Around two months ago, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple had abandoned its plans to launch a new iPhone SE model in 2024. However, Kuo has now revealed in a series of tweets that the Cupertino-based firm has once again started working on the iPhone SE 2024 (aka iPhone SE 4). He also shared key details on the specifications of the device.
Kuo revealed that the iPhone SE 2024 will be similar to the iPhone 14, which is equipped with a 6.1-inch OLED panel with a large notch. This will be the biggest change since the iPhone SE 2022 features a 4.7-inch LCD screen.
He revealed that the iPhone SE 4 will feature Apple’s 5G baseband chip. As per the current plan, it is likely to only support sub-6GHz 5G networks. This is in line with what Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said about Apple’s 5G chip in an interview with The Wall Street Journal recently. He said, “We expect that Apple will do their own modem in 2024, but if they need ours they know where to find us.” The current iPhones are all equipped with Qualcomm’s 5G chip.
He added that it is still unclear whether the iPhone 16 series, arriving later in 2024, will have the Apple 5G baseband chip. It appears that it will only be possible if the company manages to overcome difficulties related to mmWave and satellite communications.
According to Kuo, Apple’s reliance on Qualcomm’s baseband chip will continue to decline after the iPhone SE 2024. The reason behind it is that devices like the iPad and Apple Watch may also switch to Apple’s baseband chip. Kuo added that this will result in a significant decline in Qualcomm’s business over the next two or three years.
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