While the iPhone 17 rumors garner most of the attention, Apple also has another new iPhone model in the works. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be a dramatic update to Apples most affordable iPhone, with an all-new design, USB-C for charging, and more.Here are five things to expect from the iPhone SE 4.Table of contentsiPhone SE 4: New featuresNew design with a bigger displayThe biggest change for the iPhone SE 4 will be its design. The current-generation iPhone SE features an iPhone 8-style design with large bezels around the 4.7-inch display and a Home button at the bottom. The iPhone SE 4, however, will reportedly bring a modern overhaul similar to the iPhone 14.According to leaked CAD files, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch cutout at the top. We can also expect a new flat-edged design instead of the iPhone SEs current rounded edges.According to91mobiles, the iPhone SE 4 will measure 147.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm. The current iPhone SE measures 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm.Face IDWhile the current iPhone SE features a Home button with Touch ID, the next-generation iPhone SE 4 will reportedly make the jump to Face ID.This change is enabled by the iPhone SE 4s new design with a notch cutout in which the Face ID components will be housed.Faster performance The third-generation iPhone SE is powered by the A15 Bionic chip, which offers excellent performance for the devices low price point. The iPhone SE 4 will further improve on that performance.Last October, 9to5Mac exclusively reported that the iPhone SE 4 will be powered by the A18 chip. The device is also expected to feature 8GB of RAM. The combination of these upgrades means the iPhone SE 4 will be fully capable of running Apple Intelligence features. USB-CFinally, the iPhone SE 4 will make the switch from Lightning to USB-C for charging. This aligns with the latest iPhone 16 lineup, and is legally required due to legislation in the European Union.Apple modemIn a major shift, the iPhone SE 4 will not feature a modem from Qualcomm for cellular connectivity. Instead, it will rely on a modem designed by Apple. The device will mark the first-ever product to feature an Apple-designed modem. For the end-user, this change shouldnt even be noticeable. Apples goal is to ship its first-ever modem and maintain the same level experience that customers have today. If this change flies under the radar, then its a win for Apple. Wrap upIt seems like we are finally nearing the release of the iPhone SE after over a year of rumors. Bloomberg reports that the device could be announced as soon as next week. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be revealed via a press release on Apples website, not a dedicated event. What do you think of the rumored iPhone SE 4? Is it a logical addition to Apples lineup, or is it time for Apple to forgo the iPhone SE strategy entirely? Follow Chance:Threads,Bluesky,Instagram, andMastodon.My favorite iPhone 16 accessories:Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel