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.
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
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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This isn't a crown jewel phone. The iPhone 7 is months away for that distinction. The SE isn't really built to blaze new territory, as much as it is designed to service a market which the 5S could no longer fulfill. Viewed by that criteria, this phone is a smashing success.
This is a fantastic upgrade for those with an iPhone 8 or older, and you will notice big changes, and a lot of familiarities, in the switch. It’s also just a downright excellent buy if you want a phone that’ll perform fast and take excellent pictures for years to come.
At $399/£419 this is an excellent buy; Flagship performance should keep this speedy for years; Great photos in daylight situations; Impressive video capabilities; Offers a strong proposition for those who don’t want big phones
Battery life is far from excellent; A new design would’ve been welcome
The iPhone SE 2020 is the best cheap smartphone for most people – its camera, build quality and speed all match more expensive phones. Its smaller screen will also please those who feel left behind by ever-larger devices.
Premium build; Excellent processor; Very impressive camera; Great value; Waterproof
Average battery life; No haptic touch on lock screen; No Night Mode in camera
Value may be subjective, but it’s hard to argue that the new iPhone SE doesn’t shake up what’s reasonable to expect from a smartphone in 2020. Apple’s most affordable phone is recycling refined to art, a blend of old and new with a barely-believable $400 price tag.
Aggressive pricing; Latest processor and Apple's track-record of updating iOS; Premium metal & glass construction
Single camera is solid but lacks features like Night Mode; Display is small compared to other phones; Budget for a better charger
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.
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...
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
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Powerful processor; Home Button; Bokeh effects for both cameras; Low price
Aged LCD display; Average Portrait Mode; Poor audio; No expandable storage
We're the Android Police, and Google's mobile operating system is our raison d'être, our bread and butter, the most essential and integral part of our site's very existence. Still, it doesn't exist in isolation.
Price $400 for these specs is pretty great; Camera Good (but not great), especially given the price; Performance Very, very quick — flagship fast; Build quality This doesn't feel like a $400 phone; IP rating Not a common feature in mid-range devices (though it should be).
Software We're an Android site, what did you expect? More objectively speaking, long-time Android users won't feel at home, notifications are a bad time, and iOS is still very restrictive; Battery life Varies substantially depending on use, but it can be pretty bad if you're hard on the phone.
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