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We present to your attention a detailed review of the iPhone SE (Special Edition) - the first smartphone from Apple, which belongs to the line of budget devices.

The model was first presented to the public in March 2016.

Apple developers decided not to follow the generally accepted trend of constantly increasing the screen or improving characteristics, which is why the iPhone SE is also called a mixture of and.

This model is created for those who prefer to use a compact smartphone and do not see the point of spending a lot of money on purchasing a device. At the same time, the SE model has good functionality, and its design repeats the iconic look of the iPhone 5s, which has become the most successful among all Apple phone models.

The table shows the main technical characteristics of the iPhone SE and a comparison of the gadget with the parameters of the iPhone 6s, 7s, 8s.

As you can see, the gadget is really a kind of combination of several versions of iPhones.

The smartphone has a powerful processor, a good battery, and a 12 MP main camera. The front camera is inferior in quality to newer iPhone models, since 1.2 MP is a quality taken from the 5th generation iPhones.

Unpacking and packaging

Despite the fact that the iPhone SE is very similar to the 5th generation iPhone, the packaging and equipment is still close to the 6s.

The smartphone box is decorated in soft colors. At the top there is an image of the phone, and on the side faces the company logo and device model are indicated.

• Lightning cord;
• Charging plug;
• Branded headset EarPods;
• SIM card clip;
• Inserts with a detailed description of the functionality and instructions for setting up the phone for the first time.

Overall, everything looks very neat and high quality, which matches the Apple style.

Assembly and design

The appearance of the iPhone SE corresponds to the concept of a classic iPhone - a 4-inch display and a fairly massive body.

This is the kind of smartphone, according to Steve Jobs, that is the ideal mobile device.

Also, the appearance, build quality and all the smallest details of the case are fully consistent with the iPhone 5S.

Today everyone is accustomed to the thinnest smartphones with large screens. Apple also prefers to adhere to the general trend in the development of mobile devices, so all new generations have standard models with a large screen.

The decision to release the iPhone SE is explained by the fact that Apple took into account the wishes of users who prefer to work with standard smartphones with good hardware and low cost.

Of course, for those who are used to using thin smartphones, the iPhone SE may seem too rugged at first.

But after a while you can quickly get used to this shape, and you will realize that the phone fits very comfortably in your hand, and the display size is sufficient for everyday use.

IPhone SE is one of the most popular device models from Apple in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

This suggests that users still prefer compactness and classics.

Also, the iPhone SE has Several design differences from the classic iPhone 5S:

• More flowers. Now the smartphone is available not only in grey, gold and silver, but also in Rose Gold;
• Company logo. The now famous apple is made of glossy metal. The logo is inserted into the body as a completely independent component, so it gives the impression of a more accurate application. Let us remember that in previous generations of iPhones the apple was pressed into the material of the back cover;
• In addition to the standard inscription, the SE model identifier is also engraved on the device’s body, which makes it possible not to confuse the gadget with the 5S.

The front part of the smartphone is also made in the best Apple traditions.

The scanner is located in the lower area.

Note that the fifth version of the smartphone uses an older version of the scanner.

For unknown reasons, Apple developers have not reported which version of Touch ID is installed in the iPhone SE.

By simply testing both the 6 Plus (they use new versions of the scanner) and the iPhone SE, you can determine the quality of the function.

If you take all three smartphones and press the Touch ID key at the same time, the result will be controversial. It's immediately clear that the scanner is a little slower on the iPhone SE. It is highly likely that the SE has the same fingerprint scanner as the fifth generation device.

Overall, the appearance of the iPhone SE is a good example of a classic smartphone.

The quality of all parts is at the highest level. Although Apple managed to use not the latest hardware components, they work well and do not raise doubts among the user.

The presence of new body colors attracts attention to the device.

Screen

The screen of the iPhone SE is quite standard for an Apple smartphone:

• Diagonal – 4 inches;
• Resolution 1136x640 (IPS matrix);
• No 3D Touch support.

As you can see, the characteristics are quite modest.

