Congratulations to all lovers big screens, 4-inch iPhones! March 21, 2016 year of Apple updated the line of 4-inch iPhones with the new iPhone SE. This means we have a choice. We may not buy big iPhones with 4.7″ or 5.5″ screens just because they are recent models. If you love not big screen and the good old “five” has always suited you, today you can buy a new, fresh 4-inch iPhone SE with modern and up-to-date hardware inside.
The most important thing is that people who went with the iPhone 5 have already encountered problems related to the software. For example, the function " night mode” from iOS 9.3 is no longer supported by the “five” and, apparently, it is not a fact that the iPhone 5 will support all the functions. Those. Apple is gradually phasing out support for the 5, and by purchasing the iPhone SE we get the most up-to-date device with the latest processor, which will support all the functions, all the new ones. iOS versions the next 5 years. Yes, we will even sell or ditch it earlier :)
Colors and housing
The first thing you immediately want to pay attention to is the presence of a new color in the line Apple iPhone and, also, in the line of 4-inch iPhones - Rose Gold (Rose gold). At one time, Apple introduced this color in and now decided to equip the next version of the iPhone. new color popular and already three devices from all Apple products have it. I'm really sure that soon we will wait and.
The shape of the iPhone SE identically repeats the shape of the iPhone 5S, so all cases from your fives will roll. They just took any of our 4-inch iPhones and stuffed modern, up-to-date hardware into it. Updated, in other words. Well, rightly so, because the iPhone 5S has a rather beautiful, convenient, comfortable, in general - optimal shape and all it lacks is the relevance of the filling.
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What is the processor in the iPhone SE
The processor of the iPhone SE is the current A9 chip, which is in the iPhone 6S in this moment. Also, the A9 chip has an M9 co-processor that provides contactless access to Siri - now you can just say “ Hey Siri” and it will activate. No more holding down the Home button.
How much RAM is in iPhone SE
Luckily iPhone SE got 2 GB random access memory, just like the iPhone 6S. So no lags. The phone works quickly and without brakes. he definitely won't. Even faster than the iPhone 5S and even slightly better than the last 6S. Although on Apple presentations showed that new iPhone SE performance is on par with the iPhone 6S and exceeds the speed and power of the iPhone 5S by 2 times. BUT graphics chip ahead of the iPhone 5S 3 times.
How much memory is in the iPhone SE
his own iPhone memory SE received 16 GB and 64 GB. Yes, only two models will be available. However, already this topic with 16 GB infuriates. In 2016, putting so much, and even with the support of shooting 4K video, is not interesting. Well, it is clear that this is a marketing ploy and that they follow the concept of the iPhone 6S. Maybe everything will change with the release.
What OS does the iPhone SE run on?
The iPhone SE ships with iOS 9.3 on board. And accordingly it will support iOS 10 and subsequent new ones, fresh versions iPhoneOS.
Battery
The battery life is much better than the iPhone 5S. This is another reason to upgrade to new iphone. iPhone battery SE can keep longer charge in all types of work with the phone. I provide a table:
| Action | iPhone 5s | iPhone SE |
| Music mode | 40 h | 50 h |
| Video viewing | 10 h | 13 h |
| Internet via WiFi | 10 h | 13 h |
| Internet via LTE (4G) | 10 h | 13 h |
| Internet via 3G | 8 h | 12 h |
| Calls over 3G network | 10 h | 14 h |
As you can see, the iPhone SE will be better friends with the battery. I think that with the usual standard use phone battery lasts for 1.5 days.
Camera
iPhone SE received the iPhone 6S camera with a 12 megapixel matrix, pixel focus function and 63 megapixel panoramic shooting. The iPhone SE has a built-in separate processor, which works with the camera, so photos taken on the iPhone SE will far exceed the quality of photos taken on the iPhone 5S. Also, I pinned one more feature - the iPhone SE will have “ true tone Flash” is a screen flash, if you take a picture in a dark environment where there is little light, then when taking a picture iPhone display SE will light up bright white at maximum backlight, which is not even available to use to set it. Thus, you can take selfies in low light and get sane pictures.
