When will the iPhone SE go on sale? Detailed review and testing of Apple iPhone SE. Compared to Samsung Galaxy S8

It's been more than a year since Apple paid serious attention to the compact smartphone segment it once owned. It did this by releasing the iPhone SE, a 4-inch device that incorporated the hardware successes of the iPhone 6s inside iPhone cases 5. This recipe worked - the iPhone SE is still one of the best ultra-compact phones you can buy, reports.

Although it hasn't been that long, the iPhone SE will reportedly be replaced by the improved iPhone SE 2017, a new entrant into the compact scene. While not much is known about it, a bunch of specs and a couple of actual photos that surfaced recently have added some fuel to the fire. Who knows, maybe Apple will show us this one new iPhone SE at WWDC 17, which starts on June 5?

Design and display of Apple iPhone SE (2017)

It looks like the new iPhone SE 2017 will bear almost no resemblance to its predecessor - if a recent leak is to be believed, Apple will be ditching the old-school metal design for a trendy, sleek glass design. That's exactly what the leak shows: a bunch of back panels that proudly show off the Apple logo and an updated camera flash design. The new iPhone SE 2017 reportedly boasts an ION-X glass back, which is made from the same material used for glass and is reportedly as durable as Corning's latest iterations of Gorilla Glass.

As for the overall design next iPhone SE, we're guessing it could look like a cross between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5c, but with glass. The front of the device will certainly look like any other iPhone, with a round home button and a TouchID fingerprint scanner built into it.

The display size will likely remain 4 inches. There are rumors that Apple might put an OLED display on this phone, but that's unlikely - it's much more likely that it will debut on the iPhone 7S/8. The screen will likely still be 640 x 1336 pixels Retina display, since we are not expecting an update.

Hardware

The next generation iPhone SE 2017 will likely continue to deliver on the unprecedented performance standards set by its successor and will also add some improvements. The compact iPhone SE 2017 will most likely boast the Apple A10 Fusion chipset, supplemented by 2 gigabytes random access memory. This looks like it will be an impressive combination and we really hope the rumors come true.

Apple iPhone SE (2017) camera

Almost nothing is known about the camera on the next-generation iPhone SE. It's safe to assume that the device will either inherit the iPhone 7's camera setup or improve nothing at all. All we know so far is that the camera and flash placement will be slightly updated - the flash will be positioned directly on the bottom of the camera lens, unlike any of the current iPhones.

release date

We don't know if the iPhone SE will be announced at WWDC 17. Considering this is a purely soft-key summit, we doubt Apple will launch new phone this June, but we won't dismiss the rumor entirely. After all, surprises happen all the time, and Apple is definitely one of the big surprises.

iPhone SE packaging and design

If we talk about the set of components that the buyer receives, there are no surprises here. Standard equipment includes:

the iPhone itself;
headphones Apple EarPods, equipped with a control panel and a built-in microphone;
Lightning/USB cable;
network adapter;
accompanying documentation.

As mentioned above, the SE model almost completely copies the design of its 5S ancestor, although there are still some cosmetic improvements. The material from which the body is made remained unchanged: the creators once again gave preference to aluminum. The changes affected only the beveled panel at the end of the device (it used to be polished, but has now become matte). This step of the developers can be considered justified, because... The matte finish is more wear-resistant.

The color options almost completely copy the color design of the 6S. Of the old options, there are 3 colors:

Silver;
Space Grey;
Gold.

But a nice addition was the Rose Gold color. iPhones with this color look very cute and elegant, which will especially appeal to the female part of potential buyers.

The dimensions of the product are as follows:

width - 58.6 mm;
length - 123.8 mm;
thickness - 7.6 mm.

The device weighs 113 g. As you can see, when creating the hybrid, the developers decided to focus on compactness. However, they did not come up with something radically new. This explains the almost complete external similarity with the 5S model.

The arrangement of buttons and functional connectors is familiar to all fans of Apple products. On the left side panel there are volume controls and a lock button. At the top of the front of the device is the front camera. The bottom is reserved for the round menu button. The bottom panel contains moderately high-quality speakers, a headphone input and a USB jack.

