Yesterday, Apple launched, as expected, the iPhone SE 2 or iPhone SE 2020, which closely matched rumors, and we talked about its advantages in Yesterday's article. The phone targets a middle price category, where it starts at $ 399. After seeing the specifications of the phone and its price, I decided to own the phone, God willing. In the following lines, I will tell you the reason for this decision, as the device may be suitable for you as well.
Before we start
This article is based on experience and a personal decision to own the phone, and I decided to share with you why I chose it specifically; By mentioning my own reasons, a reader might say, “I also have the same reasons for owning this device,” or another would say “No, these reasons are not important to me.” Everyone has an opinion and has the decision.
Top speed matters
The iPhone SE 2020 comes with the latest Apple A13 processor, which is the same processor found in the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, which means that the iPhone will deliver impressive performance, especially when taking into account that it comes with a smaller screen and fewer pixels than each 11 family. We know about the memory capacity in the phone, but it is expected to be 3 GB, like the iPhone XR, and this makes us expect impressive performance for the phone. Although I rarely play on my device, I need speed in completing all work applications.
Perfect camera for traditional use
When talking about the camera, we mention 3 different points.
◉ Still photos with the rear camera: And here comes the phone comes with a prominent single camera similar to the one in the iPhone XR. The similarity did not stop at the design only, as it is very similar in many or most of the features, but the surprise is that it also carries the basic features of the 11 camera as it comes with support for 6 patterns of portraiture effects such as the iPhone 11 and also comes with support for the new generation of smart HDR technology and excels in These points are on the XR camera.
◉ Video shooting with the rear camera: What happened in the still images we find repeated in the filming of the video; The video shooting performance of the SE 2 comes midway between the XR and the 11, being the same as XR in all points and also featuring a "QuickTake video" capture feature. The camera only lacks 11 features, zooming in and out, as well as shooting 60fps HDR video, as it comes in SE at 30fps.
◉ Front camera: Here is a major weakness in the iPhone SE, as it comes with the same front camera as the iPhone 8, because it does not include the TrueDepth depth sensor. Yes, Apple added a feature of portrait photography, depth control, and portrait lighting, but it missed major features such as dynamic photography, cinematic video stabilization, and of course, anemoji and memoji, because the TrueDepth sensor, as mentioned, does not exist.
For me, I shoot with the rear camera, as well as shoot a lot of videos, and these things are provided to me by the SE 2 with an efficiency greater than XR and close to 11. I rarely shoot "selfie" photos or videos, I will not feel that anything is missing because of the old camera.
Screen is small but!
IPhone SE comes with a 4.7-inch screen in the old traditional size; This makes it a small screen by current standards; But I really don't care about this matter because I am mainly an iPad user; Smaller iPad provides double the bigger iPhone screen; No matter how large the iPhone screen is, it will not come close to the iPad. The small screen, although it has defects, of course, but it will provide the legendary feature of "using the phone with one hand." By the way, the SE screen comes with the same technology as the 8A Retina HD screen, not the Liquid Retina HD found in the XR and 11.
Price is a crucial point
The iPhone SE 2 comes with three storage capacities, which are 64 GB at $ 399, 128 GB at $ 449, and 256 GB at $ 549. Of course, these are the prices of the American store and do not include value-added tax there. The price in the UAE Arab store is 1699/1909/2329 dirhams, which is 830 dirhams / riyals cheaper than the iPhone XR. Although the XR will provide me with a larger screen, a FaceID sensor, and a larger battery, the above is not enough incentive to pay an additional $ 225 for the previous benefits and the loss of the new processor, better network support, and better imaging features.
Miscellaneous points
◉ The iPhone SE 2 screen is the same as the iPhone 8 screen, with the only difference being the cancellation of 3D Touch and the use of Haptic Touch. Apple abandoned this technology, it is not surprising.
◉ iPhone SE 2 comes with the same dimensions, weight and size 8 completely without the slightest difference.
◉ The iPhone SE 2 comes with the same water resistance as the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and even the XR, which is IP67 standard. It is reported that the family of 11 comes with a better standard, which is IP68.
◉ The communication chip provided by the phone is the same as the one in the 11 starting from support for Gigabit-class LTE networks, Wi-Fi 6 technology, 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5. But the device lacks an Ultra Wideband chip that we do not use yet and it is said that it will start to have a real benefit with AirTags.
last word
If you have the financial ability, of course buying an iPhone 11 will be better than SE 2; The acquisition of the best 11 Pro and the acquisition of the best 11 Pro Max; But if you are not looking for the absolute best, but are looking for specific benefits and do not want to overpay for benefits that you rarely use; Here the iPhone SE 2020 offers you the best value for money. In the end, the choice is yours, you are the one who will pay for your device.
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