4. Apple Intelligence support
According to reports Mark Gurman from BloombergiPhone SE 4 will be supported by Apple Intelligence with an A18 chip and 8GB RAM. This feature brings many updates such as Writing Tools, Photos Clean Up, Genmoji, Image Playground, and the new Siri.
This move shows Apple’s desire to bring smart technology to more users, including in the more affordable iPhone series.
5. Homemade Modem
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be Apple’s first device with a homemade internal modem called Centauri. Apple has been trying to get rid of dependence on Qualcomm since acquiring Intel’s modem business in 2019.
Apart from handling 5G, this modem also supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The use of this modem could be the reason the price of the iPhone SE 4 remains competitive even though it offers many modern features.
Price of iPhone SE 4
Rumors say the iPhone SE 4 will be sold at prices starting from USD 499 or the equivalent of IDR 7.9 million, a price that can be said to be competitive with its specifications.
In comparison, the iPhone 14 is currently priced at USD 599 or the equivalent of IDR 9 million (current price in Indonesia is around IDR 16 million) so a modern version with a cheaper price is certainly an attraction.
With the presence of this new iPhone SE, the iPhone lineup will likely undergo restructuring, including allowing sales of the iPhone 14 to be discontinued.