After the launch of the iPhone 16 series, rumors about the iPhone SE 4 have intensified. This toned down Apple-verse series gained popularity for its affordability. The iPhone SE 4, which is expected to arrive in 2025, is expected to garner similar fame. What’s more, as speculations suggest that the upcoming SE model will bring iPhone 14-like looks and features. Not only this, according to the latest leak, the iPhone SE 4 could be the first phone to feature Apple’s own 5G modem.

Apple has been trying to get its own modem for quite some time. Now, as reported by 9to5Mac, the iPhone SE 4 will finally fulfill the company’s dreams. In 2019, Apple acquired Intel’s modem division with the goal of eliminating its dependence on Qualcomm modems. However, various reports indicate that Apple’s prototype modem suffered from a number of technical problems and failures.

Apple will certainly benefit financially from developing its own modem, but it also plans to use the technology to enhance hardware-software integration. According to 9to5Mac, the new modem will significantly reduce battery usage, especially when iPhone users activate Low Power Mode. If the iPhone SE 4, which will likely be the first to carry Apple’s 5G modem, is successful, the next line of iPhones will follow suit.

iPhone SE 4 will arrive in 2025: what to expect?

Apple’s 5G modem is expected to get major upgrades, design improvements after all. The current iPhone SE looks similar to the iPhone 8, but the iPhone SE 4 could change that. It is speculated that the upcoming Apple device will look like the iPhone 14 with minimal bezels. It will likely retain a notch similar to the iPhone 14. According to MacRumors, the iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch OLED display, an upgrade from the current SE’s 4.7-inch LCD. OLED will offer better contrast and deeper blacks, bringing the SE closer to Apple’s modern devices. Additionally, the larger screen size is expected to match the dimensions of the iPhone 14.

The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to get a major upgrade with a 48-megapixel primary rear camera, which is a significant improvement from the previous SE model’s 12-megapixel camera. Additionally, reports suggest that Apple may introduce computational photography features to enhance image quality. These software enhancements, combined with the higher-resolution sensor, can make the SE 4’s camera suitable for most everyday photography needs.

The upcoming Apple device is also expected to include the iPhone 14’s battery, which will offer a substantial improvement in battery life compared to the previous SE model. This larger capacity will support the OLED display and A18 chip, allowing the SE to last a whole day of use.