Today, even most budget smartphones have a larger display diagonal and a resolution of at least 720p.

As for the screen material, it consists of a solid glass plate, which is firmly connected to the body.

The build quality is excellent - there are no creaks or crackles of the gadget at the junction of the display module and the back cover.

Also, the screen supports technology, so the number of scratches will be minimal.

In backlit mode, the smartphone has good viewing angles, and the display itself does not glare in the sun.

Performance

By tradition, we will test the performance of the smartphone using the well-known utility.

It shows the real operating parameters of the device and its performance in various modes.

The test result was pleasantly surprising. It turns out that the iPhone SE performs better than the 6s model.

Most likely, this figure was achieved thanks to a simpler OS and a powerful A9 processor.

The AnTu Tu Benchmark program itself identifies the phone in the model database as iPhone 5SE, codenamed iPhone 8.4

Memory

Immediately after the start of sales, the iPhone SE could be purchased in one of two configurations: for 16 GB or 64 GB.

Today Apple has revised its policy for working with built-in memory on all gadgets. The solution was to increase the existing storage capacities, so now new copies of the iPhone SE can only be bought in 32 GB and 128 GB.

Average cost of iPhone SE in Russia (as of 2018):

• iPhone SE 128 GB – 26 thousand rubles;
• iPhone SE 64 GB – 24 thousand rubles.

Also, in the Russian Federation you can still purchase 16 GB and 32 GB models. Their price is 19,000 and 23,000 rubles, respectively.

Battery

iPhone SE works with a battery with a capacity of 1624 mAh.

Quite a small figure when compared with modern smartphones with 4000 mAh or more.

Apple, as always, managed to make a device with a modest battery that holds a charge for quite a long time.

This is achieved through perfect compatibility of hardware components and functionality of the native operating system.

According to the manufacturer, the battery allows the smartphone to:

Please note that the above parameters do not mean that you will be able to use your gadget for that long. We regularly use our phone for more than just making calls or keeping it locked, so battery life depends on what you do on your iPhone SE.

Below is a short table that will help you understand how long the phone will last for you personally.

Select the activities you do most often and find out your average battery life:

The information indicated in the table is taken from the materials of the official presentation of the smartphone at the Apple conference. The actual parameters correspond to those declared by Apple.

By comparison, the iPhone 5s has a 1,560 mAh battery, so a Special Edition phone will definitely outlast its predecessor. In standard operating mode (listening to music, using the Internet, making several calls a day), the gadget will easily work all day without the need for recharging. Small size allows you to consume fewer resources.

Camera

The iPhone SE has a good camera. The declared 12 MP is quite enough for shooting high-quality videos in Full HD.

Also, you will be provided with excellent pictures, regardless of the lighting and weather outside.

For Apple, 12 MP is an excellent indicator.

If other phones with the same main camera performance cannot always produce high-quality images, this is not a problem.

The company's engineers are excellent at combining hardware and software components, so the camera in the iPhone SE largely depends on the iOS firmware.

The standard camera program supports all the necessary functions– flash control, adjusting sharpness, color range, coldness or warmth of shades.

Examples of photos from the iPhone SE camera:

The smartphone comes pre-installed with iOS 9.3. Today, this version of the mobile OS is considered outdated.

The reason why the developers decided to install it as native firmware is that newer builds cannot fully work on a 4-inch screen.

iOS 9.3 is an ideal OS in terms of performance and compatibility with hardware components. Of course, if you wish, you can always update over the air or using the desktop.

When it comes to installing programs, there are no restrictions for iOS 9.3.

There are tens of thousands of games and applications that you can install on your iPhone SE.

The only thing is that all UI functions do not work on a 4-inch display. For example, there is no 3D Touch technology, three-finger control at once (required for some games), and rather limited space on the desktop.

You can only place 4 rows of icons on the home screen. For comparison, Apple's 4.7-inch display already holds 5 rows of icons. It will not always be convenient for a user to organize his desktop in the iPhone SE, unless you create 2-3 home screens and add only the most necessary components to them.

The appearance of iOS 9.3 is practically no different from previous builds.

