Should You Hold Out For The Affordable iPhone SE 4 Or The Flagship iPhone 17?
iPhone SE 4 vs iPhone 17: One is budget-friendly, while another is a flagship powerhouse. Which exciting new iPhone is right for you? Don't buy an iPhone until you've read this: SE 4 or 17?
With multiple smartphones in the works, Apple is set to launch the iPhone SE 4 this week itself as well as the iPhone 17 later in the year. One is budget-friendly, while another is a flagship powerhouse. So which one should you wait for? Notably, there is a massive difference between the iPhone SE 4 and the iPhone 17. Having said that, most people have to juggle their requirements against affordability. Keeping these hot new iPhones on the horizon in mind, will it be the SE 4 or the 17 for you?
Release Dates And Pricing
According to reports coming from reputable sources, Mark Gurman, the iPhone SE 4 could be released this week. On the other hand, the iPhone 17 series is expected in September — a schedule that Apple prefers to stick to.
Pricing remains under the wraps so far, but we expect the iPhone SE 4 to come under $500 and the iPhone 17 will likely stick to the $799 starting price - the same rate at which iPhone 16 was launched at last year. However, rise in prices of components as well as other factors could well lead to an increase.
Design, Display, And Performance
Apple is expecting to flip the script with the iPhone SE 4. A major redesign is in-the-works and it dispenses with chunky bezels and swaps them for the iPhone 14’s frame and a 6.1-inch OLED display.
The SE 4 may also receive the A18 chip and 8GB RAM for enhanced performance, bringing Apple Intelligence features to this minimalistic phone.
iPhone 17 series is likely to feature A19 chip for upgrading to better efficiency and speed.
Cameras And Battery Life
The iPhone SE 4 may have a 48MP for better photography, while iPhone 17 could get some front camera enhancements and a variable aperture on Pro models. While SE 4 may have one camera, iPhone 17 will have two. Both models will see improved battery life, with Apple aiming for efficiency gains.
It should be noted that a slim "Air" version oriented towards a sleeker build could also be on the way with the base iPhone 17 model. It will be the thinnest iPhone ever. It would also mean that Apple would have killed off the iPhone 17 Plus model.
The SE 4 is worth considering if you want an affordable iPhone with modern features. Yet, if your priority is to see top tier performance, wait for the iPhone 17. What should be the deciding factor are your requirements and not just the ability to buy the most expensive and latest upcoming phone.
