The iPhone SE 4 is Anticipated to Depreciate Sharply

The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple debuted the iPhone SE 3 in March 2022. Reportedly, the smartphone recorded a major drop in resale value. Within the first six months after launch, the smartphone lost 42.6% in resale value.

SellCell reports that resale value patterns indicate the iPhone SE 4 might not keep its worth as effectively as Apple’s premium models. The article claims that historically, Apple’s iPhone SE devices have lost value far faster than the company’s more expensive models.

The iPhone 13 only showed an 18.7% reduction in value over the same period of time, making this depreciation rate significantly higher. The value of iPhone 13 stabilized within three months post-launch. However, no such pattern as observed with the third-generation iPhone SE. as compared to the third-generation ‌iPhone SE‌, iPhone 14 and the iPhone 15 series showed greater value retention. Such details highlight the gap between the company’s budget and flagship offerings.

Looking at these numbers, it appears like the fate of the fourth-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ will be the same as the third-generation iPhone SE. Some buyers who prioritize resale value in their purchasing decisions may be deterred from investing in the next-generation iPhone SE by this pattern of value loss.

There are several reasons behind the fast depreciation rate of the iPhone SE. One being the appeal of an entry-level device. Besides this, users now prefer high-end features and avoid gadgets that quickly render models utilizing older technologies outdated. It has been rumored that the iPhone SE 4 will feature a design like the iPhone 14. It will feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with Face ID rather than Touch ID. It will also include a USB-C port and an Action Button. It is expected to debut at some point in 2025.