Apple has finally unveiled the new iPhone called the iPhone SE and it’s the company’s first low-cost smartphone in years. The iPhone SE was rumoured to launch for the past few months and now it’s finally here. The smartphone is packed with similar features as its counterparts, however there are some noticeable differences.
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For starters, the iPhone SE is smaller than the iPhone 11 Series and comes in three storage variants i.e. 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. The smartphone has a 4.7-inch LCD display with a single selfie camera at the front and a 12MP shooter at the back. The iPhone SE also has its own portait mode called “monocular depth sensing.” In terms of video capture, the iPhone SE supports upto 4K resolution at 60FPS as well. The display has a resolution of 1334×750 pixels and 326ppi. The fingerprint sensor has made a return in the form of TouchID following Apple’s classic design when it was first launched on the iPhone 5. The smartphone will be available in two colours i.e. white, black and product red. The phone will be bundled with a 5W charger but can be fast-charaged using a 18W PD charger. The iPhone SE also supports QI wireless charging like the iPhone 11 series. The iPhone SE also supports dual-sim albiet the seconday number can only be activated as an e-sim. Finally, the iPhone SE is water- and dust-resistant with an IP67 rating for water resistance up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.
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The iPhone SE is powered by the same A13 Bionic chip found on its flagship phones and runs on the latest iOS 13 operating system. A cheaper iPhone is a great way to get access to iOS and the App Store without having to shell out flagship prices and this is probably the iPhone 9’s biggest appeal. For a more affordable price, customers will get access to a robust ecosystem and the longevity it offers that has become synonymous with Apple products. It is also perfect for customers who don’t necessarily need super big phones with large screens. The smaller size helps the iPhone SE stand out as smartphones keep getting bigger with each year.
The iPhone SE will be available in India starting at Rs 42,500 however, it is not clear when the phone will be able to buy in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown situation.
