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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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PC Authority
10 years ago

Review: Apple iPhone SE

If you've been doggedly clinging to a battered iPhone 5 or iPhone 5s, then the iPhone SE is your dream made real: a 4in phone with all the power of Apple's latest handsets. If, on the other hand, you've become used to a larger-screened phone then the iPhone SE looks and feels disconcertingly tiny.
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bit.com.au
10 years ago

The iPhone SE is as small as the iPhone 5 but as powerful as the iPhone 6s – and it has the same great rear camera – all for $679 (or $749 for 64GB of storage).
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mobilephones.com
10 years ago

Display - Small but highly detailed The iPhone SE really is a handset that has been designed for the small phone lover with its 4" Retina display. This sizing makes it an ideal replacement for Apple fans still using an iPhone 4s or iPhone 5s.
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The Verge
10 years ago

iPhone SE review: today's tech, yesterday's design

Earlier this week at Apple's campus in Cupertino, the company announced a brand-new iPhone. The heavens didn't part, pop bands didn't play, and people aren't camping out at Apple Stores to buy the thing.
Pros:
  • Fast
  • Long battery life
  • Great rear camera
  • Relatively inexpensive
Cons:
  • Starts with only 16GB of storage
  • Lacks a few iPhones 6S features
  • Design not updated from iPhone 5s
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Engadget
10 years ago

Just because the iPhone SE looks like an old device doesn't mean it acts like one. Apple squeezed flagship-level performance and the best battery life we've seen from an iPhone in years into a familiar (and relatively inexpensive) frame.
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Rue-Montgallet
5 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 64GB (PRODUCT)RED MX9U2X/A review

L’Apple iPhone SE est un Smartphone avantageux non seulement pour son prix, mais aussi pour ses spécifications. En effet, il est livré avec Touch ID ainsi que des composants puissants qui le rendent réactif. Il embarque un appareil photo décent et peut parfaitement s’utiliser avec une seule main.
Pros:
  • Cadre léger
  • Prix abordable
Cons:
  • Durée de vie de la batterie décevante
  • Pas de prise casque
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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
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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
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
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Pocket Lint
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE review: Great things can come in small packages

There are two ways of looking at the iPhone SE, the "special edition" smaller-scale 4-inch iPhone. One is that it's Apple simply churning out a 2-year-old design with a spec update; the other is that it delivers what many people actually want: a small but powerful phone for those who believe the...
Pros:
  • Small size will suit a certain audience
  • majority 6S feature set means plenty of power
  • accessible price point
Cons:
  • Not a new design
  • small size won't be for all - can feel crammed on screen
  • no 3D Touch
  • 1.2MP front camera
  • no MIMO Wi-Fi
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