Overview of the Apple iPhone SE (2020) smartphone with key features

The new iPhone has been waiting for a long time, and it just appeared on the company's website on a weekday during a "quiet presentation". Whether he will become a favorite of the public or go unnoticed, time will tell. But he has a chance to become both.

The previous model iPhone SE, released in 2016, became popular. The advanced, at that time, 6S ​​was packaged in the 5S case and presented as the iPhone SE. Many fans, judging by the reviews, were upset when this line was discontinued in 2018. There was a lot of talk about these mobile phones and the next generation SE was expected already in 2019. But he, quietly and imperceptibly, appeared only in 2020.

The company announced the phone on April 15th. The start of pre-orders took place on April 23. It will be possible to pick up a smartphone in May. Therefore, the answer to the question of where it is profitable to buy SE is unequivocal. It is still possible to buy a smartphone only on the Internet, and not on all sites.

About price

Don't expect the new iPhone to be budget. The most inexpensive model already costs from 40,000 rubles. On the site you can choose the presented modifications with different amounts of memory at a suitable price:

• for 64 GB - $ 399;
• for 128 GB - $ 449;
• for 256 GB - $ 549.

Answering the question of which model is better to buy, 64 or 256 GB, is quite simple. But it is already more difficult to determine the reliability and performance of new items. A detailed review will give full information about all important selection criteria and you will decide whether this device will suit your needs.

iPhone SE case (2020)

The second-generation SE received the design from the iPhone 8. The dimensions match up to tenths of a millimeter and are 138.4 * 67.3 * 7.3, as well as the weight of 148 g. We can say that the presented phone is light, thin and compact.

Apple introduced silicone and leather cases for this model (2939/3956 rubles, respectively), but due to the complete coincidence of design and dimensions, iPhone 8 accessories are compatible with the new smartphone.

Front and back Corning Gorilla Glass is scratch resistant and can withstand repeated drops. Thanks to a special oleophobic coating, fingerprints do not remain on the glass, it always looks neat.

The case with excellent moisture resistance and dust resistance rating IP67, encircled by a thin frame made of aluminum material. Protection withstands immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes without damage to the phone.

The Touch ID sensor for unlocking the screen, which existed in the iPhone X series and was liked by many users, has been returned to its place. Designed in the form of a classic "Home" button, covered with a sapphire protective glass.The steel frame of the sensor quickly and reliably recognizes the fingerprint.

The smartphone is available in three colors - white, black and red. In this case, the front panel remains always black. The logo on the back wall is located right in the center, unlike earlier models.

Screen

The classic small touch screen has a diagonal of 4.7 inches with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The 2017 Retina HD sample matrix supports a wide color range and accurate color reproduction, has a resolution of IPS 750 * 1334 pixels, a density of 326 ppi for games, photos and for watching videos. The screen contrast is 1400:1, the maximum brightness is 625 nits, the color range is P3.

The display has support for True Tone, adjusting the white balance, Dolby Vision technology and the ability to display video in HDR10 format. Haptic Touch firmware plays Live Photos animations, organizes app icons, and lets you instantly view incoming messages on a convenient screen.

Filling SE

Processor and Memory

The SE 2nd Gen SE boasts the powerful A13 Bionic processor that has proven itself in the iPhone 11 lineup. The fresh Hexa-core hexa-core chip with 4-core GPU will provide benchmark performance for years to come, just like the updated iOS 13.

The high-performance chip transmits actions smoothly, which is suitable for photography, active games and augmented reality, while processing information at a tremendous speed. The processor is capable of performing a trillion operations per second, thanks to which the iPhone SE will eventually fall into the ranking of high-quality and powerful smartphones.

Apple never discloses the amount of RAM, presumably it is 4 GB. Permanent memory is presented to choose from - 64, 128, 256 GB, respectively.As in all other models, there is no separate slot for a memory card.

Communications and sound

Wi-Fi 6 support provides better network connectivity and Wi-Fi speeds, while Gigabit LTE provides fast LTE download speeds. There are Bluetooth 5.0 standards, a GPS system with A-GPS and GLONASS, an NFC chip for working with Apple Pay.

The smartphone supports 2 SIM cards - regular nano-SIM and eSIM, which is convenient for traveling abroad and business communication. Apple models traditionally do not have an FM radio and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Sound files are played by the installed audio player through the speaker, headphones and portable speakers. AAC, MIDI, MP3, WMA, WAV formats are supported, and it is also possible to listen to streaming audio via ISP networks.