Same way, iPhone camera SE received support for 4K video shooting. So, now, all new iPhones can shoot amazing videos. Your iPhone 5S can't do that. It is clear that when planning to shoot often in 4K, you need to buy a model not with 16 GB of memory. I plan to take 64 GB right away, because my “five” for 16 GB has already tortured me with insufficient memory. Estimate - that phone is 49 meters free ... (((It was somehow -100 MB. How it happened is not clear.
networks
LTE
The speed of LTE (4G) has increased to 150 Mbps, which is 50% faster than the iPhone 5S. now the internet will be sooo fast! So we buy iPhone SE and wait for LTE to be brought to Ukraine. They say it will be in 2017. Voice Over LTE.
WiFi
iPhone SE supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac. For those who do not understand - the data transfer rate is possible up to 433 Mbps. And it's three times faster than the iPhone 5S. Yeah, the Internet will be fast. Well, support for Wi-Fi calls.
NFC
Of course, the NFC chip will also be in the iPhone SE - where would we be without it in our time. I won't say anything special about him. There is nothing. Just know that the iPhone SI will be able to pay in stores where there is Apple Pay.
Bluetooth
Another moment for wireless interfaces- iPhone SE has Bluetooth 4.2 version. Accordingly, bluetooth will save battery and connect faster.
Chips
3D Touch on the iPhone SE will unfortunately not be supported. Apple decided to leave this feature behind the iPhone 6S. And what is also not encouraging - Touch ID (ring button, fingerprint scanner) has not been updated to the second version. Let me remind you that the iPhone 6S has Touch ID 2.0, which reads data much faster - much!!! And stayed here touch version ID 1.0, which is in the iPhone 5S. Why they didn’t update it is strange, well, it means they will update it in next version iPhone SE 2. What did you think? We will definitely look forward to it next year. I don't think Apple will stop. I think that it is necessary to promote the line of 4-inch smartphones. Because there is a demand. Speculation, conjectures and analysis of what the iPhone SE 2 will be like, read tomorrow on in the section.
iPhone SE price, iPhone SE release date, sales start
the date iPhone release SE is scheduled for March 31st. Although the pre-order can be done as early as March 24. iPhone SE will be released on March 31 in the countries of the first wave, which will include:
- Australia
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- hong kong
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Puerto Rico
- Singapore
- England
iPhone SE release date in Ukraine and Russia May. The new iPhone SE will be released in Ukraine and Russia in May, because Apple plans to launch it on the market in 110 more countries in May. I think that we are on this list anyway. And the iPhone SE will be sold at a price of 400 bucks for 16 GB and 500 bucks for 64 GB. If the official iPhone price SE in USA:
- $399 for 16 Gb
- $499 dollars for 64 Gb
then in Ukraine it will be much more expensive. As usual, there is a surcharge for the delivery and, plus, the shops wind up a crazy cheat. Therefore, the approximate price of the iPhone SE in Ukraine is UAH 14,000 and UAH 16,000 for the 16 and 64 gigabyte models, respectively. By the way, in Ukraine you can pre-order the iPhone SE right now, at the link.
Video reviews iPhone SE
Apple official video:
Video review black iPhone SE-The Verge:
Video review of the golden iPhone SE – Slash Gear
Video review - cases from the iPhone 5S will go to the iPhone SE
That's all for iPhone review SE. Generally good device. Especially for those who don't like large displays on phones. Worthy iPhone replacement 5, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. And the price is very pleased. This is the most affordable iphone in the world today. The modern filling, in the form of an awesome camera, like the iPhone 6S, a powerful and fast processor, a beautiful rose gold color, makes this iPhone the best among 4-inch iPhones, modern and relevant.
