The iPhone SE 4 that's set to come out next year could include a "quite ambitious" Apple-designed 5G modem that will incorporate

Bloomberg recently reported that Apple is close to releasing an updated iPhone SE, which will be its first update to the low-end model since 2022. According to 9to5Mac, Apple is also planning to use the phone as a launching pad for its in-house 5G modems.

According to a new report, the iPhone SE 4 will be the first iPhone to feature Apple's 5G modem, which has been in development for years.

Macworld Now that the iPhone 16 launch is in our rearview mirror, we can start looking at the models coming in 2025. And first up is what is shaping up to be a very exciting update to the cheapest iPhone–it could include a major new component Apple has been working on for more than five years.

The upcoming iPhone SE 4 from Apple will likely introduce a new 5G modem, a design akin to the iPhone 14, and advanced features powered by the A18 chip. It may inherit camera specs from the iPhone 15 while omitting some lens options.

A new report suggests that Apple will put its own 5G modem in its most affordable smartphone, along with the main and front cameras featured on the iPhone 15.

While the current generation iPhone SE looks like an iPhone 8, the new model will have a more modern look, similar to an iPhone 14. This includes flat sides and an OLED panel with a notch at the top.