Yes, according to leaks and industry reports, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to have the same level of AI integration as the iPhone 16[1][4][6]. Both devices are rumored to use the A18 chip and 8GB of RAM, meeting the hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence[1][3][4].
The integration of Apple Intelligence in the iPhone SE 4 could make advanced AI features more accessible to a broader audience, potentially improving Apple's competitive position in price-sensitive markets[2][4]. Apple Intelligence offers a variety of AI-powered utilities, including text editing, object removal from photos, conversation summaries, email categorization, and image generation[5]. The iPhone SE 4 is set to run on iOS 18, incorporating Apple Intelligence functionalities that will heighten the capability of Siri and offer enhanced search and response features across various apps[4].
However, offering AI capabilities in the SE line could potentially cannibalize sales of higher-end models[2]. To keep costs down, the iPhone SE 4 will likely have a single-lens rear camera, unlike the iPhone 16[7]. The iPhone SE 4 may also lack certain features, such as mmWave 5G support and the Camera Control button[1][5].
Citations:[1] https://www.rdworldonline.com/iphone-se-4-launch-hints-at-apples-long-game-in-5g-modems-challenging-qualcomms-reign/
[2] https://www.daytrading.com/community/t/apples-ai-powered-iphone-se4-incoming-buy-the-rumour
[3] https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/if-the-iphone-se-4-has-this-feature-i-wont-be-able-to-recommend-the-iphone-16-anymore
[4] https://9meters.com/technology/phones/iphone-se-4-leaks-point-to-a-march-2025-launch-with-a-major-design-overhaul
[5] https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/07/iphone-se-4----all-the-rumors-about-apples-next-budget-friendly-device
[6] https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iphone-se-4-vs-iphone-070140463.html
[7] https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-se-4/
[8] https://prelaunch.com/product-blog/iphone-se-4-vs-iphone-16
[9] https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iphone-se-4-could-iphone-154110589.html