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The iPhone SE smartphone, despite the fact that it was known long before its release, made many wonder and raised a lot of questions. Does anyone else buy 4-inch iPhones? Isn't Apple playing with fire with this design? It can be argued that the answer to both questions is yes, but after getting to know the phone, it becomes clear that this does not matter. Regardless of the reasons that forced the company to go for the creation of this device, the iPhone SE (photo posted later in the article) is equally a great smartphone for beginners to get acquainted with the iOS OS, and for users with small hands.
Just because the new iPhone SE looks like an old-fashioned device doesn't mean it functions the same way. In a familiar and relatively inexpensive form, Apple managed to squeeze performance flagship level and the best time battery life, which the iPhone has been demonstrating for many years. It lacks some of the niceties of the 6s and its screen might be too small for some, but the SE is the best. compact smartphone that the company has ever produced.
If you answer quickly, then this is an iPhone 6s in a 5s body. On this, in principle, you can stop. Although this statement is greatly simplified, it is true. Almost all of the things that make the 6s what it is are here, only now they're compressed into a body that never seemed to be seen again. Apple could have taken the economically conscious route of offering a smaller iPhone 6, in which case we can only be glad that didn't happen. The performance of the phone will be discussed below, but the A9 chipset with the M9 motion processor used in the SE is an exact copy flagship models companies, starting with clock frequency up to 2 GB of RAM with which it is paired. In short, the SE doesn't feel like a second-rate device.
This also applies to its design. The iPhone SE 64 GB is just as light and well-built as the 5S two years ago, with a few minor differences. In fact, aside from the introduction of rose gold to the iPhone SE Rose Gold, which the 5s didn't have, there are only two changes: the SE logo on the back and matte bevels around the phone's flat edges. If someone liked the old school design of the iPhone 5s, then they will feel right at home. And if not, then he was not going to purchase this smartphone anyway.
There is a third camp: buyers who liked the design of the 5s and then opened the big screen generation. And for them to return to small phone after two years with the sixth family, it would be strange. They wonder how they could use small screens for so long? Buyers even after a week can not dial text messages close on-screen keyboard like they did before. In addition, there is a sense of frustration at how little text can fit on a smaller display.
However, size has its advantages. According to owners, after months of use big smartphones(iPhone 6s Plus, Galaxy Note 5 and Nexus 6p, etc.) right hand is in a rather stressful state. She gets tired quickly and starts to hurt, especially when trying to reach the bottom edge of the phone with her little finger or when stretching her thumb across the screen to tap something in the corner. A week of SE use is like a mini-vacation for the hand. Display small size It won't be for everyone, but there's no denying that the SE is a very handy little device.
In the tested iPhone SE 64GB Space Gray gray color there is 64 GB of internal memory. Nearly 64, since IOS 9.3 takes up some space, leaving 55.7 GB available. It is not surprising that the model entry level comes with 16 GB of memory, but hopefully this is the last time the company leaves so little space for the user's data and programs. This is just one of the compromises that have to be made, moving to such a form factor at such a price. For example, none of the modifications, including the iPhone SE 64GB Gray, has 3D Touch. Fingerprint scanners on navigation buttons home screen belong to the first generation, which is not as fast as in 6s. And the front camera is a 1.2-megapixel step back to the fifth model.
In addition to the already mentioned gray and rose-gold body colors, the Apple iPhone SE Gold is produced in gold and silver in silver.
It can be said with confidence iPhone screen SE that this is a full match with the 5s display. It still runs at 1136 x 640, which also means the same pixel density of 326dpi (same as the 6s). If you look not at the numbers, but at the screen itself, you can see that it is as bright and saturated as in the old days. However, 6s buyers will need some time to get used to the display. The screen is slightly darker than the 6s or 6s Plus, and the color temperature is slightly warmer. If anything, the biggest difference here is the loss of 3D Touch, which some will feel more keenly than others. But some buyers, who enthusiastically embraced 3D Touch gestures when the 6s arrived, now rarely use them. Therefore, iPhone owners with experience may not worry about the lack of this function, and beginners will not even notice its absence.
The single speaker located at the bottom of the SE, meanwhile, is a lot louder than you might expect, especially in the highs and mids. Any long-term listening will still need a pair of headphones, but the speaker packs enough power to sound YouTube videos and spice up your favorite soundtrack.