The only thing is that the programmers have improved the convenient interaction with the desktop.

Now moving between screens has become even smoother and faster when compared to iOS 8.

Also, in 9.3, the Night Shift mode appeared for the first time, with which you can configure a convenient color scheme and mode for using the display in the dark.

The color scheme of the main menu icons has also changed. They became brighter and more saturated. In general, iOS 9, although not comparable to, is quite a good and functional system for working with the budget iPhone SE. Many users prefer to leave their native firmware rather than switch to new Apple developments.

Advantages and disadvantages

To summarize the review, we can highlight the main pros and consiPhone S.E..

• Compact size. While for most modern users this characteristic may be considered a minus, true connoisseurs of classic smartphones will like the small screen diagonal;
• Familiar design. It is the look from the beloved iPhone 5 that is used in the new iPhone SE. The manufacturer made only minor cosmetic changes to the case, which only emphasized the classic look of the smartphone;
• Budget cost. The SE model is the cheapest among all Apple phones. Note that in 2018 it is planned to release another component of the budget iPhone SE 2 line;
• All cases and other accessories from iPhone 5 s also suitable for S.E. ;
• Fast work . The A9 processor allows you to perform any task without slowdowns or freezing of the operating system. Performance problems can only arise if you ;
• The main camera is built into the body . In the SE, the camera does not protrude from the back cover, which allows the lens to be less scratched when it comes into contact with other surfaces;
• The 12 MP camera shoots 4K video quite well, even up to 240 frames per second. . A very good indicator for a budget smartphone.

• Various articles are also inconvenient on a small screen. Also, difficulties may arise in using full versions of sites;
• Small battery capacity. Although it is slightly larger than in the 5s, I would still like a more powerful battery, since the smartphone is the main gadget that users use most often;
• Front-camera. It is impossible to take a normal selfie on it, because 1.2 MP is essentially nothing. This camera is only suitable for FaceTime conversations.

The smartphone turned out to be very successful, “grossing cash” in the mid-price segment, and mercilessly beats competitors in emerging markets.

When to expect iPhone SE 2

At the end of last year, in many countries (including Russia), the best-selling smartphone was Apple. This is a real godsend, especially for countries like India and China. The model looks cheerful even now, but the venerable age of the “esque” does not allow it to be purchased.

After the recent price cut for the iPhone SE, it is turning into an ideal purchase for those who need a compact smartphone, who want to try Apple for the first time, or for those who are looking for a device to act as a second phone.

Now iPhone SE sells from 20 thousand rubles. For this amount we get almost flagship specifications, a good camera, a display that is easy to use with one hand, and a body design that has been proven over the years.

The price reduction is clearly approved by Apple and is aimed at selling off iPhone SEs lying in Russia

Many indicate that the second-generation “budget flagship” will appear next spring. It makes no sense to roll out such devices every year; once every two years is a normal cycle. Among the potential buyers of SE 2 there will be those who, for some reason, will be disappointed in the iPhone presented in the fall.

I wouldn’t specifically wait for the iPhone SE 2, no one will give a 100% guarantee of the device’s appearance, the price tag at the start of sales may be too high, and how long the generosity of domestic resellers with the price of the first SE will last is unknown.

What will the iPhone SE 2 be like?

The smartphone simply needs a new design. The “angular remnant” from 2013 will be a complete failure in 2018. Even last year, before the presentation of the iPhone SE, everyone was waiting for a new design in the “six” style. Cupertino decided to save on development and sell off old components, but this cannot be done a second time.

After the release of SE 2, the first one will become cheaper even more; resellers will offer this model for at least a year for an average of 15-17 thousand. At the same time, only a few will choose a new product for its updated filling. We are definitely looking forward to a new design in the iPhone SE 2.

Another major innovation could be a 4.2-inch display. A slight increase in the screen should not affect the size of the new product. If the dimensions remain the same and the screen is larger, this will be a significant advantage when choosing SE 2.

