Review of the iPhone SE, the four most powerful inches of Apple

IPhone SE Profile

The four inches do not seem to want to go out of style, at least as long as Apple has decided. And it is that on March 21 the official presentation of the iPhone SE, a restrained device, what is considered "small" today, with the well-known design of the iPhone 5s but accompanied by the latest technologies implemented in smart telephony that Apple has available on the market, that is, the body of the iPhone 5s , the soul of the iPhone 6s. In Actualidad Gadget We don't want you to miss any of the technological innovations that they are launching on the market, that's why We bring you the analysis of the iPhone SE, the cheapest iPhone that Apple had ever presented.

Apple has not lost its marketing skills, and as it does with every device, the iPhone SE also has its own tagline, which this time reads'How big you are, small… ». This time we are going to analyze an iPhone SE in the Rose Gold edition, since until now it was an unprecedented color in an iPhone 5s chassis, and we must say that it certainly looks good for lovers of this type of bright pastel color. For those who are still reluctant to carry the large screens that we are used to in their pockets, the iPhone SE becomes a terminal to consider, due to price and power, since as we have said, the device is the cheapest presented so far by the Cupertino company.

A design that has been with us since 2012

Rear of iPhone SE

It is a design that has become both a negative point and a positive point depending on who and how you look at it. For many, the fact of reusing a 2012 model has been a slip on Apple's part, from which a step forward is always expected as far as this branch is concerned. However, for many it is the most successful design to date that Apple has ever used in a phone, which has certainly convinced users who love this type of scheme a lot. On the other hand, the reuse of the design has allowed the company to lower costs, a fact that has been clearly reflected in the price of the device, which is not only the cheapest to date, but is also one of the lowest margins of benefits they bring to the company.

With a length of 12,38 cm, accompanied by a width of 5,86 cm and a thickness of 0,76mm, exactly the same measurements as its namesake, the iPhone 5s, although the weight is slightly altered, in this chance 113 grams, a gram above the iPhone 5s, the model from which it borrows the entire design. Small alterations at a structural level such as the inclusion of the nomenclature "SE" under the sign "iPhone" almost negligible. We can finish this section by saying that the iPhone SE is essentially an iPhone 5s as far as the exterior is concerned, here Apple has not wanted to innovate at all.

IPhone SE connection

However, the brightness of the metallic material and the rear dedicated to the antenna has been slightly modified, and the metals show a much more consistent color, in a finish that we could consider matte, like the rear ones, two spaces white or black depending on the color of the device that have also acquired a color considered matte. The front, whatever our choice, remains completely identical to that of the iPhone 5s. Regarding the range of colors, we find an addition beyond the slight change in tonality, the color that Apple made fashionable reaches four inches, we talk about Rose Gold, this gold / pink is quite striking among the whitish tones of the iPhone SE, accompanied by the Spacial Gray, White Silver and Champagne Gold. At first glance the Rose Gold would be one of the few identifiable as an iPhone SE.

However, the pink tone often makes us confuse metallic material with plastic depending on the circumstances, since they have taken great pains to include some matte tones that could give a plastic sensation. However, the touch remains the same as its predecessor, a combination of aluminum and glass that matches perfectly, with aggressive edges, which, although not the most ergonomic, are not problematic due to the "small" size of the device in question.

The wolf in sheep's clothing, a pointer hardware

IPhone SE photo

Apple wanted to silence the doubts that arose before the device, in everyone's mind was the iPhone 5c, that talkative rehash that cost the Board of Directors more than one displeasure. That's why he decided not to make the same mistake and introduce us to the latest hardware, mostly inheriting the parts of the iPhone 6s, this is the complete section:

  • A9 processor with 64 Bit architecture
  • 2 GB of memory LLDDR4 DRAM
  • M9 Co-Processor
  • NFC chip
  • LTE Advance and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity
  • Wi-Fi Wi? Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac
  • First generation Touch ID

As we can see in the hardware list, it lacks the 3D Touch technology released in the iPhone 6s, to excuse itself Apple has alluded to size issues, however, its Intel connectivity chip will allow transmission speeds of up to 300 Mbps. it would not have been amiss to include or adapt it. The 4-inch screen has a resolution of1.136 by 640 pixels, at 326 pixels per inch identically the same as the iPhone 5s.

