South Korean sources reveal Apple's next iPhone SE may carry a price tag between $499 and $549, marking an increase from its predecessor's $429 starting price. The information comes from a recent post on Naver, a South Korean tech blog.

The price increase reportedly stems from significant hardware upgrades, including Apple's first in-house 5G baseband chip, replacing the current Qualcomm modems used in previous models.

iPhone SE 4 specs

Sources familiar with the matter indicate the device will adopt design elements from the iPhone 14, featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display and Face ID authentication. The processor is expected to be the A18 chip, matching the capabilities of the upcoming iPhone 16 series.

iPhone SE 4 camera

Camera specifications point to a single 48-megapixel rear sensor, while memory configurations may include both 6GB and 8GB LPDDR5 RAM options. The device will likely incorporate a USB Type-C charging port, following Apple's recent shift away from Lightning connectors.

iPhone SE 4 price

Despite the price increase, Apple appears positioned to maintain the iPhone SE's status as their entry-level offering, with Korean market pricing expected to exceed 800,000 won.

The device is anticipated to support Apple's Intelligence features, though specific capabilities remain unconfirmed. Construction will reportedly utilize an aluminum frame, consistent with Apple's cost-conscious design approach for the SE series.

While Apple has not officially announced the iPhone SE 4's development, industry analysts expect a launch in early 2025, marking three years since the current model's release.