A Chinese online shop has stirred up buzz with its claims about Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4. The alleged specs reveal that the basic model will come with 8 GB of RAM to support the advanced Apple Intelligence features. However, it seems that storage might be an area where Apple is keeping things conservative. The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to ship with only 64 GB of flash storage, mirroring its predecessor, the iPhone SE 3 from 2022. This is notably half the amount offered by the baseline iPhone 16 model.
The implications of this become apparent when considering Apple’s requirements — the iOS 18 operating system and its system apps alone use nearly 17 GB, and Apple Intelligence demands an additional 7 GB. This leaves users with a modest 40 GB for personal apps, music, photos, and other data, potentially nudging them towards storage upgrades.
If the pricing strategy remains consistent with the iPhone SE 3, upgrading to the 128 GB model might set buyers back by $599, and the 256 GB version could reach $699. Of course, while these intriguing tidbits spark interest, they are still based on unofficial leaks. Apple’s final decision regarding storage capacity will be unveiled soon when all is revealed at the product launch. Until then, tech enthusiasts might want to keep their expectations in check.