Changes “under the hood” will be of least interest to potential buyers; this is not a flagship model and measuring scores in synthetic tests will be unnecessary. However, the model may inherit the hardware from the iPhone 7. There will be an improved camera, a second-generation Touch ID, and an A10 Fusion processor.

Storage capacity and price

Many sources confirm that the iPhone SE 2 will be released in two versions: with 32 GB and 128 GB storage. In the US, models will cost $300 And $400 , respectively.

For us this will result in 27-30 And 35-37 thousand rubles at the start of sales. Not that tempting, especially considering the cheaper iPhone 6s and iPhone 7.

Do I need an iPhone SE 2

Definitely! This is not the first time Apple has entered the mid-price segment. The experiment with the plastic iPhone 5c turned out to be controversial, but the second appearance with the SE turned out much better.

It is obvious that the company plans to maintain market share in developing countries and squeeze out Android competitors in other markets.

It’s always cool when you can buy an iPhone for $300-400, when you can choose between a flagship and a simpler model, when you have a big “shovel” and a convenient smartphone.

As 5s practice has shown, such devices can easily withstand a 4-year operating cycle.

A funny video is already circulating on the Internet, in which one comedian gives two iPhone 5S to ordinary people on the streets and says that one of them is the new iPhone SE. They immediately find a bunch of advantages in one of the devices, without even realizing that they are actually the same. After the start of sales of the iPhone SE, the experiment can be repeated, and it is unlikely that anything will change.

And why all? Because Apple simply took the “filling” from the iPhone 6S and packed it into the body of a smartphone from three years ago. Saving is saving, but the move is still not the most beautiful. The new model should still be new in terms of design.

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2. The iPhone SE does not have the coolest technical characteristics

Let's face it: Apple developers do a solid job with system and hardware optimization. But this does not change the fact that 2 GB of memory in a modern smartphone is not nearly as much as we would like.

Well, the memory capacity limited to 16 gigabytes is like voluntary consent to pain and suffering. How many movies, games, music and photos can you save on those 12-13 gigabytes that Apple actually left you? Yes, there is a model with 64 GB of memory, but cunning Americans will ask you to fork out extra for it and pay an extra 10,000 rubles on top.

3. For the same money you can buy a very good Android smartphone

Let us remind you that the Apple iPhone SE in Russia costs 38,000 rubles. That's how much potential buyers will be asked for the younger version with 16 GB of memory, which, as we all know, is impossible to expand.

What else can you buy for this money? Almost any flagship from last year at the official price! For example, Samsung Galaxy S6 for 39,000 rubles, LG G4 for 40,000 rubles, Sony Xperia Z5 Compact for 36,000 rubles, or even the very fresh and very powerful Huawei Mate 8 for 40,000 rubles. These devices can be found even cheaper from gray sellers.

4. A 4-inch screen is very small

Try to find at least one more or less modern Android smartphone with a screen whose diagonal will not exceed 4 inches. They simply don’t exist, because the bulk of the market has long been made up of models with display diagonals from 4.7 to 5.5 inches. Even the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, which everyone considers a very small smartphone, is equipped with a 4.6-inch screen!

Another criticism of Apple for pixels: the iPhone SE screen resolution is 1136x640 pixels and does not even reach regular HD (1280x720 pixels). Well, the current standard for a decent “strong average” on Android today is Full HD (1920x1080 pixels). By the way, it is largely because of the low-resolution screen that iPhones last longer and require less computing resources to perform various tasks.

To put it quite simply, Full HD today is good, it’s just that HD is not enough, but it’s still okay, less than HD (like Apple) - actually a thing of the past.

5. Do you really want a non-top iPhone?

New iPhones are often bought contrary to common sense: simply for the sake of prestige. If we consider the iPhone SE from this point of view, then it is worth seriously thinking about how friends and colleagues will perceive the appearance of the gadget in your hands. Most likely, they will simply assume that you still have an old iPhone 5S. But even if you can convince them, you won’t be able to get +5 to respect and esteem. To do this, you will have to wait until September and take out the iPhone 7 on credit.

