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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
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
hardwarezone.com.my
10 years ago

The iPhone SE is armed with the same A9 processor and 2GB RAM found inside the iPhone 6s. It also has the same integrated M9 motion co-processor, which means you can use the "Hey Siri" voice prompt to activate Siri whenever you want.
Pros:
  • Great benchmark performance
  • Long battery life
  • Relatively affordable for an iPhone
  • Great rear camera
Cons:
  • Looks exactly the same as the iPhone 5s
  • Front camera not upgraded
  • The iPhone SE should have been launched a year earlier
Read more on hardwarezone.com.my
Canadian Reviewer
9 years ago

Apple iPhone?SE

Fans of smaller smartphones and refugees from the iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and 5S models who could never consider a larger phone, now have somewhere to land with the iPhone SE. This smaller iPhone has the same power, performance and camera capabilities as the larger iPhone 6 based devices that have ruled the...
Read more on Canadian Reviewer
PC Advisor
9 years ago

Apple iPhone SE review

With the same design and 4in screen, the iPhone SE brings the iPhone 5S bang up to date, and at a price that's a lot more affordable than an iPhone 6S. Here's our iPhone SE review.
Read more on PC Advisor
Tom's Guide
9 years ago

iPhone SE Review: Big on Value

Assuming you want a smaller screen, the iPhone SE is ounce-for-ounce one of the best bargains in tech. At $399, this is the most affordable iPhone ever, and yet it doesn't look, feel or perform like a cheap phone.
Pros:
  • Powerful A9 processor
  • Compact design
  • Excellent back camera with Live Photo support
  • Strong battery life
Cons:
  • Front camera not that sharp
  • Low-res display
  • Lacks 3D Touch
Read more on Tom's Guide
PC Magazine
9 years ago

Apple iPhone SE

If you want a powerful small smartphone, the iPhone SE is by far your best choice. It is both smaller and faster than its viable Android competitors, the 4.7-inch Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 4.7 and the 5-inch HTC One A9 .
Pros:
  • Fast
  • Very good battery life
  • Easy to use with a single hand
Cons:
  • Low-res front-facing camera
  • Lacks the latest Wi-Fi capabilities
Read more on PC Magazine
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