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 The SE 2020 looks like an ancient, outdated device with not so persuasive components.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 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available |
| Sim Size |
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Sim 2 |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30) / 2100(band 33)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available |
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.