On the back panel on the right is the main camera of the device. A little lower in the center is the main attribute - a bitten apple. By the way, the execution of the apple has also undergone some changes. If on the original iPhone 5S the brand icon was slightly recessed into the lid, now it rises slightly above the surface of the panel (it’s just that here the developers chose the design option that is typical for the entire modern Apple line).

As for the water resistance of the device, the situation is twofold. On the one hand, manufacturers do not advertise this model as waterproof. They recommend protecting it from exposure to excessive amounts of moisture. On the other hand, there are results from user experiments. They say that the SE model will remain functional after being in a filled bath for 15 minutes, which is an extremely high indicator. It is possible that these results are true, and the hybrid body is indeed endowed with waterproof properties. But it’s still better not to risk the gadget.

iPhone SE display

In short, the SE model has iPhone screen 5S. The diagonal length is 4 inches. During assembly, the popular IPS matrix was used. The screen is capable of producing a resolution of 1136x640 pixels. Pixel concentration per inch - 326 ppi. The display is equipped with LED backlight. It is characterized by high image accuracy and good color rendition.

The contrast ratio is quite high: 800:1. The maximum possible screen brightness is 500 cd/m2. The display supports multi-touch function. It is equipped with an oleophobic coating, which gives it a more solid look, and is also capable of displaying more than one language at the same time. There is also a function for simultaneous display of several symbols.

Image visibility is also high. The user can easily enjoy watching videos in almost any lighting intensity. Moreover, the display has a wide viewing angle, thanks to which the owner of the device can clearly see all the displayed components (both when watching a video and while playing a game).

Technical equipment of iPhone SE

To understand all the features of the filling, we will consider each of its components separately.

Operating system. iPhone SE runs on iOS 9. As is the case with other Apple creations, the operating system is well-calibrated and optimized. The speed of response to commands is in no way inferior to the performance of the 6S model. iPhone SE supports all modern applications for devices of this kind, including several photo editors. The main advantage of the model in question over the six is its manufacturer support. After updating to iOS 10, the 6S model will become noticeably slower, which is a well-known incentive for Apple to purchase a new device. But the iPhone SE will retain all its functional qualities, which will ensure its longer operation.
CPU. The heart of the device is the 64-bit A9 chip. It is this that ensures uninterrupted operation of the gadget, which satisfies the user.
RAM. Despite the fact that this Apple creation is budget-friendly, in terms of RAM it will certainly please its owners. The developers equipped the described model with 2 gigabytes of memory. This is enough for both fast and high-quality Internet surfing and for spending time playing games.
Memory for storing files. This is where Apple may slightly upset its fans. There are only two storage options on the market: 16 GB and 64 GB. For some reason, the golden mean was missed.

The latest models of Apple devices had one significant flaw: the gadget quickly warmed up under heavy load. Unfortunately, this minus is also characteristic of the SE model, which, in principle, is not surprising, given that the inside of the smartphone almost completely copies the 6S. Of course, when watching videos and surfing the Internet there will be no overheating, but when running modern mobile games Hot backplates may become commonplace. Moreover, when the processor overheats, the performance of the processor decreases, and this negatively affects the smoothness of the gameplay.

Multimedia capabilities of iPhone SE

The gadget is equipped with a fairly powerful 12 MP main camera. The size of each pixel is 1.22µ. The camera structure includes a 5-element lens, a hybrid infrared filter and a protective sapphire glass that protects the lens from external damage. True Tone flash ensures high quality photos taken in dark environments. Ambient light control is provided by a special sensor located on the rear panel. The camera of the described iPhone model supports the following functions:

automatic focusing;
panoramic photography;
auto-activation of HDR mode when taking photographs;
timing;
auto image stabilization;
continuous shooting;
exposure control;
face recognition;
georeferencing.

As for video, the main camera copes well with this task. It provides 4K video recording at a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. In this case, the number of frames per second is 30 fps. In addition, HD video shooting (1080 or 720p) is possible. Here the frame rate can be from 30 to 60 fps. If desired iPhone owner The SE can even take slow motion pictures. With such shooting, the frame rate can be 120 fps (if you shoot 1080p quality) or 240 fps (if you shoot video at 720p). The following functions are supported when creating videos:

tracking auto focus;
magnification 3x;
face recognition;
georeferencing;
cinematic stabilization.

