iPhone SE4: Apple's Surprise Release May Be Nearer Than You Think

According to the latest report, Apple is expected to release the iPhone SE 4 in March, one month ahead of the previously stated date. The device is expected to be released in early 2025.

With a 6.1-inch OLED screen, Face ID, a newer A-series chip, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, 8GB of RAM to enable Apple Intelligence support, and the aforementioned Apple-designed 5G modem, the fourth-generation iPhone SE is anticipated to resemble the base iPhone 14 in terms of design.

According to rumors, Apple has been developing its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018. This step will let the company lessen and eventually completely do away with its reliance on Qualcomm. Apple still has plenty of time to finish switching to its own modem because it extended its 5G modem supply arrangement with Qualcomm for iPhone releases until 2026 earlier this year. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo earlier stated that the so-called "iPhone 17 Air" will come with a 5G modem that was created by Apple in addition to the fourth-generation iPhone SE.

Whether Apple's first 5G modem would offer any advantages to consumers over Qualcomm's modems, like faster speeds, is uncertain.

Qualcomm was sued by Apple in 2017 for anticompetitive behavior and $1 billion in unpaid royalties. In 2019, Apple purchased the bulk of Intel's smartphone modem business after the two firms reached a settlement in the dispute. Apple was able to support its development by acquiring a portfolio of patents relating to cellular technology. It appears that we will eventually be able to enjoy the results of our effort in four more months.

On March 8, 2022, Apple made the announcement of the third-generation iPhone SE online. With antiquated features like a Touch ID button, a Lightning connector, and large bezels surrounding the screen, the handset resembles the iPhone 8. The iPhone SE presently retails for $429 in the United States, but the next model may see a price hike of at least a little.