Apple iPhone 5 SE comes with iOS firmware 9.3, which doesn't add much important functions. Anyway, the most notable addition is Night Shift, a feature that can automatically lower color temperature screen to ease eye strain at night. It's not quite new idea. Applications like f.lux have been able to do this on the desktop for years. Compared to regular white, warm colors really make evening reading easier. Instead of setting a specific night mode schedule, you can manually adjust the screen's warmth. In theory, the color change should help ease the sleep cycle, but the result is an annoying orange display. According to customer reviews, this does not help them fall asleep faster, but there is hope that there will be those who will find this feature useful.
In addition, it is now possible to block certain entries in the Notes application. Opening them requires a password or placing a finger on the touch fingerprint sensor. And Verizon subscribers are finally able to make Wi-Fi calls to their friends (others have been able to use this for some time). The Health app now takes into account nutrition data. This program is especially nice to have on the SE: the smaller size of the device allows the phone to be a more enjoyable workout companion.
Yes, and the News app has become a little better at determining what topics users give to greater preference. While it still overestimates Donald Trump's relevance, this is likely a symptom of a larger problem. With iOS 9.3, 3D Touch has become more diverse, but it is obvious that not a single gesture works here. That is life.
Oddly enough, some phone owners are experiencing strange Siri behavior after turning on the voice activation setting. When listening to an audiobook in the Audible app, snippets of it with phrases that didn't sound like "Hey Siri" brought a virtual assistant to life, puzzled by a puzzle of random snippets of dialogue. The same book on 6s did not cause a similar effect.
The iPhone 6s camera is great. And since it is exactly the same in SE, there is no doubt about its quality. In fact, it's even a little better. next reason: The Apple iPhone 5 SE is slightly thicker and lacks the awkward bulge of the sixth generation. Here's an argument in favor of thicker phones.
In any case, we can talk for a long time about how the company's defense in depth does not allow shedding light on the neighboring photodiodes covered with darkness, but this is not necessary. All you really need to know is that the phone is capable of capturing amazingly detailed, beautiful color photos. The shots on the SE and 6s Plus are almost identical. True, the latter leads the way when it comes to photography in low light conditions, as it has optical stabilization Images.
In low light, the smartphone copes perfectly well, supporting minimum level noise, although buyers prefer Galaxy camera S7. The SE is also capable of shooting 4K video that looks smooth and evenly exposed, even when tracking moving subjects. It's certainly nice to have this feature, but with 16GB of storage - and many will agree - users probably won't want to shoot videos of such high quality.
There are two other things worth mentioning. First, the iPhone SE supports "live photos," moving images that add a bit of feeling and context to your shots. Since there is no 3D Touch, the program will be launched by a long press on the button Live Photo. Secondly, selfies are not as good as on 6s. Apple did not bother to improve the 1.2-megapixel front camera at the top of the device, though the 6s' 5MP sensor doesn't take up much more space. As a result, the photos are noisier. Although they are suitable for Instagram, they lack the liveliness that a matrix with high resolution. By at least The SE is equipped with a Retina flash that provides extra brightness activates the phone screen.
The SE is more powerful than its old-fashioned looks might suggest. Combination modern chipset From swiping through home screens and switching between apps to running graphics-intensive games, the Apple A9 with 2GB of RAM is enough to keep the device running effortlessly. The last time the company launched a budget 4-inch phone (it was a second-rate iPhone 5c), it felt dated from the start. But the ability to squeeze in the stuffing of your flagship mobile phone in a small $399 iPhone is impressive. For the first time in years, it's possible to own a 4-inch model without sacrificing performance for size.
Below are the test results of the phone. Its performance more or less matches that of the most expensive Apple models.
Results table iPhone testing SE vs 6, 6s, 6s+.
A funny video is already circulating on the Web, in which one humorist gives ordinary people on the streets in the hands of two iPhone 5S and says that one of them is the new iPhone SE. They immediately find a bunch of advantages in one of the devices, not even realizing that in fact they are the same. After the start iPhone sales The SE experiment can be repeated, and it is unlikely that anything will change.
