iPhone SE 4 to Arrive With Apple's In-House 5G Modem, A18 Chip and 48-Megapixel Camera: Report

iPhone SE 4 will reportedly be equipped with 8GB of RAM, which indicates it will offer support for AI-powered Apple Intelligence features.

Written by David Delima | Updated: 4 October 2024 11:42 IST

iPhone SE 4 to Arrive With Apple's In-House 5G Modem, A18 Chip and 48-Megapixel Camera: Report

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iPhone SE 4 may feature the same display as the iPhone 14 along with a single rear camera

Highlights

iPhone SE 4 is expected to arrive in early 2025
The upcoming handset could be powered by Apple's A18 chip
The iPhone SE 4 is said to offer Face ID for biometric authentication

iPhone SE 4 — the anticipated successor to the company's third-generation model — could arrive with several notable upgrades to the display, camera, processor, and connectivity. While Apple is unlikely to announce any details of the purported smartphone in the near future, details of the iPhone SE 4 have surfaced online on multiple occasions. According to a new report, the upcoming smartphone will be powered by the same chip on the iPhone 16, sport the same camera as the iPhone 15, and a display that resembles the one on the iPhone 14.

iPhone SE 4 Specifications (Expected)

A 9to5Mac report claims that the iPhone SE 4 will be powered by Apple's A18 chip, along with 8GB of RAM. This is the same chip that powers the current generation iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and indicates that the upcoming SE model will also support Apple Intelligence features when it is launched. The iPhone SE (2022) model is equipped with an A15 Bionic chip.

Another notable change reportedly coming with the iPhone SE 4 is the inclusion of Apple's first in-house 5G modem which is said to be codenamed 'Centauri' and capable of enabling Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functionality on the smartphone. The publication also claims that it will also reduce battery use when the built-in power saving mode is enabled.

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The iPhone SE 4 will sport a 6.1-inch (1,170x2,532 pixels) OLED display, resembling the iPhone 14, the last iPhone model released by Apple with a display notch, according to the report. Unlike its predecessor, the iPhone SE will offer support for Face ID, which is more secure than Touch ID.

While the iPhone SE 4 is still expected to feature only one rear camera, Apple will reportedly equip the handset with a 48-megapixel sensor that was introduced with the iPhone 15. On the front, it is expected to sport the same 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera found on recent iPhone models.

Previous reports suggest that the iPhone SE 4 will be slightly more expensive than its predecessor, and these hardware upgrades might explain the anticipated increase in pricing. The handset is also expected to arrive with a programmable Action button that was first introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro models in place of the mute switch.

A recent Bloomberg report states that Apple could launch the iPhone SE 4 in early 2025. The Cupertino company does not typically reveal details of upcoming products until they are unveiled, but we can expect more details about the handset to surface in the coming months leading up to its anticipated debut.

Apple iPhone SE (2022)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Powerful SoC
IP67 rating, wireless charging
Slim and light
Regular software updates

Bad
Small, low-res display
Gets warm when stressed
Average low-light camera performance
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone SE (2022) review

Display 4.70-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

OS iOS 15

Resolution 750x1334 pixels

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iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 16 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stunning display
Solid build quality and lovely colour options
Battery life is bonkers on this one
Excellent for gaming and performance (in general)
Improved cameras

Bad
Still offers a 60Hz refresh rate and misses out on AOD (always-on display)
No fast charging
Comes with USB 2
No Apple Intelligence features out of the box

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Plus review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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iPhone 14

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use

Bad
Dated design and notch
Very similar to iPhone 13
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone 14 review

Display 6.06-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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iPhone 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Big upgrades over the 14
Excellent ergonomics, build quality
Very good all-round performance
Apple ecosystem benefits

Bad
Relatively slow charging
Expensive
Still a 60Hz display

Read detailed Apple iPhone 15 review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A17 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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