Moreover, the camera is equipped modern technology suppression extraneous noise, which will provide high quality reproduced sound.

As for the front camera for selfies, its performance is more modest. It has only 1.2 megapixels. The camera can recognize faces, perform burst shooting, and control exposure. Also, it is capable of shooting video, the quality of which will be 720p. Although the main technical indicator of the front camera is considered weak, in practice it gives top scores, than the similar component of the 6S model. In particular, it provides better contrast and color rendition.

In terms of other multimedia capabilities, everything remains unchanged. The device supports the most popular audio and video formats. The gadget will open the most common types of email attachments:

pictures (jpg, gif, tiff);
text files (txt, rtf, doc, and docx);
tables (xls, xlsx);
presentations (ppt, pptx);
pdf files.

In addition, iPhone SE can recognize archives and extract files from them.

However, uploading music and other files to this model requires compliance with certain conditions. So, in order for data to be transferred without problems, the user must have:

A PC with at least Windows 7 installed;
Mac Book with operating system no lower than version 10.8.5.

Moreover, iTunes version 12.3.3 or better is required.

iPhone SE battery life

This device is equipped with an extremely weak battery when compared to smartphones running on Android. Its capacity is only 1624 mAh. However, this is where the main quality of Apple developers showed itself: to squeeze the maximum out of a not very productive component. Judge for yourself:

when talking with a 3G network connection, the gadget will last about 14 hours;
with active Internet surfing autonomous operation without recharging is provided for 12 hours;
with continuous video playback, the gadget will last about 13 hours;
if you load the device only by playing music, you can get a phenomenal 50-hour battery life;
Standby mode will drain the battery in 10 days.

However, not everything is so wonderful. Fans of mobile games will have to charge the device every 2.5–3 hours. The only advantage of this situation is that the device will replenish its energy supply relatively quickly (in an hour to an hour and a half).

iPhone SE sensors and modules

Concerning additional features, then there is a wide variety here. The model is equipped with:

accelerometer;
distance sensor;
3-axis gyroscope;
Bluetooth wireless technology version 4.2.

Naturally, there is Wi-Fi support and the Siri question-and-answer system. Thanks to it, you can send messages, create reminders, listen to and recognize musical compositions.

iPhone SE video review and price

The price of iPhone SE in Russia is from 37,990 to 47,990. It depends on the capacity internal memory. So, for 16 GB models you will have to pay less than 40 thousand, and to become the owner of a 64 GB model, you need to pay almost 50 thousand.

You will also find a lot of interesting information in the proposed video review:

A review of the 2017 iPhone SE showed that this model is a worthy addition to the Apple family. It has a convenient size that allows you to hold it with one hand, quite powerful technical content, and a high-quality camera. Also, SE can boast of solid autonomy, which is extremely important for modern users. Well, the main advantage of this device is its price. In fact, the release of this model made the iPhone an almost universal product.

Hi all! The September presentation of Apple has died down, the company presented as many as three new devices, leaving almost all the old ones on sale iPhone models and... Apple, damn it, what are you doing? For what? How good it was before - there is one new iPhone model on the market and one from last year. If you want something cheaper, you take a year-old iPhone. If you want maximum performance, you buy a newly announced smartphone.

Many did not like this lack of choice and they got what they wanted... On this moment(beginning of 2018), the Apple online store offers 8 (eight, Karl!) different iPhone models. This is not counting the numerous configurations with memory capacity.

A separate song about memory...

Stop it Apple, you've already confused everyone! Even I, a person who closely follows all these iPhones, don’t have time to remember which model has so many gigabytes - either this iPhone is 16GB, or they stopped producing it. They added 256GB, then removed 128GB. Ah-ah-ah! :)

And with all this good we can live until the next Apple presentations in September 2018. No, perhaps some kind of iPhone SE 2 will be presented in the spring, but this will not change the overall picture much. And most likely it will make the choice even more difficult.

But so far we have “only” 8 different models, so let’s figure it out - which iPhone to buy at the end of 2017 so that you won’t be embarrassed to carry it around in 2018? Let's go!

