An upgraded classic. With the second generation of the iPhone SE, Apple has visually recreated the iPhone 8. While this has resulted in a - for current standards - relatively compact smartphone with a few high-end features, the screen-to-body ratio is fairly poor.

bright, color-accurate display, snappy SoC, supports Wi-Fi 6 and a wide range of LTE frequencies, IP67 certification, wireless charging, lightweight and slim, good locating capabilities

weak power adapter, non-expandable storage, poor screen-to-body ratio, only a single-camera, mediocre call quality, only 12 months of warranty

The iPhone SE 2020 is the best cheap smartphone for most people – its camera, build quality and speed all match more expensive phones. Its smaller screen will also please those who feel left behind by ever-larger devices.

Premium build, Excellent processor, Very impressive camera, Great value, Waterproof

Average battery life, No haptic touch on lock screen, No Night Mode in camera

Apple iPhone SE (2020): The iPhone SE gets an upgrade at last and it’s now as powerful as the iPhone 11

Compact and lightweight, As fast as an iPhone 11, Impressive single camera

Small screen, Only one camera, Poor battery life

This is the phone to get if you just want a iPhone that will last you a few years, but don’t want to pay a lot for it. It might not be the newest model any more but the iPhone SE 2020 offers ‘decent but not top-end’ performance: a good camera, enough power, a great App Store to plunder and a lighter...

Lightweight frame, Low price for iPhone, Powerful chipset

Battery life could be better, Old screen technology, No headphone jack

Smartphone brilliance, but we need more juice

App store, Smooth operating

Battery life isn’t great

The new Apple iPhone SE is indeed one of the most compact smartphones not only within the iPhone ranks but among the Android phones as well. It is thin and lightweight, yet powerful and dependable, with great speakers and a high-quality screen, and impresses with camera performance even if it misses...

Compact and lightweight, water-resistant., Bright and high-contrast screen., Outstanding performance from the A13 chip., Loud stereo speakers., Touch ID is back and we love it., Excellent daylight photos and good low-light ones., Very good video recording capabilities with proficient stabilization.

Value may be subjective, but it’s hard to argue that the new iPhone SE doesn’t shake up what’s reasonable to expect from a smartphone in 2020. Apple’s most affordable phone is recycling refined to art, a blend of old and new with a barely-believable $400 price tag.

Aggressive pricing, Latest processor and Apple's track-record of updating iOS, Premium metal & glass construction

Single camera is solid but lacks features like Night Mode, Display is small compared to other phones, Budget for a better charger

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some