, but it seems that Apple has no plans to provide higher fast charging for this model for the time being.

Comparison chart between iPhone 16 and iPhone SE 4:


In this light, the iPhone SE 4 is definitely worth paying attention to. Not only will this phone be equipped with a faster chip than all previous flagship iPhones (except the iPhone 16 series), the overall design, battery life and charging are expected to be comparable to recent generations of iPhones.

Through phonefix's comprehensive and in-depth comparison, the advantages and characteristics of the iPhone 16 and iPhone SE 4 have been clearly presented. I hope this comparison can provide a strong reference for everyone when choosing a mobile phone, so that you can find the most suitable partner on the road of technology. If you want to know more information, please pay close attention to our platform. We have collected iPhone Series Mobile Phone Repair Tools.