A few important notes:

We will not consider memory capacity - everyone has their own preferences and tasks. For some, 32GB is enough, but for others, 256 is not enough.
All instructions are the personal and subjective opinion of the author, who is looking for a replacement for his 4-year-old iPhone 5S.
We won’t get into the details (otherwise the text would be simply huge), so let’s look at the main pros and cons and choose the leader among iPhones for 2017-2018.

iPhone 5S vs iPhone SE vs iPhone SE 2(?)

A subtitle for those who choose a compact smartphone from Apple. And here the company (at the end of 2017 - beginning of 2018) leaves no chance for choice. You need to take the iPhone SE and completely forget about the iPhone 5S. Dot.

The most powerful small iPhone. The most popular building. The cheapest iPhone. There are rumors that Apple will release a second SE model in early 2018 and it will most likely become no less popular. But these are just rumors and nothing more... For now we have what we have.

Powerful filling.
Low price.
Convenient and compact body.
A huge number of spare parts. Broken display? Don't worry - the price of repairs won't hit your pocket too much.
Large selection of accessories.

Lack of chips like Force Touch and moisture protection.
Small screen.
There is a lot of “divorce” if you buy it “from hand”. The most common is the sale of iPhone 5S under the guise of SE ().

The ideal caller. Battery holds great, doesn't slow down, good camera, fits wonderfully in the hand. Should I buy it in 2017? If you don’t need a large display, buy it and don’t think about it. Of course, SE 2 may come out in 2018. But! Will it cost 18,000-20,000 rubles? Hardly.

iPhone 6S vs iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8 – what to buy in 2017-2018?

But here the choice is more difficult...

iPhone 6S

By technical specifications this is the same iPhone SE, only in a different case - the display diagonal is larger and the screen supports Force Touch. I guess I won’t write too much here - the iPhone 6S doesn’t have any special advantages to really strongly recommend it for purchase in 2017.

If it were sold at a price of 25,000 - 27,000 thousand, then we could think about buying it. And so... it’s better to pay attention to older models. Although, I will still highlight a few advantages:

Speaker. Starting with the iPhone 7, Apple makes its models waterproof, which negatively affects the performance of the hearing speaker. As many have noted, the sound when talking on the phone on the iPhone 6S is much clearer than that of the next generations of iPhone.
Camera. Yes, yes, yes, judging by the reviews iPhone camera 6S is almost the standard among latest models iPhone. Since many people do not like the image processing algorithm in the iPhone 7 and 8 (they turn yellow, there is “soap” in the details).
Good old 3.5mm headphone jack.

iPhone 7

In my opinion, this is currently the most balanced smartphone from Apple. And it will almost certainly remain so until the September 2018 presentation. Until some iPhone 8S comes out...

Here's why you should pay attention to the iPhone 7:

Moisture protection, Force Touch, quite powerful filling. Supports all iOS 11 features.
Large selection of colors (Product Red alone is worth it!).
The smartphone has been in production for a year now, all the “childish” sores and shortcomings have been eliminated.
Reasonable price.
Aluminium case.

There is also a negative, but it only appears in comparison with the iPhone 8 and there are not so many of them - the only serious thing I can note is the lack of wireless and fast charging. If you are ready to charge your device the old fashioned way, then buying an iPhone 7 in 2017 (and in 2018 too) is the most reasonable decision.

iPhone 8

In fact, this is the same iPhone 7, to which wireless charging was added and for this the materials of the back cover had to be changed - now there is glass. And this is immediately a big minus - the figure eight can be dropped so that you will end up having to replace both glasses at once - front and rear.

And this is money. And considerable ones.

Here are a few more disadvantages:

Choice of body color. Yes, everything is very subjective. But in my opinion, “this is a fiasco” of Apple - where is there any diversity? Cream? Are you seriously? And in general, I want a blue iPhone! :)
Camera. Judging by the test images, an eerie yellowness appears in the photo in an artificial room. Yes, it was also in the iPhone 7, but clearly not as strong. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that photo processing algorithms can be improved with the release of new firmware.
This is an iPhone 7. Minimum new.

