Apple is close to launching a new product. A new iPhone, rumored as iPhone SE 4, is anticipated. The hushed anticipation is around the initial price. It is a sweet $499, making an affordable start for anyone. Even a new iPhone with high-end specs at that middle price is interesting.
The Storage Question Mark
There might be a catch. Scuttlebutt from a retailer in China suggests Apple might be realizing that base model price by cutting its storage margins drastically. We are talking about a potential base storage of only 64GB.
Yes, sixty-four gigabytes in 2025. That same amount offered in the iPhone SE 3 in 2022. But here's the difference. The standard iPhone 16 is expected to start at a minimum of 128GB. Are we stepping back in time storage-wise with a brand-new phone?
Why 64GB Might Be a Squeeze
Let's be honest. Sizing of apps and photo and video resolutions make 64GB run out fast. It gets tighter than you think. According to Apple themselves, iOS 18 and the core system apps might gobble close to 17GB right off the bat. Plus, if AI features ("Apple Intelligence") are on board, that’s rumored to take another 7GB.
Do the math. You're left with approximately 40GB for your stuff. Personal apps, music, photos, videos, and games/documents fill this space. For many users, that might fill up faster than they expect.
Price Ups and Upsells?
If these storage rumors are true, it feels like Apple is trying to push users toward those higher storage tiers. If iPhone SE 3 pricing structures are anything to go by, a 128GB version could easily go to $599. A 256GB version might hit $699. Suddenly, that initial $499 price tag feels less like a bargain and more like an entry point.
Wait and See
These are merely rumors at this point. They need to be taken with a grain of salt until Apple announces the iPhone SE 4. Will Apple really make the base storage this limited? We will find out next week if it is true.
CORE TAKEAWAYS (RUMORED)
- Launch: iPhone SE 4-Expected Next Week (February 19).
- Price: Starting At $499.
- Base Storage Speculated: Just 64GB.
- Processor: Expected Apple A18 chip.
- Display: Rumored 6.1 inches OLED with notch.
- Primary Camera: Expected 48MP main camera; 12MP selfie with Face ID.