And all why? Because Apple just took the “stuffing” from the iPhone 6S and packed it into a case from a three-year-old smartphone. Saving savings, but the course is still not the most beautiful. New model Still, it should be new in terms of design.
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The guy was given two iPhone 5S and was told that one of them was the new iPhone SE. The subject immediately began to praise one of the devices, and scold the second. The same way other participants reacted.2. The iPhone SE doesn't have the best specs
Let's face it: with the optimization of the system and hardware, Apple developers are doing a solid five. But this does not negate the fact that 2 GB of memory in a modern smartphone is far from being as much as we would like.
Well, the limited 16 gigabytes of memory is like a voluntary consent to pain and suffering. How many movies, games, music and photos can you store on those 12-13 gigabytes that Apple actually left you with? Yes, there is a model with 64 GB of memory, but cunning Americans will ask you to fork out extra for it and pay 10,000 rubles on top.
3. For the same money you can buy a very good Android smartphone
Recall that the Apple iPhone SE in Russia costs 38,000 rubles. So many potential buyers they will ask for a younger version with 16 GB of memory, which, as we all know very well, cannot be expanded.
What else can you buy with this money? Almost any last year's flagship at the official price! For example, samsung galaxy S6 for 39,000 rubles, LG G4 for 40,000 rubles, Sony Xperia Z5 Compact for 36,000 rubles or even very fresh and very powerful Huawei Mate 8 for 40,000 rubles. At "gray" sellers, these devices can be found even cheaper.
4. A 4-inch screen is too small
Try to find at least one more or less modern smartphone on Android with a screen diagonal that will not exceed 4 inches. They simply do not exist, because the main part of the market has long been models with a display diagonal of 4.7 to 5.5 inches. Even the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, which everyone considers a very small smartphone, is equipped with a 4.6-inch screen!
Another stone in Apple's garden for pixels: the screen resolution of the iPhone SE is 1136x640 pixels and does not even reach the usual HD (1280x720 pixels). Well, the current standard for a decent “strong average” on Android today is Full HD (1920x1080 pixels). By the way, it is largely because of the screen with low resolution iPhones last longer and require less processing power to perform various tasks.
To put it quite simply, Full HD today is good, just HD is not enough, but still normal, less than HD (like Apple's) - in fact, the last century.
5. Do you really want a non-top-of-the-line iPhone?
New iPhones are often bought contrary to common sense: just for the sake of prestige. If we consider the iPhone SE from this point of view, then you should seriously think about how friends and colleagues will perceive the appearance of the gadget in your hands. Most likely, they will simply decide that you still have old iPhone 5S. But even if you can convince them, then you will not be able to get +5 to respect and respect. To do this, you will have to wait for September and take the iPhone 7 on credit.
By the way, in case you missed iPhone presentation SE, then we have saved especially for you. Well, be sure to read about it too - we are still for an objective approach: the new gadget has both disadvantages and advantages.
Finally, Apple has released a new smaller iPhone model, and it turned out, it seems, not as compromise as the iPhone 5c. iPhone SE prices start at Rs. (and compared to other iPhones, it's inexpensive), the phone feels like a 5s, and has almost the same hardware as a 6s. It seems to be simple. However, when it comes to choosing and purchasing a phone, you need to take into account a bunch of parameters, characteristics and features in order to understand whether this or that model actually meets your expectations. Let's see what the iPhone SE is.
1. Most Powerful 4" Smartphone
Over the past couple of years, we, perhaps, have not seen really interesting compact smartphones. Sony released a few models, but they weren't good enough - they were always compromises.
SE does not look like a compromise solution. He inherited almost all of his components from the current flagship, : A9 processor, 2 GB RAM, Apple Pay, amazing 12MP camera, 4K video, live photos and more. The performance of the iPhone SE hardware should not be in doubt.
For the first time in two years, a four-inch phone doesn't leave the impression that something is missing. After all, SE is a Special Edition!