True Tone is one of the few innovations. Now adjusting screen colors and backlight intensity has become more intelligent.
Video in 4K resolution (60 frames) and 1080p (240 frames - slow motion).
Well, we already talked about charging - there is fast and wireless.

In my opinion, there are not enough advantages. Is all this worth the overpayment of 10,000 or more thousand rubles (compared to the iPhone 7)? Big question.

So, what about the iPhone Plus – which one should I get?

And with “large” iPhones everything is approximately the same as with small ones. Besides the fact that the iPhone 6S Plus is not worth considering for purchase at all. Still, the main feature of the iPhone with the Plus prefix of recent years is the dual camera (the iPhone 6S Plus has one module), which means we will choose between the “seven” and the “eight”.

How to choose the right one? That's right, look at what is written just above about small models - everything is repeated. There are no fundamental differences that allow us to definitely recommend only the iPhone 8 Plus (and not the iPhone 7 Plus) for purchase.

There is a desire to pay for using the most powerful processor on the market (in real-life tasks the difference with the 7 Plus processor is negligible), wireless charging, True Tone? You can also buy 8 Plus. No? Let's take the 7 Plus and enjoy a good device.

Is it worth getting an iPhone X in 2017-2018?

Certainly, this smartphone stands apart among all iPhone models in 2017-2018 - there are too many innovations. The very best iPhone for the coming year. Maximum possibilities. Super device. Take it and rejoice!

But... I, for example, would not be in a hurry to buy it in 2017. And, at a minimum, I would wait until the beginning (or even the middle) of 2018. And that's why:

iPhone X is a completely new experience for Apple. New case, new display, new technology Face ID. Most likely, there will still be some shortcomings in the first batches - let other users test the first “jambs”.
Price. Apparently, at the start of phone sales there will be very few phones (like in the good old days). In conditions of shortage, the price tag will be inflated.

But when the excitement subsides, then you can take it - after all, we really miss truly revolutionary devices from Apple.

conclusions

If you need a small smartphone, then we buy an iPhone SE - there are no options at all. At least until the second generation SE comes out. As soon as it is presented, I will definitely update the article and we will figure it out - is it worth buying it in 2018?

I, as a replacement for my iPhone 5S for 2017-2018, will choose the iPhone 7. Still, I want a little bigger screen, and all sorts of features such as water resistance will not be superfluous. “Seven” is a device that has already been tested, costs reasonable money (), and without wireless iPhone charging 8 I will somehow live. And even if before September 2018 you suddenly really want an iPhone X, the “seven” can always be sold for a more or less normal price, pay extra and buy a “ten”.

These are the thoughts... what do you think? Which iPhone is better buy “here and now”? Share your opinion!

Updated! Dear friends, I am always happy to answer all questions of your choice specific device in the comments - there is no need to duplicate questions to the email and “bombard” it with letters. Thank you!

Updated 2! Very often, in addition to the question “Which iPhone to choose?”, the question “Where to buy it?” began to fly in. Yes, to make it cheaper!” I already wrote about this, but I’ll repeat it:

It is very difficult for me to recommend any store (even if I have bought there myself before), since I cannot be 100% sure of it. And I really wouldn’t want a purchase on my advice to be disappointing - this has already happened once (and, as it turned out later, not through the fault of the seller) and for generally ordinary advice I was mixed with dirt. Since then - no, no :)
But I’ll still tell you about one proven way to save money. How to do it? Get some money back from your purchase. Yes, you shouldn’t count on huge sums of money – but there will always be enough for a case and (or) protective glass. We register on the website, choose a store where the price is lower, and return Money more, we buy an iPhone (you can do more than just that - the choice of goods is huge) and... victory!

We bought the phone, some of the money was returned, beautiful!

P.S. If the information was useful, please like or click on the buttons social networks- do a good deed. We need to check whether they work at all or not?!

On Wednesday, SlashLeaks posted photos of the back panel of the iPhone SE successor. Judging by the leak, the new smartphone will feature a glass body in addition to a compact 4-inch display. The use of glass in the smartphone body may indicate that the 2017 iPhone SE will support wireless charging.

