Apple iPhone SE Smartphone (2nd gen, 2020)
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Apples introduces the blazing fast A13 Bionic chip to the most affordable smartphone in its lineup, the 2020 iPhone SE. Featuring a classic iPhone design, the 2020 SE supports most critical innovation that Apple has to offer at a price half of that of iPhone 11.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Compact design
- Good camera
- Great battery life
Cons
- Aged design
- Mediocre display
What external reviewers found***
Ext 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great build quality
- Superb battery life
- Good camera
- Excellent performance
- Solid performance
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No headphone jack
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Specifications
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1821 mAh
Camera | Front
7MP, f/2.2
Camera | Rear
12MP, f/1.8
Dimensions
Size | Depth
7.3 mm
Size | Height
138.4 mm
Size | Width
67.3 mm
Weight
148 g
Display
Aspect Ratio
4.7 in
Pixel Density
625 nits
Resolution
1334 x 750
Function
Chipset
A13 Bionic chip, 3rd gen Neural Engine
Video Recording
4K 60 fps
Weather Resistance
IP67
Wireless Charging
Qi wireless charging
Performance
Storage
64 GB; 128 GB; 256 GB
Production
Debut
2020 April
Made In
China
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
androidauthority[1]
Sentiment Score 81%The iPhone SE doesn't have dual-pixel autofocus — something that allows the Pixel 1-3 to see in stereo without two cameras. The one glaring issue with the iPhone SE's photo capabilities is the lack of night mode. The iPhone SE has a much faster processor, better build quality, and wireless charging, but the Pixel 4a sports a better OLED display.
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Pros
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Great cameras
- Great build quality
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No night mode
nextpit[2]
Sentiment Score 89%Apple's 12-megapixel wide-angle camera features an f/1.8 aperture, 5x digital zoom, optical image stabilization, and the latest Smart HDR. The iPhone SE shoots very nice photos in good lighting conditions. In comparison to the flagship you have to do without a telephoto lens, night mode and object portraits.
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Pros
- Excellent performance
- Long battery life
- Good cameras
- Long-lasting battery
Cons
- No TrueDepth camera
- No telephoto lens
notebookcheck[3]
Sentiment Score 75%The iPhone SE is equipped with Apple's current top-of-the-line processor, the A13 Bionic, as well as 3 GB of RAM. Despite this, the benchmarks show the performance to be slower compared to Apple's 11 series. The two speakers on the Apple iPhone SE (2020) produce a fairly decent sound.
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Pros
- High-contrast display
- Fast SoC
- Decent battery life
- Fast Wi-Fi
Cons
- Display could be brighter
pcmag[4]
Sentiment Score 79%The iPhone SE is a terrific upgrade for anyone with an iPhone 7 or lower. It doesn't have 5G, but 5G isn't making a huge difference to a lot of people right now. You get 4K video on the main camera, as well as 1080p on the front-facing unit.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Good battery life
- Excellent camera performance
Cons
- No 5G
- No headphone jack
phonearena[5]
Sentiment Score 77%With a resolution of 750x1334 pixels, the iPhone SE is definitely not among the sharpest displays, but that's what you should expect from Apple's compact iPhones. In comparison, both the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR offer greater screen-to-body ratio and larger 6.1-inch displays. Thanks to the Apple A13 Bionic and the single OIS-enabled 12MP camera, the Apple iPhone SE 2020 is capable of delivering some truly outstanding photography results.
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Pros
- Compact, lightweight design
- Excellent cameras
- Superb battery life
Cons
- Mediocre display
- Only 1821mAh battery
t3[6]
Sentiment Score 69%The iPhone SE is the budget phone we'd recommend to most people. iOS is easy to use and reliable, the phone's powerful processor will keep it relevant for years. The camera is as good as flagship phones that cost twice as much (or more) It's so close to being a five-star phone – and for some people it might as well be.
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Pros
- Powerful processor
- Good camera
- Good battery life
Cons
- Average camera
- No Night Mode
- Average battery life
theverge[7]
Sentiment Score 83%There's no night mode, and in dim light, there's just too much noise. It's almost like the whole camera stack panics and overcorrects, especially on portraits. It absolutely punches above its weight class, with 4K stabilized both optically and with software, extended dynamic range, and the option to go as high as 4K at 60fps.
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Pros
- High refresh rate display
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent low-light photography
Cons
- No night mode
- No headphone jack
tomsguide[8]
Sentiment Score 80%The iPhone SE 2020 is the affordable iPhone to beat, and the one of the best cheap phones you can get. The iPhone SE is rated for less battery life than the the iPhone 11, so you shouldn't expect the longest endurance. Released after the iPhone SE, the Google Pixel 4a is a very good alternative to Apple's phone.
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Pros
- Slim bezels
- Fast performance
- Water resistant design
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No Night mode
whathifi[9]
Sentiment Score 84%The iPhone SE (2020) has to settle for a widescreen Retina HD LCD display with Multi-Touch. It has a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels and a ppi of 326. This matches the likes of the 11 and XR, but the resolution on those phones is higher at 1792 x 828. The SE's screen is a True Tone display with wide colour (P3) support, 625 nits of maximum brightness.
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Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Solid performance
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No Dolby Atmos
- No wireless charging
wired[10]
Sentiment Score 88%The iPhone SE's A13 Bionic chip is in the same class as the flagships. Switching between apps was fluid in my testing. Videos launched and streamed smoothly on a stable Wi-Fi connection. Downloading, installing, and launching heavy apps took around six minutes.
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Pros
- Excellent performance
- Excellent battery life
- Very good camera
Cons
- No telephoto zoom
- No headphone jack
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Apple iPhone SE (2020) review: Old is new, again!. [androidauthority]. https://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-se-2020-review-1112068/. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
2. ^ Apple iPhone SE review: love at second sight. [nextpit]. https://www.nextpit.com/apple-iphone-se-review. 2020-04-29. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ Apple iPhone SE 2020 Review - Small phone with a fast-beating heart. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-SE-2020-Review-Small-phone-with-a-fast-beating-heart.465797.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
4. ^ Apple iPhone SE (2020) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/apple-iphone-se-2020. 2020-04-27. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
5. ^ Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone 11 vs iPhone XR. [phonearena]. https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Apple-iPhone-SE-2020-vs-iPhone-11-vs-iPhone-XR_id4798. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
6. ^ Apple iPhone SE (2020) review: a cheap iPhone that feels premium in almost every way. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/iphone-se-2020-review. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
7. ^ Apple iPhone SE review: everything you need. [theverge]. https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/22/21230308/apple-iphone-se-2-2020-review-features-specs-camera-price. 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
8. ^ Apple iPhone SE (2020) review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-iphone-se-2020-review. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
9. ^ Apple iPhone SE (2020) review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/apple-iphone-se-2020. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
10. ^ Review: Apple iPhone SE. [wired]. https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-se-2020/. 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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