The next smartphone from Apple is said to be a budget model with 5G connectivity. This handset is expected to be called iPhone SE 2022. It will be the successor of the iPhone SE 2020, which is limited to 4G. A lesser-known Apple analyst re-iterates the features of this device, which have been under the rumor mill for a while now.

According to Dylan (@dylandkt), the upcoming iPhone SE will not be what he tipped last January. Instead, it will be nothing but a spec upgrade for the current-gen iPhone SE 2020.

He says that the new iPhone SE will be similar to the model available right now in terms of design. However, it will arrive with better specs and 5G connectivity.

In a nutshell, the so-called iPhone SE 2022 will look like an iPhone 8 but will feature upgrades in terms of internals. It is said that this one will be probably the last iPhone with a Touch ID-embedded home button.

Almost a year ago, the same person stated that the iPhone SE releasing in 2022 will sport a design similar to iPhone 11, however, with a smaller screen. He added that this handset will have its fingerprint sensor on the power key like the iPad Air 4th Generation.

Now, he says that an iPhone SE with the aforementioned specifics will debut in 2024. 

Having said that, despite sporting an old design, the iPhone SE 2022 will reportedly reel in over a billion Android users to the Apple ecosystem.

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Compact flagships are not a trend, but Apple keeps releasing them and a lot of people choose them due to their compact dimensions. The latest compact flagship released by Apple is the iPhone 13 mini: it has nothing to envy if compared to all the other devices from the iPhone 13 series, but it comes with smaller dimensions. A lot of people are wondering whether it is worth spending more for this handset or to get the very affordable iPhone SE released in 2020 which is currently the most affordable iPhone on the shelves. This comparison will highlight the differences between the specifications of the iPhone 13 mini and the 2020 version of the iPhone SE.

Apple iPhone SE vs Apple iPhone 13 mini

Design

You just need to look at them to recognize them: the iPhone 13 mini has the best design ever seen on a smartphone by Apple, with a borderless display and a notch 20 percent smaller than the one found on the iPhone 12 series. The handset is built with a glass back and an aluminum frame and it has the IP68 certification making it waterproof and dustproof. The iPhone SE, instead, has a very old design: the same as the old iPhone 8 with thick bezels around the display, a glass back, an aluminum frame, and the IP67 certification guaranteeing water resistance. Despite the iPhone 13 mini having a bigger display, it is more compact thanks to its narrow bezels around the screen. It also comes with better water resistance and higher resistance thanks to Ceramic Shield.

Display

The display of the iPhone 13 mini is 10 times better if compared to the iPhone SE 2020. Unlike the SE, it has a Super Retina XDR OLED panel with the HDR10 certification and Dolby Vision support, as well as a higher Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The iPhone SE 2020 has a lower-end IPS panel with an HD+ resolution. The iPhone 13 mini relies on 3D facial recognition for authentication, while the iPhone SE 2020 has the old Touch ID which consists of a fingerprint reader. There is definitely no challenge when it comes to the display: the iPhone 13 mini wins with a wide margin.

Specs & Software

The iPhone 13 mini wins the hardware comparison as well because it has a stronger processor and a higher quantity of RAM. The Apple A15 Bionic found on the iPhone 13 mini provides a 50% CPU performance boost compared to the Apple A14 Bionic and a 30 percent GPU performance boost. The iPhone SE 2020 has the Apple A13 Bionic chipset which you can also find on the iPhone 11 lineup: it is still a high-end chipset, but it is very inferior to the A15 Bionic. Further, the iPhone SE 2020 has just 3 GB of RAM instead of the 4 GB found on the iPhone 13 mini. Last but not least, iPhone 13 mini runs iOS 15 out of the box and it will get two more years of software support, while iPhone SE 2020 ships with iOS 13.

Camera

The iPhone 13 mini has a stronger camera department composed of a 12 MP main camera with an f/1.6 focal aperture and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The iPhone SE 2020 has just a single sensor on the rear: a 12 MP camera with an f/1.8 focal aperture. With the iPhone 13 mini you can shoot better photos under every light condition and record better videos.

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Battery

With a capacity of 2438 mAh, the iPhone 13 mini provides a bigger battery and a longer battery life. Besides its bigger battery, it also provides a lower energy consumption thanks to its efficient OLED display and a 5 nm chipset.

Price

You can currently find the iPhone SE 2020 for less than €400/$400, while you need at least €800 or $700 to get the iPhone 13 mini. The 13 mini is a superior phone from every point of view (display, camera, battery, hardware, and software), but you can save a lot of money with the SE while still getting great performance and a solid user experience.