2. This is the beloved iPhone 5s
Compared to the curved and flowing shapes of the iPhone 6 and 6s iPhone design 5s was sharper, boxier and more angular. And even after two and a half years, it does not seem outdated. Fans of this model would even call it classic. In addition, this phone can be safely put in your pocket or held with one hand!
SE looks almost like 5s. The only difference is that the edge of the phone is matte instead of shiny. Besides, Apple logo on the back panel is made in accordance with the color of the phone. Oh, and still available color scheme rose gold.
3. Small differences
Everyone tends to compare the iPhone SE with 6s rather than 5s, because of the similar package. But this is not exactly a 6s in a smaller body, there are some minor differences.
The iPhone SE smartphone, despite the fact that it was known long before its release, made many wonder and raised a lot of questions. Does anyone else buy 4-inch iPhones? Isn't Apple playing with fire with this design? It can be argued that the answer to both questions is yes, but after getting to know the phone, it becomes clear that this does not matter. Regardless of the reasons that forced the company to go for the creation of this device, the iPhone SE (photo posted later in the article) is equally a great smartphone for beginners to get acquainted with the iOS OS, and for users with small hands.
Summary
Just because the new iPhone SE looks like an old-fashioned device doesn't mean it functions the same way. Into a familiar and relatively inexpensive form, Apple has managed to squeeze in flagship-level performance and the best battery life the iPhone has seen in years. It lacks some of the niceties of the 6s and its screen might be too small for some, but the SE is the best compact smartphone the company has ever made.
iPhone SE phone: what is it?
If you answer quickly, then this is an iPhone 6s in a 5s body. On this, in principle, you can stop. Although this statement is greatly simplified, it is true. Almost all of the things that make the 6s what it is are here, only now they're compressed into a body that never seemed to be seen again. Apple could have taken the economically conscious route of offering a smaller iPhone 6, in which case we can only be glad that didn't happen. The phone's performance will be discussed below, but the A9 chipset with the M9 motion processor used in the SE is a carbon copy of the company's flagship models, from its clock speed to the 2GB of RAM it's paired with. In short, the SE doesn't feel like a second-rate device.
This also applies to its design. The iPhone SE 64 GB is just as light and well-built as the 5S two years ago, with a few minor differences. In fact, aside from the introduction of rose gold to the iPhone SE Rose Gold, which the 5s didn't have, there are only two changes: the SE logo on the back and matte bevels around the phone's flat edges. If someone liked the old school design of the iPhone 5s, then they will feel right at home. And if not, then he was not going to purchase this smartphone anyway.
There is a third camp: buyers who liked the design of the 5s and then opened the big screen generation. And for them to return to a small phone after two years spent with the sixth family, it would be strange. They wonder how they could use small screens for so long? Shoppers, even after a week, can't type text messages on the cramped on-screen keyboard as they used to. In addition, there is a sense of frustration at how little text can fit on a smaller display.
Better less is better
However, size has its advantages. According to owners, after months of using large smartphones (iPhone 6s Plus, Galaxy Note 5 and Nexus 6p, etc.), the right hand is in a rather tense state. She gets tired quickly and starts to hurt, especially when trying to reach the bottom edge of the phone with her little finger or when stretching her thumb across the screen to tap something in the corner. A week of SE use is like a mini-vacation for the hand. The small display isn't for everyone, but there's no denying that the SE is a very handy little device.
The tested iPhone SE 64GB Space Gray phone in gray color has 64 GB of internal memory. Nearly 64, since IOS 9.3 takes up some space, leaving 55.7 GB available. It's no surprise that the entry-level model comes with 16GB of storage, but hopefully this is the last time the company leaves so little room for user data and programs. This is just one of the compromises that have to be made, moving to such a form factor at such a price. For example, none of the modifications, including the iPhone SE 64GB Gray, has 3D Touch. on the home screen buttons are from the first generation, which is not as fast as in 6s. And the front camera is a 1.2-megapixel step back to the fifth model.
