Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Apple iPhone SE (2020): Design

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is one of the unique-looking smartphones to launch in 2020. Every other smartphone launched in 2019 and 2020 has tried to achieve a bezel-less design, whereas the Apple iPhone SE (2020) has gone for an old-school approach. At the front, the Apple iPhone SE (2020) has a 16:9 aspect ratio screen with thick bezels on the top and the bottom portion of the 720p HD Retina display with the Touch ID sensor for biometric authentication. This is also one of the most compact smartphones launched this year.

Apple iPhone SE (2020): Hardware Specifications

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is powered by the A13 Bionic, the same chipset that powers the Apple iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. In terms of raw performance, the Apple iPhone SE (2020) will be on point with the top-of-the-line iPhones, as it has the same processor. The Apple iPhone SE (2020) comes with 3GB RAM, which might seem a bit less when compared to other smartphones at this price tag. However, thanks to the optimized iOS, the Apple iPhone SE (2020) will not have any issues even while playing games like PUBG or COD: Mobile.

Apple iPhone SE (2020): Camera Performance

The Apple iPhone SE (2020), just like the iPhone XR has a single 12MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture and it offers features like 4K video recording at 60fps, portrait mode, and portrait lighting. There is a 7MP selfie camera at the front, with support for 1080p video recording at 30fps. In terms of camera performance, the Apple iPhone SE (2020) will output good images, thanks to the software optimization and the new ISP on the A13 Bionic. This is probably the most affordable iPhone with a great camera that can take good pictures in both low-light and artificial lighting conditions.

Apple iPhone SE (2020): Price To Specs Ratio

The base variant of the Apple iPhone SE (2020) retails in India for Rs. 42,500, which makes it the most affordable iPhone with the A13 Bionic chipset. Not just that, the iPhone SE (2020) is also one of the most affordable smartphones with features like wireless charging and IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. Along with the base model, there are two more variants of the Apple iPhone SE (2020), which offer 128GB and 256GB internal storage. All three models support dual SIM with a physical nano-SIM slot and an e-SIM slot.

Apple iPhone SE (2020): Important Features/Highlights

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) comes with an 1820 mAh battery, which might seem a bit small compared to the other Android smartphones. However, the device can last for 13 hours on a single charge and is guaranteed to give an all-day battery life on a single charge. Not just that, the device supports fast wired charging and wireless charging as well. Though it has a 720p screen, the phone does support HDR 10 and Dolby Vision playback, which will further improve the overall video watching experience of the smartphone.

Apple iPhone SE (2020): Verdict

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is a great compact flagship smartphone, for those who are upgrading from devices like the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE, or even the iPhone 7. It has a powerful processor, a great camera, and a good design. If you are okay with a small screen, then the Apple iPhone SE (2020) is the smartphone that you should consider.