Apple iPhone SE vs Apple iPhone 13 mini: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone SE

PRO

• More affordable
• Thinner
• Lighter
• Touch ID

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Apple iPhone 13 Mini

PRO

• Better design
• Superior water resistance
• Better hardware
• Bigger battery
• Superior cameras
• iOS 15 out of the box

CONS

• Higher price

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Last year, Apple iPhone 11 topped the charts on the best-selling smartphones during the first half. Later, the device went on to be one of the most shipped smartphones for the entire year as well. Today, Counterpoint Research has come up with a report for the global Top 10 best-selling models for January 2021, and Apple dominates the list yet again with iPhone 12 at the top.

As per the report, Apple iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max accounted for 71% of Apple’s entire sales for the month and occupied the first three positions in the Top 10 list. As reported earlier, the demand was high for the 5G Apple devices due to a late launch in 2020.

The yesteryear iPhone 11 is still at the fourth spot and this isn’t that surprising considering the device is still a value for money for Apple lovers. Also, the report says that 1/3rd of Apple’s total sales comes from the US.

Apple also has two more devices on the list and one of them is the iPhone 12 mini, yes you heard it right. Reports said that Apple could discontinue the mini version by Q2 but look like it has garnered some sales in January. The other iPhone model is the iPhone SE 2020.

The Top-10 list is once again shared only by Samsung and Xiaomi apart from Apple. We have Redmi 9A and Redmi 9 in the fifth and sixth spots. The report says that the sub $150 phones accounted for 25% of Xiaomi’s total sales for January.

Talking about Samsung, the Galaxy A21s and the Galaxy A31, which recently got price cuts in India, occupy the seventh and ninth spot respectively. Lastly, the report says that Xiaomi is growing gradually in the MEA region while Samsung is looking to attract more HONOR with its Galaxy A devices.

That being said, with more 5G mid-range devices launching in the coming months, we can expect them to dominate the Top 10 list this year.

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Market research firm Omdia has published a report on most shipped smartphones in 2020. As per the report, only three brands made it to the top 10, just like 2019. These companies were none other than Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi.

According to the chart released by Omdia, the iPhone 11 was the most shipped smartphone in 2020 with 64.8 million units in shipments and $754 ASP (Average Selling Price). For those unaware, this handset’s predecessor (iPhone XR) topped the list in 2019 but the units were less at 46.3 million and the ASP was a bit more at $777.

Further, the second, third, seventh, and tenth positions were also occupied by Apple with the 2020 iPhone SE (24.2 million), iPhone 12 (23.3 million), iPhone 12 Pro Max (16.8 million), and iPhone 12 Mini (14.8 million). The ASP of these models were $451, $896, $1,232, and $796 respectively.

Interestingly, the iPhone 12 Mini shipped more than the iPhone 12 Pro although numerous reports stated poor sales. The latter phone is not even included in Omdia’a top 10 chart.

Further, with Apple sitting in five places, Samsung captured four positions. The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy A51 ($269), Galaxy A21s ($192), Galaxy A01 ($115), and Galaxy A11 ($158) came fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth respectively. The shipments of these devices stood at 23.2 million, 19.4 million, 16.9 million, and 15.3 million units.

Lastly, the Redmi Note 9 Pro by Xiaomi was in ninth place with 15 million units in shipments and $161 ASP.

Most Shipped Smartphones In 2020

1. iPhone 11
2. iPhone SE (2020)
3. iPhone 12
4. Galaxy A51
5. Galaxy A21s
6. Galaxy A01
7. iPhone 12 Pro Max
8. Galaxy A11
9. Redmi Note 9 Pro
10. iPhone 12 Mini

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Apple has been hitting headlines in India lately but not for good reasons. Its supplier Wistron’s facility near Bengaluru, India, recently got attacked by workers demanding unpaid wages. Now, as Reuters says the company has put Wistron on notice.

According to the report, an early audit by Apple reveals that Wistron has violated the “Supplier Code of Conduct”. Apparently, it didn’t manage the working hours properly and this led to delay in payment wages. Precisely, as Wistron admits it didn’t pay some workers during October and November on time. In case you don’t know, Wistron assembles Apple’s iPhones like iPhone 7 and iPhone SE 2020.

The report says that Wistron planned to expand operations by hiring 20,000 workers in a year. However, it couldn’t cope up with the scale of manpower, violated several laws which led to the outrage. Also, the inspection result by Karnataka Govt reveals Wistron had 5,500 workers more than the allowed number.

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Some of the other violations include improper HR management, underpayment of wages for contract workers, housekeeping staff. The company has also made female staff work overtime without proper authorization.

As a result of this, the report says Wistron will face delays in production due to Apple’s probationary action. This will take dent over its earlier ₹13 billion($177 million) commitment for the next five years to leverage the PLI scheme. If you recall, the Indian Govt recently approved cash incentives of 4-6% of the Sale of goods locally made in next 5yrs from 2019-2020.

