https://wccftech.com/2022-iphone-se-feature-iphone-xr-design-with-side-mounted-fingerprint-reader/

Reusing older iPhone designs and branding those as newer models with updated hardware is an excellent practice for Apple as it incurs reduced production costs for the company. With the 2022 iPhone SE, the company is not expected to change that practice, and according to the latest rumor, the upcoming handset might bear a new look; resembling the iPhone XR, which a few changes.

A sketchy rumor from MyDrivers talks about the 2022 iPhone SE adopting the iPhone XR design, which would be a great step if it actually happens. For one thing, Apple has officially discontinued the iPhone XR, which launched back in 2018, so reusing its chassis while changing the internal specifications and adding upgrades will attract a boatload of customers. Using the iPhone XR was also advantageous in other areas, such as giving users increased screen real estate thanks to its 6.1-inch LCD screen, and that larger footprint led to a bigger battery.