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.
by David Delima · Gadgets 360Highlights
- 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.
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
- Design: 7 / 10
- Display: 7 / 10
- Software: 9 / 10
- Performance: 8 / 10
- Battery Life: 8 / 10
- Camera: 7 / 10
- Value for Money: 7 / 10
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
KEY SPECS
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
iPhone 16
KEY SPECS
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
iPhone 16 Plus
KEY SPECS
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
iPhone 14
REVIEW
- Design: 9 / 10
- Display: 9 / 10
- Software: 9 / 10
- Performance: 9 / 10
- Battery Life: 8 / 10
- Camera: 9 / 10
- Value for Money: 7 / 10
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
KEY SPECS
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
iPhone 15
REVIEW
- Design: 9 / 10
- Display: 9 / 10
- Software: 9 / 10
- Performance: 9 / 10
- Battery Life: 8 / 10
- Camera: 9 / 10
- Value for Money: 7 / 10
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
KEY SPECS
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
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
KEY SPECS
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