In addition to the already mentioned gray and rose-gold body colors, the Apple iPhone SE Gold is produced in gold and silver in silver.
Image and sound
We can confidently say about the screen of the iPhone SE that it is a complete match for the 5s display. It still runs at 1136 x 640, which also means the same pixel density of 326dpi (same as the 6s). If you look not at the numbers, but at the screen itself, you can see that it is as bright and saturated as in the old days. However, 6s buyers will need some time to get used to the display. The screen is slightly darker than the 6s or 6s Plus, and the color temperature is slightly warmer. If anything, the biggest difference here is the loss of 3D Touch, which some will feel more keenly than others. But some buyers, who enthusiastically embraced 3D Touch gestures when the 6s arrived, now rarely use them. Therefore, iPhone owners with experience may not worry about the lack of this function, and beginners will not even notice its absence.
The single speaker located at the bottom of the SE, meanwhile, is a lot louder than you might expect, especially in the highs and mids. Any long-term listening will still need a pair of headphones, but the speaker packs enough power to sound YouTube videos and spice up your favorite soundtrack.
Software
The Apple iPhone 5 SE ships with iOS 9.3, which doesn't add many critical features. If anything, the most notable addition is Night Shift, a feature that can automatically lower the screen's color temperature to ease eye strain at night. This is not a completely new idea. Applications like f.lux have been able to do this on the desktop for years. Compared to regular white, warm colors really make evening reading easier. Instead of setting a specific night mode schedule, you can manually adjust the screen's warmth. In theory, the color change should help ease the sleep cycle, but the result is an annoying orange display. According to customer reviews, this does not help them fall asleep faster, but there is hope that there will be those who will find this feature useful.
In addition, it is now possible to block certain entries in the Notes application. Opening them requires a password or placing a finger on the touch fingerprint sensor. And Verizon subscribers are finally able to make Wi-Fi calls to their friends (others have been able to use this for some time). The Health app now takes into account nutrition data. This program is especially nice to have on the SE: the smaller size of the device allows the phone to be a more enjoyable workout companion.
Yes, and the News app has become a little better at determining which topics users prefer. While it still overestimates Donald Trump's relevance, this is likely a symptom of a larger problem. With iOS 9.3, 3D Touch has become more diverse, but it is obvious that not a single gesture works here. That is life.
Oddly enough, some phone owners are experiencing strange Siri behavior after turning on the voice activation setting. When listening to an audiobook in the Audible app, snippets of it with phrases that didn't sound like "Hey Siri" brought a virtual assistant to life, puzzled by a puzzle of random snippets of dialogue. The same book on 6s did not cause a similar effect.
Camera
The iPhone 6s camera is great. And since it is exactly the same in SE, there is no doubt about its quality. In fact, it's even slightly better for the following reason: The Apple iPhone 5 SE is slightly thicker, lacking the awkward bulge found on the sixth generation. Here's an argument in favor of thicker phones.
In any case, we can talk for a long time about how the company's defense in depth does not allow shedding light on the neighboring photodiodes covered with darkness, but this is not necessary. All you really need to know is that the phone is capable of capturing amazingly detailed, beautiful color photos. The shots on the SE and 6s Plus are almost identical. True, the latter leads the way when it comes to photography in low light conditions, as it has optical image stabilization.
In low light, the smartphone performs well, keeping the noise level to a minimum, although buyers prefer the Galaxy S7's camera. The SE is also capable of shooting video that looks smooth and evenly exposed, even when tracking moving subjects. It's certainly nice to have this feature, but with 16GB of storage - and many will agree - users probably won't want to shoot videos of such high quality.
There are two other things worth mentioning. First, the iPhone SE supports "live photos," moving images that add a bit of feeling and context to your shots. Since there is no 3D Touch, a long press on the Live Photo button will start the program. Secondly, selfies are not as good as on 6s. Apple hasn't bothered to improve the 1.2MP front-facing camera on the top of the device, though the 6s' 5MP sensor doesn't take up much more space. As a result, the photos are noisier. Although they are suitable for Instagram, they lack the liveliness that a matrix with a higher resolution is capable of. At least the SE is equipped with Retina flash, which uses the phone's screen to provide extra brightness.
