iPhone SE 4 should adopt the design of the iPhone XR

Will Apple herald the end of the home button with the release of the iPhone SE 4 in spring 2023? It would mean that and more if the latest rumors about an iPhone XR-style design prove true.

The iPhone SE 3 is the last Apple smartphone to have a home button. It is also the smallest, as the display diagonal is less than that of the iPhone 13 mini. Matching the design of the iPhone XR would mean making the display bigger and getting rid of the Touch ID button.

Where does this information come from?

On August 29, Andru Edwards vowed in the Geared Up Podcast with Jon Rettinger his hope that the new iPhone SE 4 will no longer have a home button. Rather, it should resemble the iPhone 13 mini. Jon Prosser, who was a guest in this episode, then replied that the iPhone SE 4 is – in his understanding – simply the iPhone XR.

In 2020, Jon Prosser was initially considered a reputable analyst. His predictions were often confirmed and his notoriety grew rapidly. How himself macworld However, since then its credibility has suffered greatly from a series of false forecasts. How much insider knowledge is behind the statement about the iPhone SE 4 remains unclear. Prosser does not cite a source for his information.

Design of the iPhone SE 4 may not be decided yet

An iPhone SE 4 based on the XR would have the potential to become a blockbuster. While the iPhone 13 mini has recently enjoyed little popularity, the iPhone XR was the best-selling smartphone worldwide in 2019. Until 2023, however, Prosser’s announcement remains speculation. It may not be certain at all what the next model of Apple’s cheapest smartphone will look like.