iPhone SE 4 Again Rumored to Feature A18 Chip

The fourth-generation iPhone SE will be equipped with a chip that has an identifier of T8140, according to a private account on social media platform X. That identifier is used by both the A18 and A18 Pro chips, and given the iPhone SE is a lower-end device, it is very likely that the device will be equipped with the A18 chip out of those two options.

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The account also said the next iPad Air models will have an M3 chip, and that the iPad 11 will have an A16 chip instead of the previously-rumored A17 Pro chip.

The account has a good track record of sharing iOS-related information, but it has had some occasional misses. We continue to respect the account owner's request to not link to its posts, as they wish to remain anonymous and maintain a low profile.

Back in October, 9to5Mac independently reported that the next iPhone SE would be equipped with an A18 chip, so there are now multiple sources claiming this.

Apple will likely announce the new iPhone SE by March or April. Rumored features for the device include a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, and the first Apple-designed 5G modem. With the A18 chip, and a rumored 8GB of RAM, the device is also expected to support Apple Intelligence.

The current iPhone SE looks similar to the iPhone 8, with outdated features such as a Touch ID button, Lightning port, and thick bezels around the display. The current iPhone SE has an A15 Bionic chip, so the A18 would be a significant upgrade. Pricing starts at $429, but at least a slight price increase seems probable for the next model.

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Top Rated Comments

tomekwsrod Avatar
13 weeks ago
TouchID is not outdated, it is magnificent.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Populus Avatar
13 weeks ago
The SE 4 is going to be a huge hit, that’s for sure!
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sw1tcher Avatar
13 weeks ago

Rumored features for the device include a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, and the first Apple-designed 5G modem. With the A18 chip, and a rumored 8GB of RAM, the device is also expected to support Apple Intelligence.

The SE 4 is going to be a huge hit, that’s for sure!
If it's spec'd as rumored and is priced around $479-$499, then sales should be better than prior SE models, but it won't sell as well as the main iPhone 16 line up. For a lot of people, the monthly installment difference between an SE and iPhone 16, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro max is neglible. And they get to show off their iPhone 16. That rear camera arrangement is unmistakable.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
HJM.NL Avatar
13 weeks ago

If it's spec'd as rumored and is priced around $479-$499, then sales should be better than prior SE models, but it won't sell as well as the main iPhone 16 line up. For a lot of people, the monthly installment difference between an SE and iPhone 16, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro max is neglible. And they get to show off their iPhone 16. That rear camera arrangement is unmistakable.
Mines is three times as long as yours ?
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bollman Avatar
13 weeks ago

The account also said the next iPad Air models will have an M3 chip ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/20/new-ipad-air-models-with-m3-chip-leak/'), and that the iPad 11 will have an A16 chip ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/22/ipad-11-with-a16-chip-identifier-leak/') instead of the previously-rumored A17 Pro chip ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/12/ipad-11-rumored-specs/').
Seriously doubt that. Releasing a new model not capable of Apple Intelligence seems daft.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
tom_uk Avatar
13 weeks ago
I think it could be a big hit especially with people currently on an older iPhone - 12 or 13, perhaps, maybe even Pros - who want/need to upgrade (perhaps because of battery issues) and who aren't too bothered about having an advanced camera system.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)