Performance
The SE is more powerful than its old-fashioned looks might suggest. The combination of Apple's state-of-the-art A9 chipset with 2GB of RAM is enough to keep the device running effortlessly, from swiping through home screens and switching between apps to running graphics-intensive games. The last time the company launched a budget 4-inch phone (it was a second-rate iPhone 5c), it felt dated from the start. But being able to cram your flagship cell phone into a small $399 iPhone is impressive. For the first time in years, it's possible to own a 4-inch model without sacrificing performance for size.
Below are the test results of the phone. Its performance more or less matches that of the most expensive Apple models.
Test results table iPhone SE vs 6, 6s, 6s+.
Battery Life
When Apple refused to release the SE's battery capacity data, some users freaked out. But there was no need to worry. You can be calm, as the phone is able to withstand the whole day, and then some more. After charging at nine in the morning after 11 hours of work, there is still 30-40% of the charge. According to the owners, the device can stay without recharging for more than 24 hours, which they are very happy about.
The video test, which consisted of continuous playback of high-definition video with Wi-Fi on and the screen brightness set to 50 percent, showed 13 hours and 40 minutes of iPhone SE functioning. The differences with the manufacturer's claimed 50% increase in battery life are obvious, but the model is still the best indicator of all iPhones. It's amazing that so much energy is contained in such a miniature case.
Price and quality
The iPhone SE is different from others top models become noticeable when evaluating the combination of cost and power - the 16 GB model is the cheapest new phone that Apple has ever released. Therefore, it occupies a special place in the lineup. mobile devices companies. There is no reason left to buy 5s, so the question is whether potential smartphone owners should buy SE or 6s. The iPhone 6 could have been included, but the 6s costs only $100 more. As said, the 6s shares the power of the SE but has a larger 4.7-inch screen. This is quite convenient, but the battery life is reduced.
If someone has a desire to spend about $ 400 on a smartphone and is not attached to Apple, then you can consider the option from LG and Google Nexus 5X. It also provides good performance on reasonable price, but him plastic case does not bear any comparison with the top-notch appearance of the iPhone SE. What kind of phone it is, it becomes clear when you get acquainted with the enormous power Snapdragon chipset 808 that will work in Google Android N that supports multi-screen multitasking.
Conclusion
the biggest downside of the iPhone SE is its size and it's obvious. But if it wasn't for the fact that it's easy to operate with one hand, it would be impossible to understand why Apple went for it. Smaller size, certainly feels great in the hand and in the pocket while walking. The power that the phone is endowed with is impressive. Considering the performance of the processor that Apple has been able to fit into the smaller phone, it's surprising that it doesn't overheat or reduce battery life. Although not the best in the industry, this is an iPhone with good time battery life, which many will like. The SE doesn't hold a charge as well as other iPhones when browsing media, but compared to the 5S, it's a step up. The camera is powerful and sharp, and many will be surprised by the change in image quality.
Phone design is outdated. No other explanation can be found for Apple not creating a smaller iPhone version 6s, except for reasons of economy. Users also dislike outdated technology screen. Minor changes aside, this is an old 2012 iPhone 5 display from almost four years ago. And the image on the phone plays an important role. The owner of the phone should not compare the screen with for example. He will be very upset.
It's safe to say about the iPhone SE that it's not a smartphone for people who welcomed the appearance of more spacious screens, even despite the strange bulges it creates in pockets. If you look at the SE like new Apple product everything makes sense. The phone is relatively cheap, which will be tempting for people who want to finally get rid of their old flip phone. Its small size will suit those who stopped upgrading iPhones when they got too big. But most importantly, it's powerful. Apple fans should wait until the release of the seventh model in September, as this device was not intended for them. If you want a top-of-the-line smartphone that won't empty your pockets or hurt your hand, then the iPhone SE deserves a place on the contenders list.
