According to analysts, the iPhone SE 4 version will be a good choice for many Apple fans.
The iPhone SE 4 is shaping up to be a game-changer in ways no one expected, especially when compared to the much more expensive iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models.
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While Apple's flagships have been hogging the spotlight with their "Pro" features, new leaks suggest the iPhone SE 4 could be a more formidable contender than expected. That's thanks to some surprisingly powerful upgrades. From the all-new 5G modem and camera upgrades to the iPhone 16's A18 chip, the iPhone SE 4 truly feels like a "Special Edition."
Apple's first 5G modem will be on the iPhone SE 4
If the latest rumor from 9to5Mac is true, one of the most exciting things about the iPhone SE 4 is that it could be the first iPhone to feature Apple's first in-house 5G modem.
In addition to saving Apple money, the company's own 5G modem could be a big step forward in performance and efficiency.
Rumors suggest the Cupertino-based company's 5G modem will enable better hardware and software integration on the iPhone SE, which should improve battery life and, in theory, make for a stronger and more stable connection.
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What's most intriguing is that if Apple's 5G modem testing goes as planned, improved battery life and signal quality could help the cheaper iPhone SE stand out from the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, which use Qualcomm modems and cost twice as much.
iPhone SE 4 will have the iPhone 15's high-end 48MP camera
Camera performance is always an important factor for people when buying a new phone and this is the weak point of the iPhone SE.
The iPhone SE 4 camera will be better.
iPhone SE 4 will have a 48MP main camera. It is likely that Apple will use the same 48MP main camera sensor as the one in the iPhone 15, which offers great photo and video capabilities. Plus, with 2x zoom thanks to cropping, the iPhone SE 4 will be like having "two cameras/lenses".
A18 chip with 8GB RAM
According to the latest leaks, the iPhone SE 4 will definitely come with the A18 chip - the same processor as the expensive iPhone 16 Plus. This also means that the iPhone SE 4 will have 8GB of RAM to be compatible with Apple Intelligence features.
iPhone SE 4 will be integrated with A18 chip.
Looking at the big picture, the A18 chip is likely to be roughly on par with the A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 Pro series. This means the affordable iPhone SE 4 could compete directly with the much more expensive iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Can "Apple Intelligence" Make the iPhone SE 4 a Better Buy Than the iPhone 16?
This will make the iPhone SE 4 really superior to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro!
The iPhone 16 series was released with very limited AI capabilities because Apple was not ready to fully deploy its AI vision.
Luckily for those on a tight budget, by the time the iPhone SE 4 comes out (in spring 2025), Apple Intelligence will have been perfected.
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In fact, Apple Intelligence on the iPhone SE will provide users with AI photo editing features, smart messaging and iMessage methods, seamlessly integrating AI across Apple apps and the entire iOS.
In other words, the iPhone SE 4 will offer some of the most important hardware and software features from Apple's iPhone Pro models but at a much more affordable price point.
Although there is no 120Hz ProMotion display or Dynamic Island area, with the new 5G modem, 48MP camera, A18 chip and Apple Intelligence, iFan can completely skip the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro to buy the new iPhone SE 4.
