Apple's highly purported 4-inch iPhone SE has undoubtedly dominated headlines lately. Now, alleged iPhone SE leaked photos have emerged on the Web ahead of its introduction, showing off the phone's design and the absence of 3D Touch.

These images that have been pushed out by French publication NowhereElse specifically show the screen assembly of the iPhone SE.

While the iPhone SE, which previously carried the moniker iPhone 5se, has become a hot topic recently, it's been noticed that leaks on the phone's parts have not been around, considering that its release date is just a couple of weeks away.

Judging from the new images, however, it appears that this upcoming iPhone will not feature a 3D Touch, a noteworthy functionality present on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. This new rumor seems to support previous speculations that rather than a 3D Touch, it will incorporate Live Photo support.

This does not signify, though, that the iPhone SE will feature decent functionalities. Speculations say it will rock the latest A9 processor and Apple Pay along with a 12-megapixel snapper.

The leaked images have been captured by Steve Hemmerstoffer who is well-known for his reliable leaks in the past. He has also posted the same photos on his Twitter account.

#iPhone5S #iPhone5SE pic.twitter.com/vOR5s8paSq

— Steve Hemmerstoffer (@stagueve) February 27, 2016

When Will The iPhone SE Be Launched?

Earlier, the iPhone SE was rumored to be unveiled at an event on March 15. However, a report from Re/code claims that the actual media event is going to be held on March 21. While it is not clear whether the event has been moved to a later date, Re/code says that quite a few sources have verified that Apple will take the veil off its latest iPhone on the latter date.

As opposed to big announcements of the company's flagship smartphones, the media event is believed to be a bit smaller in scale and will possibly be held in Apple's Town Hall in Cupertino.

South Korean website UnderKG claims another date: March 22. However, the report cites an unidentified source. It likewise says that Apple employees were advised to keep March 22 free for the special event.

Apart from the iPhone SE, new types of Apple Watch bands, along with the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, are also rumored to be unwrapped.

The last iPhone having a 4-inch display was the iPhone 5s. The smaller variant of the latest iPhone models, the iPhone 6s, has a 4.7-inch display.

As usual, take this story with a touch of skepticism.