Apple proves the rumours right with the quiet announcement of the iPhone SE-- an entry-level iPhone model packing the A13 Bionic processor from the iPhone 11 in the 4.7-inch design of the iPhone 6.
Aimed as a replacement for the iPhone 8, the current Apple smartphone of choice for budget-conscious customers, the iPhone SE features not only the aforementioned A13 Bionic chip, but also what the company claims is the "best single-camera system ever in an iPhone." The 12MP rear-facing shooter uses the capabilities of the A13 Bionic to offer an enhanced Portrait mode and Smart HDR for natural-looking images. Customers can also record 4K 60fps video and edit images using the "powerful" editing tools found in iOS 13.
As for the rest of the handset, the iPhone SE is built out of aerospace-grade aluminium in a choice of black, white and (PRODUCT)RED colours. Construction is water- and dust-resistant, with an IP67 rating allowing water resistance up to 1m for 30 minutes. The display supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback, and handles Haptic Touch for a range of quick action. The Home button includes the fingerprint sensor and is covered with sapphire crystal for increased protection.
The iPhone SE ships by end April 2020 in 64, 128 and 256GB models.
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