The model is equipped with full stereo sound. Two speakers are mounted near the microphones, they reproduce the sound in stereo mode. The recorder distinguishes human speech well and allows you to make high quality audio recordings. Special firmware for small voice memos will detect each word and convert the voice memo into text.

Camera and photography features

Many of the portrait shooting options were previously only available on the expensive iPhone XR, XS, and Pro models. The SE has a single 12-megapixel camera with one of the largest f/1.8 apertures for sharpness. It supports portrait mode, which separates the person and blurs the background, and also provides high-quality pictures in the sun.

The Apple site provides examples of portrait photography and options for how the camera takes pictures at night or on the move. OIS kinematic stabilization eliminates camera shake and improves the image in the pictures.The rear camera has the following features:

• digital zoom 5x;
• six-element lens;
• next generation high dynamic range Smart HDR;
• focusing with PDAF technology allows you to quickly autofocus on the subject;
• True None - Dual color LED flash, with Slow Sync;
• portrait mode with depth control and bokeh effect;
• portrait lighting is supported with 6 effects - natural, studio, stage,
• contour light, black and white stage light and black and white light tone;
• advanced red-eye correction system;
• panorama up to 63 MP;
• burst mode;
• geotagging - linking a photo to a location;
• creating images in PNG, JPEG, GIF, BMP format.

The selfie module has a 7-megapixel front camera with f / 2.2 aperture with the following declared characteristics:

• portrait mode with bokeh effect and "Depth";
• portrait lighting in 6 modes (similar to the main camera);
• Retina Flash;
• Quick Take - quick transition from photo to video;
• extended range of colors for photos and Live Photos;
• optical stabilization;
• the possibility of continuous shooting.

Video shooting features

The installed video player allows you to view streaming video in real time. MP4, AVI, 3GPP, WMV formats are supported. The user can leave geolocation tags for the captured videos. The main and selfie cameras have the following features:

• high quality video recording in 4K format with a frame rate of 24/30/60;
• HD video (1080p) at 30/60 fps;
• HD video (720p) at 30 fps;
• 120/240 fps slow motion Slo-Mo feature;
• "Timelapse" with video stabilization;
• frame-by-frame video stabilization;
• OIS - kinematic stabilization in motion;
• digital zoom 3x;
• True None - LED flash;
• Quick Take - instant transition from photo to video and vice versa;
• continuous autofocus;
• simultaneous shooting of 8 MP photos and 4K video recording;
• stereo sound;
• video playback zoom.

In iOS 13, the redesigned Camera and Photos apps, with an intuitive interface, process images with the Neural Engine co-processor, which gives you the ability to edit not only photos, but also video recording. Sorting files in "Photo" occurs using machine learning.

Battery and autonomy

The second-generation SE battery came from the popular G8 model, so the performance will be similar. The non-removable 1821mAh Li-Ion battery can be charged up to 50% with 18W fast charging in just 30 minutes. It is possible to use Qi wireless charging, but the charger itself is not included.

An energy-efficient processor and a relatively small IPS screen reduce battery drain. The manufacturer claims that video viewing is possible for 13 hours, in streaming mode - up to 8. Battery autonomy is enough for 40 hours of audio playback.

Sensors

SE doesn't have Face ID. Biometric security is equipped with a fingerprint identification sensor (Touch ID). But the old development should not be considered a disadvantage. The tried and tested technology is popular among Apple fans, cheaper, and in some cases more reliable.

The intelligent Secure Enclave protects individual fingerprint information and helps prevent advertisers from tracking activity on websites.iPhone SE has a GLONASS / GPS module, a three-axis gyroscope, a digital compass, a barometer, an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor.

Additional equipment

The kit includes a charging adapter (5 watts), a USB / Lighting cable, wired EarPods. Wireless charging will have to be purchased separately.

Summary table of technical parameters

Advantages and disadvantages

• Water resistant;
• Ergonomic dimensions and light weight;
• A wide range of modifications, depending on the amount of memory;
• Powerful and energy efficient processor;
• Has a fast charging function.

• No Face ID;
• Modest camera settings.

iPhone SE will be an excellent choice for those who prefer light and compact models.At the same time, the performance based on the powerful functionality of the A13 Bionic increases many times and ensures the speed of the premium Apple models.

The SE user gets access to a variety of products, services and accessories of the company. Improved camera performance, next generation connectivity, automatic updates will allow you to use the phone for many years.