Let's start with an assumption: the smartphone market is no longer that of a few years ago. Realities such as Xiaomi and OnePlus have raised the bar and raised prices (for example, we think of Xiaomi Mi 10 starting from 799 euros and OnePlus 8 starting from 719 euros, just to mention the "less expensive" models of the respective families of products). In this context, falling below 500 euros with a device that points to an experience close to the top of the range can be an interesting move.
Here they come into play Apple and its revamped iPhone SE, which are aimed precisely at convincing those who do not want to go beyond a certain budget, but who intend to focus on the experience offered by an iPhone. In addition, iPhone SE also has the task of revising the concept of "compact", using a screen with a smaller diagonal than today's trends.
The technical data and the price of the iPhone SE
The first iPhone SE, released in 2016, was an important device in many ways. Do you think that for many years it was the smartphone that convinced Android users to switch to an Apple device.
The 2020 edition of iPhone SE therefore has a great responsibility: collect the legacy of its predecessor and provide users with an experience similar to that offered by the model of four years ago, with compact dimensions at an economic price compared to the classic solutions of the Cupertino company, through timely software updates (the first iPhone SE received the same day of the other smartphones, the recent update to iOS 13.4.1, released on April 7, 2020). In short, Apple's proposal can do very well, given the precedents.
But what are the innovations introduced by the 2020 edition? Well, the Cupertino company has obviously contextualized the iPhone SE in today's smartphone market. This means that it Retina HD IPS LCD screen with 1334 x 756 pixel resolution has a diagonal equal to 4.7 inches and that the dimensions of the device are brought to 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (the original iPhone SE had dimensions equal to 123.8 x 58.3 x 7, 6 mm). The weight is 148 grams.
Apple has therefore revised the concept of "compact", increasing the diagonal of the screen and, consequently, the dimensions. This choice was necessary to allow the viewing of multimedia content on a sufficiently large display.
Of course, the screen resolution is not as high as that of an iPhone 11 (1792 x 828 pixels), but we remind you that we are talking about a panel with a lower diagonal and we know how much Apple is a guarantee from the point of view of the displays it uses. in its products.
Under the shell we find an A13 Bionic processor with third generation Neural Engine. In case you are wondering, it is the same SoC of the iPhone 11 family. In short, at the time of release, iPhone SE will mount the same processor as the current top of the range from Apple. However, as now Apple tradition, we do not know the amount of RAM mounted. The internal memory cuts are instead 64/128 / 256GB. There are those who say that the 64GB variant starts to be a little "tight" in 2020, but in reality for many users it is even more than good, especially if used in pairs with an iCloud subscription.
As for the design, in the front we find the classic physical Home button, while at the top there are the 7MP front camera (f / 2.2) and the ear capsule. On the back, however, we find a single 12MP wide angle (f / 1.8, 5x digital zoom, 4K / 60fps video), obviously accompanied by the LED flash. The materials used are aluminum and glass. In short, users who appreciate the usual experience offered by iPhones with Touch ID will find themselves at home, a choice that however penalizes the product at the level of innovation.
For the rest, there is no lack of IP67 certification and all the necessary connectivity, from Bluetooth 5.0 to NFC, passing through the Gigabit LTE. Interesting support for Dual SIM (nanoSIM + eSIM) and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), aspects that are hardly found in this price range. The connector is the usual Lightning, while the operating system is obviously iOS 13. As far as autonomy is concerned, Apple says it will be similar to that offered by iPhone 8, while the recharge can take place at 18W. Wireless charging is also available.
Speaking of pricing and availability, the 2020 edition of iPhone SE has a cost of 499 euros in the 64GB variant internal memory, 549 euros for the 128GB and 669 euros for the 256GB model. Pre-orders will start at 2:00 pm on April 17, 2020, while actual availability will begin on April 24. The colors available are (PRODUCT) RED (which contributes to the Global Fund), Black and White.
