Recent leaks and rumors suggest significant changes are coming to both Apple's budget and flagship iPhone lines. The upcoming iPhone SE 4 may ditch the notch for a Dynamic Island, while a potential iPhone 17 back panel has surfaced, showing a horizontal camera visor.
iPhone SE 4: A Dynamic Island Upgrade
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be Apple's budget champion, packed with flagship-level features and the company's latest AI technology. According to a reliable source, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a Dynamic Island instead of a notch, making it resemble the iPhone 15 or 16. This is a significant departure from previous rumors suggesting a smaller notch, similar to the iPhone 14.
This suggests Apple's plan to bring the modern design language to its entire lineup, even the budget models. This model will reportedly include either the A17 Pro or the more likely A18 Bionic chip, 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence features, and a custom 5G modem.
iPhone 17: Potential Design Overhaul
A separate leak showcases a potential design change for the iPhone 17 series. A tipster shared an image of what appears to be the back panel of an iPhone 17, featuring a horizontal visor that houses a camera cutout and an LED flash on the right. This new design is rumored to fix thermal issues and introduce vapor chamber cooling for enhanced performance. It is important to note that the image appears to show only a single rear camera module, and so it might not represent the design for all models.
While the veracity of the leaked image cannot be confirmed, this design change could signal a significant shift in Apple’s design language for their flagship line.