By the way, if you suddenly missed the presentation of the iPhone SE, we saved it especially for you. Well, be sure to read about it too - we are still for an objective approach: the new gadget has both disadvantages and advantages.

Despite the huge mountain of leaks related to the iPhone SE (2018), we still don't know what this smartphone will be like. And here either Apple’s merit is in skillfully stopping all the “leaks”, or in the fact that the company itself has not decided what the new SE will be like. The second option is confirmed by new leaks. It would be boring for us to talk about them if not for one “but”.

The Macotakara resource shared new information with us. The authors talked to some participants in the supply chain and found out one important detail: Apple has not yet decided what kind of smartphone it will be.

There are currently two versions of SE (2018). Both have a frameless design with a “unibrow”. The only difference is in the housings: the first is identical to the current SE:

And the second one is slightly larger than the current iPhone X. It is assumed that its display has a diagonal of about 6 inches.

Apple's doubts are understandable: is it worth making the most budget version of the smartphone close to the X model? But in 2018, releasing a smartphone in the small body of the current SE is also somehow uncomme il faut. Thus, the company decided to take time to think.

But with this leak, it seems that Apple has finally made a decision. And not even right now, but a long time ago, back in November 2017. So that you understand what I’m talking about, let’s go back six months:

And this is the picture that emerges: the iPhone SE (2018) did not exist a month ago. This is supported by the fact that Ming-Chi Kuo stubbornly denied the existence of a second version of the smartphone. The smartphone went under the name, say, iPhone X TFT-LCD. He will not have the top-end A12. And not even A11. Apple will use the A10 Fusion.

A metal body instead of glass, no wireless charging, “frameless” design, LCD display, 2016 processor - a very real concept for the iPhone SE (2018). Thus, the company does not need time to figure out how to make the most anticipated iPhone of 2018. The company will simply present it on the same day as the two flagship iPhone X. It seems that there will be no surprise.

The release date of the new version of Apple iPhone SE 2 has been postponed for an indefinite period.

Apple introduced the iPhone SE series to attract buyers from the budget segment. After almost two years of development, we are preparing to release the second generation iPhone SE running iOS 11. Many rumors are circulating around the budget SE 2, and now it has become known that the launch of the model has been postponed yet again.

Apple plans to produce the new SE 2 entirely and entirely in India. This will make it possible to reduce production costs and keep the price within budget limits. This kind of event may be the first for Apple. The company is going to bring its entire production base to India to assemble its phones. Since 2017, the SE model has been partially made in India, but the main assembly took place in a Chinese plant.

Let us remind you that Xiaomi is already working intensively in the Indian market. This year the company intends to beat its competitors and become the first. Apple apparently decided not to lag behind and join.

At this stage, Apple is negotiating at the state level to provide benefits and various discounts for itself. And as the negotiation process drags on, the release of SE 2 and its release date are postponed. Moreover, at their educational event, Apple did not talk about the second SE.

We have at least two major WWDC events ahead from Apple, which will take place in early summer and fall. New information and other details about the iPhone SE 2 may appear. For now, we can only wait for new data.

IPhone SE 2 characteristics, price

It is previously known that the iPhone SE 2 will have a 4.2-inch display, a quad-core A10 processor, 2 GB of RAM with options for 32 GB and 128 GB of internal memory. The external design of SE 2 will be in the style of the tenth iPhone, probably with an upper “eyebrow”.

The estimated cost of the iPhone SE 2 will be from $380 - $400 dollars, tentatively. It will also be equipped with a 1700 mA battery, and it will support wireless charging technology.

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The release date of the new version of Apple iPhone SE 2 has been postponed for an indefinite period. Apple introduced the iPhone SE series to attract buyers from the budget segment. After almost two years of development, we are preparing to release the second generation iPhone SE running iOS 11. Many rumors are circulating around the budget SE 2, and now it has become known that the launch of the model has been postponed yet again. Apple plans to produce the new SE 2 entirely and entirely in India. This will make it possible to reduce production costs and keep the price within budget limits. This kind of event may be the first for Apple. The company is going to bring its entire production base to India to assemble its phones...