The much-awaited and much-hyped iPhone SE 2020 is a huge letdown for users seeking the Apple experience in a constrained budget environment. Apple does not deliver well when money becomes an impeding factor and iPhone SE 2020 is the evidence of that. The SE 2020 looks like an ancient, outdated device with not so persuasive components.

The SE 2020 has ultra-thick bezels and a beefy chin which makes the already smaller screen appear tiny. The phone is powered by an A13 bionic chip which at least performs well. But the phone tends to heat under duress which is a deterring factor for consumers interested in cheaper apple products.

The phone produces decent photos from its single rear camera which is ludicrous for a phone with above mid-range pricing. The AI mediation produces admissible photos, but the absence of an ultra-wide sensor limits its capturing prowess.

A copious amount of battery is drained out while performing HD video playback and continuous gaming on multiplayer titles. The phone supports fast charging but an obsolete 5W charger takes almost 2 hours to charge the 1827mAh battery. Wireless charging is supported with Qi chargers available separately.

Pros / GOOD

Powerful A13 bionic chip
HDR support in the camera app
Wireless charging support
Ample storage space
Touch ID fingerprint sensor

Cons / BAD

Lack of additional camera sensors
Tad overpriced
Heats up very easily
The inadequate battery capacity of merely 1827mAh
Obsolete design
Sluggish 5W charger

Apple iPhone SE 2020 256GB Specification

SUMMARY

Performance	Apple A13 Bionic
Storage	256 GB
Camera	12 MP
Battery	1821 mAh
Display	4.7″ (11.94 cm)
Ram	3 GB
Launch Date In India	June 11, 2020 (Expected)

KEY SPECS

Front Camera	7 MP
Battery	1821 mAh
Processor	Apple A13 Bionic
Display	4.7 inches
Ram	3 GB
Rear Camera	12 MP

SPECIAL FEATURES

Fingerprint Sensor Position	Front
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Applications	iTunes Store, FaceTime, Find My iPhone, Find My Friends

GENERAL

Quick Charging	Yes
Operating System	iOS v13.0
Sim Slots	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Model	iPhone SE 2020 256GB
Launch Date	June 11, 2020 (Expected)
Brand	Apple
Sim Size	SIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIM
Network	4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Audio Features	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Fm Radio	No
Audio Jack	Lightning
Loudspeaker	Yes

PERFORMANCE

Chipset	Apple A13 Bionic
Graphics	Apple GPU (four-core graphics)
Processor	Hexa Core (2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder)
Architecture	64 bit
Ram	3 GB

DESIGN

Build Material	Back: Mineral Glass
Thickness	7.3 mm
Width	67.3 mm
Weight	148 grams
Waterproof	Yes Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter), IP67
Ruggedness	Dust proof
Height	138.4 mm
Colours	Black, Red, White

DISPLAY

Display Type	IPS LCD
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Pixel Density	327 ppi
Screen Protection	Yes
Screen To Body Ratio Calculated	65.23 %
Screen Size	4.7 inches (11.94 cm)
Screen Resolution	750 x 1344 pixels
Touch Screen	Yes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

STORAGE

Internal Memory	256 GB
Expandable Memory	No

CAMERA

Camera Setup	Single
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Camera Features	5 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Image Resolution	4000 x 3000 Pixels
Video Recording Features	Optical Image stabilization
Autofocus	Yes Phase Detection autofocus
Shooting Modes	Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode
Resolution	7 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera
Physical Aperture	F2.2
Optical Image Stabilisation	Yes
Flash	Yes Retina Flash
Video Recording	1920×1080 @ 30 fps

BATTERY

User Replaceable	No
Type	Li-ion
Quick Charging	Yes Fast: 50 % in 30 minutes
Usb Typec	No
Wireless Charging	Yes
Capacity	1821 mAh

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

Wifi	Yes Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
Wifi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes v5.0
Volte	Yes
Usb Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging
Nfc	Yes
Network Support	4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
Gps	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Sim 1	4G Bands:TD-LTE
Sim Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Sim 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE

Conclusion – Should you Buy or Not?

The iPhone SE 2020 could have paved the way for Apple’s entry into the budget segment. But stringent cost-cutting, poor selection of components resulted in a product that is neither cheap nor performance-centric.

The bundled charger is of 5W only and the 18W adapter or higher models that support fast charging are sold separately. This exhibits Apple’s habit of making money off peripherals is not limited to the premium segment only.

Poor design choices, weak battery capacity, and absence of basic camera sensors limit its possibility of being a lasting, widely appreciated budget phone. The iPhone SE 2020 is recommended for consumers who seek Apple brand mobile phones at low prices.