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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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Gizmodo
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Review: Short On Ideas, But Not Short On Performance

It isn't quite fair to review the iPhone SE as a new device. Despite being the first iPhone to step away from Apple's number naming scheme, and despite being the first 4-inch iPhone in two years, it isn't a product of innovation, but rather one of stagnation.
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fonearena.com
10 years ago

Apple announced something really different last month when it launched the iPhone SE along with smaller iPad Pro 9.7. We saw a smaller iPhone being unveiled for the first time and it has already hit Indian shores.
Pros:
  • Great build quality
  • Powerful internals
  • Above average battery life
  • Great rear-facing camera with Live Photos and 4K Video
  • Fast cellular and WiFi connectivity
  • Stable iOS software with huge selection of apps
Cons:
  • Design is same as the 5S
  • Expensive price tag in India
  • Below average Front facing camera
  • Limited to 16/64GB storage
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Notebookcheck
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Smartphone Review

Apple still loves building compact smartphones, even though the last generations grew considerably. ... Power dwarf. The less expensive versions of the iPhone have not been a real success so far. This could change with the iPhone SE, because it is very fast, enduring and fills a niche with its 4-inch screen.
Pros:
  • sophisticated chassis
  • compact and light
  • very high performance
  • bright display with accurate colors
  • responsive and smooth handling
  • many accessories available
  • great signal quality
  • accurate GPS
  • good speaker
  • decent cameras
  • great runtimes in practice
Cons:
  • high black value
  • NFC only for Apple Pay
  • microphone sounds dull
  • no IP certification
  • glass surfaces can easily break
  • storage not expandable
  • integrated battery
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Reviewed
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 64GB Black MX9R2X/A review

This 4-inch smartphone may be smaller than most, but don't underestimate it....
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Brighthand
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Review: An Old But New Smartphone

The iPhone SE might be small and looks like an old iPhone but it brings some impressive updates to the table. This phone probably belongs on the shortlist for your[...]
Pros:
  • Great performance
  • Excellent battery life
  • Lowest price per GB for a new iPhone
Cons:
  • Unimpressive display
  • Looks identical to the iPhone 5S
  • Voice call quality spotty at best
  • No 32GB option: Starts at 16GB and jumps to 64GB
Read more on Brighthand
91mobiles.com
9 years ago

Worst sellerBad Big Billion Day

As part of big billion day, Purchased Apple iphone SE Mobile. Because of 5S design with 6s hardware it might not get outdated for 2 years.nnBut my eagerness varnish with a 8 hours. nnWifi was not working Properly it is not detect signal for modem.
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Macworld UK
9 years ago

iPhone SE vs iPhone 6s comparison review

Why is the iPhone SE cheaper than the iPhone 6s?
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Gear Patrol
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 64GB Black MX9R2X/A review

Apple's newest iPhone, the iPhone SE, isn't the new hotness and it's not meant to be.
Read more on Gear Patrol
New Atlas
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 64GB Black MX9R2X/A review

The iPhone SE is back, though it's still just called the iPhone SE – there's no model number or "2.0" suffix here. Four years after the first "Special Edition" made its debut, Apple has once again shaken up the market with a cut-price iPhone, and we've been testing it out to see exactly where it…
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Ars Technica
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 64GB Black MX9R2X/A review

When I reviewed the iPhone 8 , I questioned the value that phone offered, given that it was not that far off in price from Apple's new flagship at the time, the iPhone X . But the iPhone SE is a superior handset to the iPhone 8, and it costs half as much as the 8 did when I reviewed it in 2017.
Pros:
  • This is a highly competitive price for an iPhone
  • The fastest performance available in a smartphone today at less than half the cost of top-of-the-line iOS and Android flagships
  • iOS is an effective
  • secure
  • and robust mobile operating system that is a great choice for most users
  • The inclusion of...
Cons:
  • The iPhone SE trails behind other iPhones in terms of battery life
  • The design is looking a bit dated
  • There's no headphone adapter included in the box
  • Mediocre low-light camera performance
  • Folks expecting the return of the hyper-compact
  • 4-inch iPhone SE will be disappointed
Read more on Ars Technica
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