Apple's iPhone SE (2020) is finally here and it's only $399.
Apple's iPhone SE (2020) is finally here and it's only $399
Apple isn't letting the coronavirus pandemic stop it from launching a new smartphone. On Wednesday, the company officially unveiled the 2020 iPhone SE.
Just like the original, which launched four years ago, the 2020 model costs $399.
In terms of design, the iPhone SE looks similar to the iPhone 8 with a 4.7-inch LCD display. It comes in white, black, or red. It's also IP67 rated for water and dust resistance.
There's a physical home button as well, complete with Touch ID — which you can use for features like Apple Pay, Express Transit, and scanning NFC tags.
For those of you wondering if there's a headphone jack, I'm sorry to disappoint you. Apple left it out of its second-generation iPhone SE.
The front-facing camera comes in at 7-megapixels (with Retina flash). On the back is a 12-megapixel wide camera. Both cameras have the ability to shoot in Portrait mode, with a full catalogue of Apple's lighting effects.
You can also use the rear camera to shoot 4K video (up to 60fps), along with slow-motion and time-lapse footage. Apple also included its QuickTake video feature, which allows you to start recording video by just holding the shutter button.
Under the hood the phone packs an A13 Bionic chip—the same processor found in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro.
It's over two times as fast as the A9 chip found on the first-generation iPhone SE and 40 percent faster than the A11 chip on the iPhone 8. So, while the new device is tiny, you can expect it to be powerful.
In terms of battery life, there's a 1,821mAh battery, which is the same size as the iPhone 8. It also supports wireless charging and fast charge using an adapter up to 18W or higher.
There are three storage configurations: 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB. While the 64GB model is $399, the 128GB will cost you $449 and the 256GB is priced at $549.
It's refreshing to see a phone with a starting price of $399, especially as people try to save money during the pandemic. I'm also weirdly excited to hold a tiny phone again.
Of course, if you're looking for something with more features, you can wait for Apple's new iPhone 12 lineup, which should launch in the fall.
As for the iPhone SE, the phone will be available for pre-order starting Friday and will be available for purchase on April 24. Apple is also throwing in a free year of Apple TV+ with every purchase.
#iPhone11 was incredibly creative with its face recognition feature, until the #covid19 came and we all had to entered our 4 digits code to unblock our phones 😷
ReplyDeleteA13 chip is the reason for SE with high price $399 .. hell of stupidity by apple
ReplyDeleteI was hoping the SE would be out with the iPhone X came out so we can call it the #iPhoneSEX
ReplyDeleteNo way 😍
ReplyDeleteThat’s my favorite iPhone of all time
It has the new covid19 tracking feature. Don't buy it
ReplyDeleteWow finally! Soooo 2011 🤭😂 🤣
ReplyDeletenot really, it has the same chip as the new 11’s and the camera is up there with the XR
DeleteWhich iphone is the best?
ReplyDeletesome with android ;)
Deletelike? Kindly mention them
DeleteYay :D
ReplyDeleteYour iPhone is finally here Hernan
ReplyDeletewhat the hell am i going to do with a super tiny 4.7" screen.
ReplyDeletecarry a magnifying glass around to see it.
better be a 6" option coming
chill... get the iPhone 11 then! this is for people that want a simple and basic iPhone
DeleteGhc 2326 ... cheap pa pa paaa ...
ReplyDeleteOh baby
ReplyDeleteHuman ingenuity knows no bounds, it's a shame that greed rules this planet.
ReplyDeletehttp://sunnynews.pk/2020/04/15/apple-announces-new-iphone-se-to-target-mid-range-market/
ReplyDeleteSo is the camera module itself updated, or is it just the ISP from the new chips that’s upgraded? If it has the newer camera hardware, that would make this an even better deal
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like they just played around with the processing, but it’s not clear.
DeletePretty sure it won’t.
ReplyDeleteThis doesn’t have deep fusion or night mode from the looks of it.
I’m betting that it’s either the iPhone Xr/Xs’ main sensor, or if they’re really cheap, the same sensor from the 8/X, but with better exposure merging.
I say this as someone with a lot of Apple products, only Apple could sell a phone that looks like it’s directly out of 2014 and not only get away with it but be praised for it.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the Android phones in this price range it’s clear the design expectations are much higher on that side of the fence for mid tier phones.
It’s interesting how the priorities seemed to be flipped.
DeleteCheaper iPhone: old design, top tier internals and capability
Cheaper Android: "better" design, mid-tier everything (internals, capability, experience)
Feels like one is more superficial than the other
This looks like an incredible device for that price. I mean, the Pixel 3a last year got praised for having a top-of-the-line camera on a $399 device – and the iPhoneSE has what will be an awesome camera AND QI charging AND a top-of-the-line processor. I’ve been a Pixel user since the OG, but there’s no chance of Google beating this package this year.
ReplyDeleteWhen has Google ever beaten Apple? For people like me, though, it doesn’t matter. I still prefer Android.
DeleteYou are looking for nuance where there is none, lol.
DeleteJern did it again!
ReplyDeleteIf the battery is good, this could be an awesome phone. The jury is out on the camera. I think giving it Portrait mode is a great decision and will help it sell.
ReplyDeleteIt appears the battery life should be the same as it is on the 8. Bar the camera being awesome, this means that it will probably be a good phone for a good price that will be dependable and get updates for years to come.
DeleteAs good as the new SE is and how much value you get for your money, I (and I bet many others too) am waiting for the rumoured 5.4" iPhone that Apple has in the works.
DeleteThe true successor to the original SE.