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iPhone SE is a 4-inch phone unveiled by Apple on the 21st of March 2016. It's the first 4-inch produced by Apple since the launch of iPhone 5S in 2013.


The target group is users that prefer a compact and non-bulky phone with top features. Apple wants to ensure that existing iPhone 5S users don't switch to another brand when upgrading their phones. Hence, an upgraded 4-inch phone makes a lot of sense from this perspective.


The look of iPhone SE is almost identical to that of iPhone 5S in terms of form and look-and-feel. However, the four colours are the same as for the iPhone 6s.


The specs are impressive. The A9 processor powering the iPhone SE is 70% faster than the older A8 processor. The graphics processor (GPU) is 90% faster. In fact, Apple claims that graphics performance has been boosted three times compared to iPhone 5S.


The camera matches the performance of iPhone 6s and 6s plus. It's capable of recording in 4K at a 30 fps rate. The resolution of the camera is 12 MP. The Retina flash enables the front camera to take bright selfie shots.


The battery life has been vastly improved over iPhone 5S. Communication is also faster with network supported up til 433 Mbps. Wifi calling is also supported.



The iPhone SE is available with two storage options: 16GB and 64GB.

Manufacturer: Apple
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What Hi-Fi?
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE

It's a sign of the times when a smartphone coming in at over £350 for the basic model is described as cheap. The iPhone SE isn't cheap, but it is the best value iPhone we've ever seen.
Pros:
  • Small screen with powerful spec
  • Strong camera
  • Good battery life
Cons:
  • Contrast could be better
  • Audio lacks in dynamics and subtlety
Read more on What Hi-Fi?
Stuff.tv
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE review

A form factor favourite returns rejuvenated. Apple's iPhone SE is the best small phone you can buy.
Pros:
  • Great battery life, Compact without compromise, It's a bargain..
  • for an iPhone
Cons:
  • 16GB? Come on
  • Old design
  • No 3D Touch
Read more on Stuff.tv
V3
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE review

The iPhone SE may be small, but it's proved to be one of Apple's most powerful handsets. The 4in screen will be too big a down-size for many, but those in the market for a pint-sized, affordable smartphone will struggle to find anything better.
Pros:
  • Great performance
  • premium design
  • latest version of iOS
  • decent display
  • surprisingly good battery life
  • market-leading camera
Cons:
  • Poor front-facing camera
  • 16GB storage option
Read more on V3
Silicon Republic
10 years ago

iPhone SE review: Small is still beautiful (video)

Apple's return to small 4in devices with the iPhone SE was a surprise, but a logical development too. Crucially, personal devices are all about choice and the iPhone SE is essentially the engine of the iPhone 6s in a smaller package.
Read more on Silicon Republic
macworld.com.au
10 years ago

iPhone SE review: it's a pocket-size powerhouse

The SE is the little iPhone that could. With a 4in screen and the body of an iPhone 5s, it fits in my pockets better than my iPhone 6s, and it's easier to use one-handed. But it doesn't compromise much over its bigger, more expensive siblings.
Read more on macworld.com.au
iLounge
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE

Apple's iPhone SE isn't initially impressive. As a hodgepodge of other iPhones without any new technology, it's hard to get too excited about it. Our thoughts leading up to the announcement were generally that this new iPhone would be a great iPhone for late upgraders.
Pros:
  • A smaller, lighter iPhone
  • Reasonably priced
  • Users with smaller hands should find it easy to use
  • Familiar 5s design is still an attractive winner
  • Upgraded internals (A9, M9, 2GB of RAM) allow phone to leap past the iPhone 5s and compete with the iPhone 6/6 Plus - it's faster than you might...
Cons:
  • Smaller phone means smaller display
  • Not introducing any new technology
  • No 128GB option, and we wouldn't recommend the base 16GB option to anyone at this point
  • No 3D Touch
  • Outdated FaceTime camera
  • Onscreen keyboard harder to use for those with larger hands
  • Slower Touch ID.
Read more on iLounge
Tech Nave
10 years ago

The Apple iPhone 5S, iPhone SE and iPhone 6S take a dip in this , which one survives

While Apple has never said that any of their iPhones are water proof or water resistant, on occasion, some iPhones have taken a splash or dip and survived. ZachStraley decided to put the Apple iPhone 5S , iPhone SE and iPhone 6s to the test, by dunking all three in water for an extended period of...
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AppleInsider
10 years ago

Review: Apple's 4" iPhone SE is better than we deserve

We think most users will have a love-it-or-hate-it reaction to the iPhone SE -either you prefer the smaller 4-inch screen size, or you're willing to sacrifice one-handed use for a bigger and more impressive display on the iPhone 6s.
Pros:
  • Speedy A9 CPU and high-quality 12MP camera are high-end
  • The iPhone 5s design never went out of style
  • Ultra-long battery life in a compact size
  • Plenty of cases and accessories designed for 5/5s still fit
  • Starting price of $399 is outstanding
Cons:
  • No 128GB storage option
  • Slower Touch ID
  • lower-res FaceTime camera
  • and no 3D Touch
  • Screen isn't as bright or crisp as iPhone 6s
Read more on AppleInsider
geeky-gadgets.com
10 years ago

Apple's iPhone SE Review Roundup

Apple's new smaller iPhone has launched today, the handset comes with the power of the iPhone 6S in the smaller form factor of the iPhone 5S and there are already iPhone SE reviews from various sites.
Read more on geeky-gadgets.com
Digitaltrends
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Review

Apple's iPhone SE is the best 4-inch smartphone you can buy, period.
Pros:
  • Just as powerful as the iPhone 6S
  • Cheap for the specs
  • Superb camera
  • Cute
  • retro design
  • Easy to hold and use one-handed
Cons:
  • 4-inch screen is really small
  • Must pay extra $100 to get enough storage
  • Selfie camera is low resolution
Read more on Digitaltrends
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