iPhone SE 4 could come with the same chip as iPhone 16 but with this ‘twist’

Apple is preparing to release the iPhone SE 4 in early 2025, and the upcoming SE could finally ditch the home button as it undergoes a redesign. Additionally, the iPhone SE 4 could be powered by the A18 chip, the same processor that powers the iPhone 16. However, there will be one major difference.
The new entry-level iPhone, codenamed V59, will abandon the dated home button design in favour of a more modern look resembling the iPhone 14.It will sport a 6.1-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels and incorporate Face ID technology, marking the end of Touch ID in the iPhone lineup.
Sources familiar with the matter told 9to5Mac that the iPhone SE 4 will be powered by the A18 chip, the same processor used in the base iPhone 16 model. This chip, coupled with 8GB of RAM, will enable support for Apple Intelligence features, the company's upcoming suite of AI tools.
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature a 48-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel front-facing camera, mirroring the setup found in the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. However, it will likely omit ultra-wide and telephoto lenses.
Perhaps the most significant development is the inclusion of Apple's first custom-designed 5G modem. Codenamed "Centauri," this ambitious chip will also handle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functionalities.
Bloomberg previously reported that Apple acquired Intel's modem division in 2019 to reduce reliance on Qualcomm's technology.
While the current iPhone SE starts at $429, analysts predict the new model could be priced between $459 and $499.
The iPhone SE 4 launch is part of a broader product refresh planned by Apple. According to Bloomberg, the company is also developing updated iPad Air models and new Magic Keyboard accessories, expected to debut alongside the new iPhone SE.