Rumor: Apple to Rename New iPhone SE as iPhone 16E in 2025

Apple may rebrand its next-generation iPhone SE as the iPhone 16E, according to a new rumor from leaker Majin Bu.

In a post on X, Bu claims the new low-cost iPhone will not be named the iPhone SE 4 but rather the iPhone 16E.

Based on what my source has reported, it seems that the new iPhone that Apple will unveil in 2025 will not be called iPhone SE4, but iPhone 16E. It should feature a design similar to the iPhone 14, with an OLED display and an action button. The available colors will be white and black.


Codenamed V59, the new iPhone will be the first refresh of Apple's low-end smartphone since 2022, when 5G capability was added. With the new model, Apple is expected to drop the home button and transition to an edge-to-edge screen, similar to the rest of its lineup. This change could help Apple win back budget-minded shoppers, particularly in China, where it has lost market share to Huawei and Xiaomi.

The iPhone is believed to support Apple Intelligence and feature a design similar to the iPhone 14, with a notch cutout at the top of the display. It could also use an OLED display panel, marking the end of LCD use in all iPhone models.

Notably, the new iPhone model is also expected to feature a 48MP rear camera and a 12MP front camera from LG Innotek. Additionally, it will purportedly debut Apple's first in-house 5G modem.

It's unclear if this rumored name change will come to fruition, but we'll be watching closely for any corroborating leaks. Please download the iClarified app or follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS for updates!