iPhone SE (2020) – The cheapest iPhone – Is it worth the upgrade?

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After four years, Apple released a new iPhone SE model. iPhone SE (second generation), we do not know if it will have the success of the first SE from the spring of 2016, but it is certainly an interesting device.
Many would say that the first minus of it iPhone SE it's the screen. This is not on the entire front surface, as we are used to from the iPhone X until now, but it is a reissue of the iPhone 8. That is, a display 4.7-inch HD retina cu true Tone. The difference is that Apple quit Touch 3D from iPhone 8 in favor Haptic Touch. In the lower part, under display we find the button Touch ID.

The dimensions and weight are the same as those of the iPhone 8. That is, o height of 138.4 mm, width 67.3 mm, thickness 7.3 mm and weighing 148 grams.

Chip and Camera

With all these similarities, iPhone 8 and iPhone SE (2nd generation) cannot be compared. The new model comes with some features and technologies taken from the iPhone Pro 11, and these really make the difference. At least in the long term.
Although it is considered a low-cost model (it starts at $399 without taxes), the iPhone SE comes with an identical face to the one on the iPhone 11 Pro.
Thanks to this chip A13 Bionic third generation Neural Engine, the iPhone SE is capable of portrait mode photos with Depth Control si Portrait Lighting with six effects: Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High ‑ Key Mono. In addition, pictures captured with camera wide at 12MP benefits from the latest generation of Smart HDR.
In terms of video capture, the specifications are almost identical to the iPhone 8. The only difference is that the iPhone SE is capable of stereo sound recording during video capture.

iPhone SE connectivity

And in this chapter the iPhone excels. It comes with the latest standard for Wi-Fi connection. 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2 × 2 MIMO and supports connection Gigabit-class LTE. These specifications translate to a higher internet speed on both Wi-Fi and LTE / 4G.

The question that is on the lips of many is whether or not this device is worth the money. Certainly, yes!
If we are to make a comparison with other iPhone models currently on the market, it is certainly worth it. Ofpinhowever, from which model do you want to upgrade. iPhone 8 owners would currently have no reason to switch to the iPhone SE. This is one aspect. Another element to consider is the price difference between iPhone 8 and iPhone SE. At this point, Apple no longer sells the iPhone 8, but the model can be found on the market in many stores. With the release of the iPhone SE, there are two variants for the iPhone 8. Either it disappears from the market altogether, or it will have a reduced price below $400. Otherwise it wouldn't be able to compete with the iPhone SE. At the moment, stores are selling the iPhone 8 at the price at which the iPhone SE will be launched.

In terms of sales, the success of the iPhone SE could also be guaranteed by a possible global financial crisis. It is a very powerful smartphone and much more affordable than the top models from Apple or from other manufacturers, such as Samsung, Huawei and others.

iPhone SE will be available in stores starting April 24, 2020.

 

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