- Jun 27, 2020
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 12, 2020
Overview: Firstly the Iphone SE 2 has a similar aesthetic to the Iphone 8, but the hardware of the Iphone 11 so the phone runs super smooth. The phone size is quite small and compact, but this makes it much more comfortable to hold and us. However this is also means the display size is smaller so things may be harder to see. The build quality is as you would expect, the phone has a glass, front and back, and then an aluminium frame, so it will not break easily. The battery is still good, despite the low capacity, you are still able to charge the device relatively fast. The resolution of the display is not super crisp, but is still usable and at a good quality. Watching movies and other content may not look as good as you expect, especially since the display is an LCD, so colours will not look accurate. The Iphone SE 2 rear camera is decent, producing good looking pictures and high quality videos, but the selfie camera is slightly worse at a lower resolution. The rear camera is far superior, and even in low light condition you will get good looking photos. Ultimately this phone is for someone who prioritises raw power and performance over the other features such as, a high quality display, camera, a large battery etc. Although all these other features are good enough, in some aspects they may seem out of date. With the powerful internals of the small Iphone SE 2 you are able to run heavy application and still run fluidly. If you would like to purchase this phone at Amazon, click Here: https://amzn.to/38ivwSR
Design: The Iphone SE 2 essentially has the same design as the Iphone 8. The phone does have a home button which contains the fingerprint sensor. The overall phone is quite small making it more comfortable to hold but also reducing the size of the display. The Iphone SE 2 comes in a variety of 3 colour finishes White, Black and Red. Also the bezels are much larger than the newer phones, which some people may dislike.
Build Quality: The Iphone SE 2 has a Glass front and back, and then an aluminium frame. The device is reasonably durable, so it will not break easily and still make the device feel premium.
Display: The Display is quite small at only 4.7 inches, so content on the display may be quite hard to see. Also as this the display is an LCD Screen, colours may not look super accurate, especially blacks. The resolution of the display is 750 x 1334 so it is not super high quality but still looks good. It is possible to get better displays with different phones for the price, however the hardware of the Iphone SE 2 is one of the main attraction.
Internals: The Iphone SE 2 has the same chip and power as the Iphone 11, Apple A13 Bionic Chip, along with 3GB ram. This makes applications run fluidly and smoothly. The Iphone SE for a small phone, packs a lot of power allowing you to run heavier and more draining tasks on your phone. Furthermore the Iphone SE 2 has options for Storage starting at 64GB all the way to 256GB so storage should not be a problem. The overall internals of the phone is solid, so the phone will not lag or run slowly.
Camera: The Iphone SE 2 has a single 12MP camera on the back, which will produce good photos and videos, due to better processing of photos and videos. Images will be sharp and detailed to a good standard. The Selfie Camera has a quality of 7MP which is still quite good. In addition the Iphone SE 2 can record up to 4k at 60fps so videos will still look very detailed and the device has some stabilisation making videos look much cleaner. In Low light the device can be slightly worse than in good lighting conditions, but both picture and video is still decent.
Battery: The Iphone SE 2 does not have a big battery at only a capacity of 1821 mAH, which is one of the downside of phone. This means that if you are running heavy applications, the battery may go down fast. However the Iphone SE 2 has fast charging up to 18W, making the phone charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes. You do Also have the option for wireless charging on this phone, but it will be slower than direct plug in charge.
Operating System: IOS 13 (can be updated to latest version)
Other/Extra Features: Iphone SE 2 offers apple pay, click here to find out more about Apple Pay.
Negatives: The battery capacity is unfortunately quite low, and this would make running heavy tasks undesirable as battery life would decrease massively. However the IOS software have lots optimised setting to stop battery life from draining quickly and the fast charge is relatively fast, making up for the small battery. In addition the display is good and usable but is compromised by the large bezels and small size. Although many people may like the display and overall phone size, as it is far more comfortable in usage, this still makes it slightly harder to use.
Verdict: This device is powerful, but is stored in a small form factor and is lightweight. The overall design of the phone is similar to the older generations of the iPhone, as the bezels are quite large. However many people may like the small form factor as it is more comfortable to use and handle. It is also at a lower price but almost as good as Apple's newer flagships. There are a few downfalls of the phone such as battery can be quite weak and the display is not as high quality as today's standards. This phone will also remain being supported due to the powerful chip, so you will keep getting the newer feature for couple years to come. It ultimately comes down to your choice, as some of the downfalls may be more of an issue to some, such as you may dislike the old LCD display, but what your getting is the power of the iPhone 11, with the other aspects being slightly worse (some more than others), all at a lower cost and it still is a premium device.
Rating: 4.4/5
Iphone SE 2 Release Date: 2020
*Apple have not called the Iphone SE (2020), the Iphone SE 2, but it is essentially the second generation of the original Iphone SE
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