A year later, the company returns to the compact format of phones. The smartphone market is changing as it becomes saturated, and the growth in sales of new devices is slowing down. With the help of a successor to the mini-flagship, Apple intends to correct the situation.

Every year Apple introduces a new iPhone to the public, and every year it calls it the best ever. New processor, graphics, improved camera and software doing their job. But in recent years, the pace at which new features and capabilities are added has been slowing down. In any case, the Cupertino team successfully manages to find new ways to make smartphones more attractive to buyers, but compared to earlier models, the innovations in the latest flagships are not so revolutionary.

Special version

iPhone SE came out last spring. The form factor of this model is perhaps one of its biggest advantages. The four-inch display is loved by many. This smartphone fits in a skinny jeans pocket, does not take up much space in your purse, and is more comfortable in small hands.

Apple made the device the same size as the iPhone 5/5s, so the corresponding cases fit. Great news for those who take a new product as a replacement for the “five”. The absence of a “bump” from the camera on back cover pleases those who are disgusted by their presence in top models. You have to pay for this by having a slightly thicker body than is required to accommodate all the iron filling.

The second-generation iPhone SE will be equipped with all the technologies of the latest iPhones, but will receive an updated glass body. The device is expected to gain support for 3D Touch gestures, and will receive features from the autumn flagship iPhone 7.

The current iPhone SE lacks many of the features of older models. But this doesn’t matter to the audience for whom Apple is releasing this model. Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, so gadgets must adapt to it. Many people want a compact, powerful iPhone that is easy to use with one hand, especially when it comes to on-the-go operations.

Apple takes into account customer wishes. In the model row of iPads three form factors with different screen diagonals: from 7.9 to 12.9 inches. And the company adheres to the same principle in its smartphones, offering models with a diagonal from 4 to 5.5 inches.

iPhone SE without flaws

The 1.2-megapixel front camera in the current iPhone SE, like in the iPhone 5s, is one of the key disadvantages of the model, because the main camera in it is modern. But the reason why this happened is prosaic - the entire front panel of the device, including the camera, is simply taken from the iPhone 5s, to the point that they are interchangeable during repairs. That's why the camera remained old.

And from this follows the second key drawback - the screen is identical in its characteristics iPhone display 5s, invented in 2013. Same resolution (1136 x 640 pixels), same matrix (IPS), same contrast level (800:1).

The first generation Touch ID will make “unlocking” your device not as fast as you’re used to iPhone users 7. The iPhone SE also lacks 3D Touch, a feature that debuted in the iPhone 6s. No, for the same reason as in the case of contrast - the screen technology here is from the iPhone 5s.

Apple intends to eliminate all these shortcomings in the new 4-inch iPhone of 2017.

iPhone ecosystem

The new 4-inch iPhone is really important for Apple. The company clearly understands that smartphones of one size do not fit everyone. Let the indicators iPhone sales SEs don't explode the market, but they definitely make the entire line of devices as a whole, including future models, feel more confident. The updated high-end model will contribute to the formation of a full-fledged iPhone ecosystem.

If you look back into the past, you can remember that this has already happened with the Mac. After the release of the original Macintosh in 1984, the company continued to develop this concept. It released more and more new form factors until the computer turned from a single product into a single ecosystem.

What will the iPhone SE 2 be like? They told me all the available details.

iPhone SE 2 is a long-awaited and truly desirable smartphone from Apple, which has not yet been announced. On October 3, 2019 it became known that iPhone SE 2 will still be released! The launch of the smartphone was confirmed by the most authoritative analyst from the Apple world, Ming-Chi Kuo. In this article, we have collected all the reliable information about the iPhone SE 2 - no unverified rumors, only leaks from the most trusted sources.

Note: We will update this topic with fresh, reliable leaks until the official release of the iPhone SE 2. Stay tuned!

iPhone SE 2 - will it come out or not?

Let's start with the main question that interests most fans of compact smartphones. Is Apple really developing the iPhone SE 2 and preparing to release it?

Over the past few years, there have been a ton of rumors about the iPhone SE 2. Various sources, now unheard of, predicted the release of the iPhone SE 2 at different times. But the smartphone still hasn’t come out.