That said, Apple says it will continue to monitor how Wistron manages to mitigate the violent attack which made it lose millions of dollars of property, Gears, and iPhones. Apart from Wistron, Apple’s other suppliers Foxconn, Pegatron are also expanding production in Vietnam, India.

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In late October, Canalys published a report on Global Smartphone Market Q3 2020. According to that, Xiaomi beat Apple to become the world’s third-largest smartphone brand for the first time. Now, more than a week later, the research firm has revealed the most-shipped devices in the same period.

As per Canalys, Samsung was the world’s largest smartphone brand in the third quarter of 2020 with a 23% market share by shipping 80.2 million units. Then, came Huawei at the second spot with a 14.9% share and 51.7 million shipments, followed by Xiaomi in the third place with 47.1 million shipments and 13.5% market share.

Lastly, the fourth and fifth positions were captured by Apple and vivo respectively. The American tech giant shipped 43.2 million units with a 12.4% market share, whereas the Chinese smartphone maker gained 9.1% share with 31.8 million units in shipments.

Talking about the most shipped smartphones, five of them were Samsung, three devices were by Xioami, and two from Apple.

The iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2020 acquired the first two positions. Whereas, the Samsung Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A31, and Galaxy A01 Core captured third, fourth, fifth, eighth, and tenth places respectively.

On the other hand, Xiaomi obtained sixth, seventh, and ninth positions with Redmi Note 9/Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi 9, and Redmi 9A respectively.

Most Shipped Smartphones in Q3 2020 – Canalys

1. iPhone 11
2. iPhone SE 2020
3. Galaxy A21s
4. Galaxy A11
5. Galaxy A51
6. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G
7. Redmi 9
8. Galaxy A31
9. Redmi 9A
10. Galaxy A01 Core

What are your thoughts on this list? Did you expect any of these devices? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Apple launched the iPhone 12 series later than in previous years as a result of the global pandemic. The American tech giant is said to be facing supply chain issues for the new iPhones. Hence, the company is reported to have ordered more than 20 million units of older and cheaper iPhones.

According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Apple has asked its suppliers to prepare for more than 20 million iPhone XR, iPhone 11, and iPhone SE 2020 units from October till the end of the year. Because the company expects sales growth in the holiday season but it does not enough stock of the newer iPhone 12 series.

Another report by Bloomberg tells that Apple is facing a shortage of power management chips for the iPhone 12 series. This could be potentially the primary reason why the company is readying older models to fill the gap.

As per executive-level sources, the demand for iPhone 11 is still strong. Hence, Apple has ordered close to 10 million units each for iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2020 respectively. 

The figures for iPhone XR are unknown but since the company is reported to have ordered only more than 20 million total units, the orders for XR should be much lower than the other two phones.

Having said that, Apple has discontinued iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max with the launch of newer iPhones a few weeks back. Therefore, customers opting for the Pro models have no choice but to go with iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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One of the most unique and interesting phones released in 2020 is the iPhone 12 Mini: it is one of the smallest flagship phones of this year and it looks gorgeous, despite it is still not in commerce. But it is not the only compact phone released by Apple in 2020. Did you already forget the iPhone SE 2020 or it is still in your mind like the first day it was launched? Is it worth spending a lot more money to grab a unit of the iPhone 12 Mini once it will be available or the iPhone SE 2020 is enough for your needs? Through this comparison, we will try to let you find out.

Apple iPhone 12 Mini vs Apple iPhone SE 2020

Design

The iPhone SE 2020 has a very outdated design. It has the same aesthetics as the iPhone 8, with very thick bezels around the display and still Touch ID instead of Face ID. Even the rear side is almost identical. This handset has a very good build quality, including a glass back, an aluminum frame, and water resistance with the IP67 certification, but it has a very old design. The iPhone 12 Mini is a lot fresher with its narrow bezels around the display and its notch. Further, despite having a wider display than the iPhone SE 2020, it is even more compact. Last but not least, it is a lighter phone weighing just 135 grams. If you need the best and most compact design, there are no reasons why you should go for the iPhone SE 2020.

Display

Besides being more beautiful, the iPhone 12 Mini has a better display than the iPhone SE 2020. We are talking about an OLED panel with more brilliant colors, higher resolution (Full HD+), and deeper blacks, against a classic IPS panel with a lower resolution. Both are great displays, but there is no way the iPhone SE 2020 can compete with the iPhone 12 Mini. However, if you do not need an awesome quality and you are an average user, the iPhone SE 2020 should be enough for you.

