Apple iPhone SE 2020 128 GB

Back to the past

Nowadays, there are still a lot of people who prefer the old iPhone SE and iPhone 8. It was for such “old believers” in 2020 that Apple introduced the updated iPhone SE, which took the name from its predecessor and borrowed from the “eight” dimensions, design and frame. Frankly, now he looks like an alien: a small 4.7-inch screen, large frames and a Home button with a fingerprint scanner (Touch ID). And all this in the heyday of large devices with a large frameless display and an under-screen fingerprint scanner! But old iPhones have their fans too, and that's a fact. Such a gadget is really more comfortable in the hand, easily fits in a pocket and a small women's handbag, and you can control it with one hand. However the picture on such a screen is too small, so if you have vision problems, prepare glasses.

Modern hardware

But if outwardly it is an old "eight", then a powerful modern iPhone is hidden inside. It has the flagship A13 Bionic processor, like the more expensive iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Maximum That is, to perform various tasks (whether entertainment or demanding games), the “baby” will be as fast as the older models, and in terms of performance it will give odds to many middle-class Android competitors. The only thing that gives out “low-cost” in it is only 3 GB of RAM, and, most likely, this will affect performance over time. The dimensions also affected the battery capacity — here 1821 mAh, like the iPhone 8. But the A13 Bionic chip is more energy efficient, so the battery should last a day with normal use. In addition, 18W wireless and fast charging are supported, but they will have to be purchased separately.

From older models, the iPhone SE 2020 also inherited IP67 water and dust protection, which allows immersion in water to a depth of 1 metre for up to 30 minutes. But be aware that Apple warns in fine print, "Damage due to liquid contact is not covered under warranty." As for the cameras, the smartphone has one module at the back and front, which is a rarity nowadays. This is a 12-megapixel main sensor and a 7-megapixel front camera. Although the model does not claim to be the best camera phone, the cameras shoot at a fairly good level, including videos with stereo sound.

In general, for the money spent on the iPhone SE 2020, you can easily find a smartphone with a more modern design, advanced cameras and many additional features, but on Android. If you fundamentally need iOS in a compact “package” at a more affordable price, this is a great option.