With the presentation of iPhone SE (2020) the iPhone family welcomes a new member. With its official arrival, let’s see, in terms of specifications, features and functionalities, how it fits with its closest relatives: the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8.
Specifications, a way to compare
Whether we want to buy our first iPhone, or if we want to renew an old model, being clear about the specifications of the different models is important. It should be noted that, in the end, the user experience goes beyond a few simple numbers or specifications, and yet it helps to keep them in mind.
Recall that the iPhone 7, along with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, although officially discontinued by the company, is still on sale in the Apple Refurbished Products section and at various independent vendors.
External design and display
As for the external design and the screen, the changes, as expected, are few. The main novelty is found in the red color that is offered as part of Apple’s participation in (PRODUCT) RED products.
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iPhone 7 |
iPhone 8 |
iPhone SE (2020) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Finish |
Glossy black, matte black, silver, gold, rose gold and (PRODUCT) RED |
Gold, silver and space gray |
Black, White and (PRODUCT) RED |
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Screen |
4.7 inch |
4.7 inch |
4.7 inch |
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Resolution |
1,334-by-750-pixel Retina HD LCD display at 326 p / p |
1,334-by-750-pixel Retina HD LCD display at 326 p / p |
1,334-by-750-pixel Retina HD LCD display at 326 p / p |
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True Tone |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Wide color gamut (P3) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Brightness |
625 nits |
625 nits |
625 nits |
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Dimensions |
13,83 x 6,71 x 0,71 cm |
13,84 x 6,73 x 0,73 cm |
13,84 x 6,73 x 0,73 cm |
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Weight |
138 g |
148 g |
148 g |
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Contrast |
1.400:1 |
1.400:1 |
1.400:1 |
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Waterproof |
IP67 (up to 1 meter deep for a maximum of 30 minutes) |
IP67 (up to 1 meter deep for a maximum of 30 minutes) |
IP67 (up to 1 meter deep for a maximum of 30 minutes) |
Sensors, cameras and connectivity
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iPhone 7 |
iPhone 8 |
iPhone SE (2020) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Rear camera |
12Mpx, apertura de ƒ/1.8, zoom digital x5 |
12MP wide angle, ƒ / 1.8 aperture, 5x digital zoom |
12MP wide angle, ƒ / 1.8 aperture, 5x digital zoom |
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Frontal camera |
7MP camera, ƒ / 2.2 aperture |
7MP camera, ƒ / 2.2 aperture |
7MP camera, ƒ / 2.2 aperture, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh effect and Depth Control |
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Sensors |
Unlock by Touch ID, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer |
Unlock by Touch ID, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer |
Unlock by Touch ID, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac con MIMO, GPS y GLONASS, NFC |
Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac con MIMO, GPS y GLONASS, NFC |
Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax con MIMO 2×2, GPS y GLONASS, NFC, eSIM |
Drums
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iPhone 7 |
iPhone 8 |
iPhone SE (2020) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Talk time |
Up to 14 hours |
Up to 14 hours |
Up to 14 hours |
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Web browsing |
Up to 12 hours |
Up to 14 hours |
Up to 14 hours |
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Video playback |
Up to 13 hours |
Up to 13 hours |
Up to 13 hours |
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Video playback (streaming) |
– |
– |
Up to 8 hours |
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Play audio |
Up to 40 hours |
Up to 40 hours |
Up to 40 hours |
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Fast charge |
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with an 18W or higher adapter |
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with an 18W or higher adapter |
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with an 18W or higher adapter |
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Wireless charging |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Connector |
Lightning |
Lightning |
Lightning |
Processor, storage and operating system
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iPhone 7 |
iPhone 8 |
iPhone SE (2020) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Processor |
A10 Fusion |
Chip A11 Bionic, Neural Engine |
A13 Bionic chip, 3rd generation Neural Engine |
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Storage |
32, 128 o 256 GB |
64 o 128 GB |
64, 128 o 256 GB |
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Operating system |
iOS 13 |
iOS 13 |
iOS 13 |
Price and availability
We can buy the iPhone SE (2020) on apple.com as well as in the different Apple Stores and authorized suppliers. The prices, depending on the capacities, are the following:
- 64GB iPhone SE (2020): 489 euros (427 euros in Amazon).
- 128GB iPhone SE (2020): 539 euros (507 euros in Amazon).
- iPhone SE (2020) of 256GB: 659 euros (639 euros in Amazon).
It is clear that the iPhone SE (2020) is aimed at a different audience than the one looking for the latest news and the most cutting-edge features, and yet it is the most competent iPhone in its price range. An update awaited by many that is now available.