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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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wired.co.uk
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE review: small but powerful

WIRED's verdict on the small but beautiful Apple iPhone SE.
Pros:
  • Small but powerful
  • great battery life
  • good camera
Cons:
  • Not for movie watchers
  • lack of 3D Touch
  • no upgrade for selfie camera
Read more on wired.co.uk
Actualidad Gadget
10 years ago

Review del iPhone SE, las cuatro pulgadas más potentes de Apple

Las cuatro pulgadas parecen no querer pasar de moda, al menos mientras Apple así lo haya decidido. Y es que el pasado 21 de marzo se hizo la presentación oficial del iPhone SE , un dispositivo comedido, de lo que hoy día se considera "pequeño", con el diseño archiconocido del iPhone 5s pero...
Pros:
  • Rendimiento
  • Potencia
  • Precio
Cons:
  • Cámara delantera
  • Parte de 16 GB
Read more on Actualidad Gadget
Guardian
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE review – too small for most people

The iPhone SE is one of the best of the very few small phones still available. It would be a significant downgrade from an iPhone 6, isn't a quantum leap over the iPhone 5S and should only really be considered if size is the overriding factor.
Pros:
  • one-day battery
  • good rear camera
  • decent screen
  • easy to hold
  • easy to fit in a pocket
  • fits in existing iPhone 5 accessories
Cons:
  • very small screen
  • edges are hard on hands
  • looks like an iPhone 5 or 5S
  • selfie camera isn't great
  • no expandable storage or removable battery
Read more on Guardian
Mobile Choice UK
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE in-depth review - Small & mighty

It totally is. If you have a iPhone 5 lying around, check to see the dimensions- Apple have whipped out the shell of their older flagship, made the tiniest of tweaks and presented beefed up specs in the retro-themed body.
Pros:
  • Perfect for using one-handed
  • Incredible performance
  • Great camera
  • Price
  • good battery life
Cons:
  • Might be too small
  • no 3D touch
Read more on Mobile Choice UK
Recombu
10 years ago

Sure, the Apple iPhone SE looks out of place, but that's more indicative of how comfortable we've grown to bigger handsets, even if their size has impacted on ease of use for many users.
Pros:
  • Powerful and compact
  • Excellent main camera
  • Premium design
  • Affordable
Read more on Recombu
Digit
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE

The iPhone SE is a flagship in every right, but a screen size of four inches is too hindering today. Like all iPhone, the Rs. 39,000 price tag can seem overpriced, and is a big reason why the phone is tough to recommend today.
Pros:
  • Excellent performance
  • Best-in-class ergonomics
  • Crisp
  • sharp display
Cons:
  • 4-inch display is too restricted
  • Battery life is still rather low
  • Lags behind in low light photography
Read more on Digit
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
Read more on fonearena.com
ibtimes.co.uk
10 years ago

I really wanted to love the iPhone SE. From the moment it was announced I just knew it made sense. A compact iPhone with the best design the range has ever had, plus the very best performance and camera, should have made one hell of a handset.
Pros:
  • Great design
  • Well priced
  • Excellent camera
Cons:
  • Screen feels old
  • Slightly too small
  • 16GB minimum storage is disappointing
Read more on ibtimes.co.uk
International Business Times
10 years ago

Used as Demo Apple iPhone SE 1st Gen 64GB Rose Gold (6 MONTHS WARRANTY + 100% GENUINE) review

I really wanted to love the iPhone SE. From the moment it was announced I just knew it made sense. A compact iPhone with the best design the range has ever had, plus the very best performance and camera, should have made one hell of a handset.
Pros:
  • Great design
  • Well priced
  • Excellent camera
Cons:
  • Screen feels old
  • Slightly too small
  • 16GB minimum storage is disappointing
Read more on International Business Times
Notebookcheck
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Smartphone Review

Apple still loves building compact smartphones, even though the last generations grew considerably. The iPhone SE (which is short for Special Edition) goes back to the roots and revives the hardly used 4-inch form factor.
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
Read more on Notebookcheck
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