Storage is perhaps one of the points that disappoints, the input range starts from 16 GB, completely illogical in front of the camera that we find for example. The next step is to 64 GB, omitting 32 GB and without the possibility of selecting a larger storage. As for the battery, 1.642 mAh According to the latest analysis, they yield between 10 and 20 percent above terminals such as the iPhone 6s and the Samsung Galaxy S7.

The latest software, with all supported features

Comparison iPhone SE and iPhone 6s

That's right, Apple has not only included the hardware of the iPhone 6s to put the band in terms of power, for this it has accompanied the iPhone SE of compatibility with all the news at the software level that include its highest-end devices. The 2GB of RAM memory allows you to run all these novelties, the first is live PhotosThe peculiar Apple photographs that come to life as an animated GIF and are also accompanied by sound are also compatible with the iPhone SE, not for example in the iPhone 6, a device that costs almost two hundred euros more and is still for sale. The retina Flash It is a simulated flash with the brightness of the screen that allows us to take "selfies" in low visibility conditions and that has also been included in the iPhone SE.

However, perhaps the most important feature to consider is «Hey Siri«, The function of keeping Apple's virtual assistant always alert is fully available, the low-power co-processor M9 is in charge of this work, which does not affect the consumption of the iPhone battery at all and allows us to enjoy. In the graphic section, the RAM and processor of the device once again allow us to enjoy the latest presentations in Unreal Engine accompanied by the METAL technology that has so popularized the software in terms of video games on the iOS platform.

The camera at the height of the best

IPhone SE camera

The rear camera has also been inherited from the iPhone 6s, with a 12MP iSight camera with pixels ultra-slim, accompanied by the usual True Tone flash and a focal aperture of 2,2. The new Apple camera is capable of recording video in resolution 4K to 30 FPS, 1080p resolution at 30 or 60 FPS and 1080p slow motion at 120 FPS in addition to 720p at 240 FPS.

On the other hand we find the front camera, the really negative point, while some brands focus on selfies, it seems that Apple gives them up for lost. FaceTime HD camera with 1,2 Mpx and whose focal aperture is 2,4, defends itself, but is far from the forefront of other cameras on the market. In addition, it promises to record video in 720p, although the quality is obviously lower.

Contents of the box, prices and availability

IPhone SE camera

In the box they have not wanted to innovate since Cupertino, we find the EarPods with their polycarbonate box that will allow us to easily store and transport the headphones. The charger adapted to the region where we have made the purchase and the 1,2 meter Lightning cable. As with almost all Apple products, the instruction envelope is accompanied by a couple of vinyls with the brand's logo and a key to open the NanoSIM tank.

The iPhone SE is available in Spain since last April 6However, right now the stock is saturated and deliveries are scheduled for the month of May. Meanwhile the second possibility is to go to the nearest Apple Store and check its availability on-site. Telephone companies will soon take over stock and re-sellers such as RosselliMac and El Corte Inglés already have the reservation period open to get yours.

  • iPhone SE - 16 GB - € 489
  • iPhone SE - 64 GB - 589

Editor's opinion

iPhone SE Rose Gold
  • Editor's rating
  • 4 star rating
489 a 589
  • 80%

  • iPhone SE Rose Gold
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  • Integrated
    Publisher: 80%
  • Screen
    Publisher: 80%
  • Performance
    Publisher: 95%
  • Camera
    Publisher: 90%
  • Autonomy
    Publisher: 85%
  • Portability (size / weight)
    Publisher: 90%
  • Price quality
    Publisher: 85%

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Performance
  • Power
  • Price

Cons

  • Front camera
  • 16GB part


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