Specs & Software

Both the iPhone SE 2020 and the iPhone 12 Mini provide high-end performance: they are incredibly fast and stable thanks to their powerful chipsets and the great optimization of the iOS operating system. With the Apple A14 Bionic processor found on the iPhone 12 Mini, you get higher performance and lower energy consumption. Further, the iPhone 12 Mini offers one more gig of RAM. The memory configurations are the same for each device and they range from 64 GB to 256 GB. iPhone SE 2020 runs iOS 13 out of the box, while iPhone 12 Mini runs iOS 14.

Camera

With the iPhone 12 Mini, you get one more camera on the rear side and a brighter focal aperture, so better photos in low light conditions and ultrawide shots. The iPhone SE 2020 has just a single camera on the rear side. Both support OIS and click great shots. The iPhone 12 Mini also comes with a superior front camera: a 12 MP sensor against the 7 MP one found on the iPhone 12 Mini. Further, the iPhone 12 Mini has an additional sensor for 3D facial recognition.

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Battery

Despite its bigger dimensions, the iPhone SE has a smaller battery than the iPhone 12 Mini. Besides having a bigger battery, the iPhone 12 Mini has a more efficient display (thanks to the OLED technology) and a more efficient chipset (thanks to the 5 nm production process), so it lasts more than iPhone SE 2020 on a single charge. The iPhone 12 Mini even supports faster charging technologies (both wired and wireless charging).

Price

If we compare it with the iPhone 12 Mini, the only advantage of the iPhone SE 2020 is the price. The handset starts from just €499/$399, making it the most affordable and value for money phone released by Apple. For the iPhone 12 Mini, you need at least €839/$699: the price is more than 50 percent higher if you choose the latest compact phone by Apple. The iPhone 12 Mini offers a better design, a better display, higher performance, better cameras, and even a bigger battery. But for average users, the price difference might not be justified. The differences between the two phones are definitely noticeable by everyone, but a lot of average users should not need the advantages offered by the iPhone 12 Mini. Despite that, the iPhone 12 Mini wins the comparison without any doubt.

Apple iPhone 12 Mini vs Apple iPhone SE 2020: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone 12 Mini

PRO

• Better hardware
• Superior cameras
• Beautiful design
• Bigger battery
• Better display
• More compact

CONS

• Price

Apple iPhone SE 2020

PRO

• More affordable
• Touch ID
• Smallest display of 2020

CONS

• Outdated design

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Since the past few years, Apple has been working on in producing iPhones locally in India. This allows the company to provide tariff-free iPhones to users in the country. In 2017, the iPhone SE became the first iPhone to get manufacture red locally in India. The iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 are some of the iPhones that that have been built in India. In June, the rumor mill had revealed that Apple may also begin with production of the iPhone SE (2020) in India. New information that the manufacturing of iPhone SE (202) has finally begun in the country.

The iPhone SE (2020) went official in March. However, the sales of the smartphone began in India in May with a price tag of Rs. 38,900. Currently, it is available with a reduced pricing of Rs 35,999 through the ongoing Apple Days sale on Flipkart. Since the production of the iPhone SE (2020) has locally started in the country, its pricing is likely to drop even more in the near future.

India assembled units of the iPhone SE (2020) are expected to arrive in the stores soon. Reports have claimed that the manufacturing of the iPhone 12 will begin in India by mid-2021.

In India, smartphone manufacturers are required to pay an import duty of 20 percent for importing their models from other markets. Assembling the iPhones in India will let Apple avoid the import tax. Past reports have revealed that in the near future, the Cupertino company could be shifting its iPhone production from China to India.

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iPhone SE (2020) specifications

The iPhone SE (2020) is an IP67 certified handset with a 4.7-inch display that supports 750 x 1334 pixels. The Apple A13 Bionic SoC fuels the smartphone with 3 GB of RAM. It has an OIS-enabled 12-megapixel rear camera with quad-LED flash and a 7-megapixel front-facing camera.

The iPhone SE (2020) is equipped with stereo speakers and it houses a 1,821mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The iPhone SE (2020) also supports Qi wireless charging. The handset boots to iOS 13 and it has the good old Touch ID fingerprint scanner.

The iPhone SE (2020) comes in three flavors such as 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. They are priced at Rs. 35,999 (~$486), Rs. 40,999 (~$553), and Rs. 50,999 (~$688), respectively during the current Apple Days Sale on Flipkart. The handset comes in colors like black, red, and white.

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Google officially announced the Pixel 4a: a device from the second generation of Pixel affordable phones. It is very compact, it is affordable and it offers the same software support as the most expensive Pixel devices. While waiting for its availability scheduled for October, we can compare this Pixel 4a with another compact and affordable device which made a huge success this year. The Pixel 4a is the perfect rival of the iPhone SE 2020: does it stand a chance against the only last-generation affordable iPhone? