More than two years have passed since the launch of the low-cost iPhone SE 2022, and there have been countless rumors about what its follow-up will offer. The big question, however, has always been when the iPhone SE 4 would actually arrive. According to a new report, it will hopefully appear soon.

The Information claims that Apple will “begin mass production” of the fourth-generation iPhone SE in October. That means it could be available by the end of the year or early 2025.

This source is part of a wide range of reports on Apple's future iPhone plans, including news that the long-awaited foldable iPhone may arrive in 2026. The Information also claims that one future iPhone will have a variable aperture camera The Information also states that one future iPhone may feature a variable aperture camera and that the iPhone 16 may attempt to address the overheating issue with a large graphite sheet.

Sadly, the site does not reveal much about the iPhone SE 4 other than the fact that mass production is imminent. However, there have been many rumors over the past few days about what the iPhone SE 4 will look like.

The biggest rumor about the upgrade is that it may feature two rear camera lenses for the first time, alongside an iPhone 16-inspired housing. This would be a significant change considering the past two iPhone SE generations were based on the iPhone 8 and were the last iPhones to feature Touch ID and a home button.

Another rumor claims that the SE 4 will have a larger 6.06-inch display with an OLED panel, may be powered by the same A18 chipset as the iPhone 16 series with Apple Intelligence, and may have a 48MP camera These upgrades are expected to be available at a lower price point. These upgrades are significant upgrades for the lower-priced iPhones, but how will they affect the price?

In particular, the $429 iPhone SE 2022 has the advantage of being cheaper than other best budget phones like the Google Pixel 8a and OnePlus 12R. The simple fact that the SE is a “cheap iPhone” is a big selling point, but Apple would be would be wise not to raise the price too much.

Hopefully The Information's report means we won't have to wait too long to find out for sure. In the meantime, you can keep up to date with the latest news and rumors in our iPhone SE 4 hub, or alternatively check out what we know about the iPhone 16 range if you think you might want something a little more premium.