However, on October 3, 2019, there was reliable confirmation of the imminent release of the iPhone SE 2. The most authoritative analyst from the Apple world, Ming-Chi Kuo, said that the iPhone SE 2 will be released in early 2020.

Design

According to Kuo, iPhone SE 2 will be similar to the 4.7-inch iPhone 8. The similarity will be great, since Apple will actually create new smartphone based iPhone components 8. This means that the iPhone SE 2 will have a body with slightly rounded corners and edges.

The specialist did not specify whether the back surface will be glass (like the iPhone 8) or aluminum. Note that if the iPhone SE 2 has a glass body, the device will receive support for wireless charging.

The smartphone will be released in three colors: “ gray space", silver and red.

Display

iPhone SE 2 will not be as compact as its predecessor with a 4-inch screen. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, The smartphone will be equipped with a 4.7-inch LCD display with a resolution of 750×1334 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. It is expected that it will be exactly the same display as the iPhone 8, with relatively wide bezels around the perimeter.

Characteristics

Behind iPhone performance SE 2 will be powered by a system based on the Apple A13 Bionic processor. This is the flagship chip that is used in smartphones iPhone 11 , iPhone 11 Pro And iPhone 11 Pro Max. Thus, the inexpensive iPhone SE will have the most powerful processor among mobile devices. This will allow him to freely run any applications, including games from Apple Arcade.

The real performance of the A13 Bionic processor is known. In “live” tests, the processor is ahead of all current chips from Qualcomm. The processor also has no equal in synthetic testing. In the Geekbench benchmark, the A13 Bionic chip scores 5472 points in single-core mode and 13769 points in multi-core mode. It is noteworthy that the yet unannounced flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor has the worst performance.

A13 Bionic processor supported by the system machine learning Third generation Neural Engine. Thereby iPhone SE 2 should now have night mode and special regime Deep Fusion shooting exclusive to iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

The smartphone will have 3 GB of RAM and 32 or 128 GB of storage, depending on the configuration.

Battery

The exact battery capacity of the iPhone SE is still unknown. However, there are assumptions that should be close to reality. iPhone SE 2 will be similar in many ways to the iPhone 8, including the arrangement of components. This means that the smartphone will have a battery similar in capacity to the iPhone 8. Expected that The battery capacity of the iPhone SE will be about 1821 mAh.

Touch ID or Face ID?

iPhone SE 2 will receive touch button“Home” with a second-generation Touch ID fingerprint scanner built into it. The smartphone will not have Face ID face scanning function.

iPhone SE 2 cameras

In his report, Ming-Chi Kuo did not specify what kind of cameras the new iPhone SE 2 will have. In this regard, regarding the cameras of the next budget Apple smartphone there are only guesses. They are based on information that the iPhone SE 2 will be very similar to the iPhone 8.

The new iPhone SE 2 will probably borrow from the iPhone 8 and its cameras. In this case, the main camera of the smartphone will be single with a resolution of 12 megapixels (f/1.8 aperture). Front-camera The smartphone will have a resolution of 7 megapixels (f/2.2 aperture).

iPhone SE 2 price

According to available data, the iPhone SE 2 will receive a price similar to the original iPhone SE - $399 for basic version with 32 GB of memory and $499 for a model with 128 GB of memory. IN Russia iPhone SE 2 will be priced at RUB 35,990. and 44,990 rub. respectively. October 14 iPhone SE 2 price confirmed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The price of iPhone SE 2 is from 35,990 rubles.

Should we wait for the release of iPhone SE 2?

After rumors about the iPhone SE 2 began to appear more and more often, many fans of Apple technology faced another important question. WITH Should I wait for the iPhone SE 2 to come out and not buy other iPhone models for now? However, even more often we get this modification of the question - “Is it worth buying an iPhone SE or is it better to wait for the iPhone SE 2?”

It is important to understand that initially iPhone SE 2 will definitely not be budget, remember this. At first, the new iPhone SE 2 will be sold at a price of more than 35 thousand rubles. The price of a smartphone will drop to a more pleasant 20-25 thousand rubles only a year after the start of sales.

When will iPhone SE 2 be released?

Let us draw a conclusion from all of the above. iPhone SE 2 will be presented at Apple's March 2020 presentation.