Apples next generation iPhone SE may debut as early as next week. The device is rumored to provide the design language of the iPhone 14, with USB-C, an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence, and more. Youve likely heard all of those headlining features already, but there are some other substantial rumors that may have gone under the radar for you, which well be recapping today.New name?One interesting rumor for the iPhone SE 4 is that it might have a new name entirely: iPhone 16E.Aligning the iPhone SE with the rest of the iPhone naming lineup would certainly be great for clarity. Itd also be a convenient way for Apple to introduce the new device at a somewhat higher price tag than the previous iPhone SE.This rumor has only come from a couple sub-optimal sources, so take it with a grain of salt, but Id still keep it in mind.48MP cameraAs weve exclusively reported on 9to5Mac, iPhone SE 4 will equip a 48MP main camera sensor, the same one as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. For one, this just means improved photo quality over the iPhone 14 (and previous generation SE), which is always a great thing.However, it also means one thing: 2x optical zoom.Ever since Apple introduced 48MP sensors, starting with iPhone 14 Pro, its offered a feature that allows users to crop into the middle 12MP of that frame, allowing for an optical quality shot. Whether or not you agree with that being optical quality is up to you, but nonetheless itll be a feature on iPhone SE 4, in all likelihood.Apples first modemBack in 2019, Apple acquired Intels modem business. Since then, theyve been working to build modems in house, in a move to transition away from Qualcomm.With the new iPhone SE, those new modems should finally make their appearance.This modem isnt expected to be anything too fancy, which is why it wont be in most of the iPhone 17 lineup. Nonetheless, itll be cool to see, and its certainly a cost savings for Apple, at least on a per-unit basis. Itll certainly be Apples largest effort to have deeper vertical integration since the company transitioned to Apple Silicon on the Mac in 2020.My favorite iPhone accessories on Amazon:Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 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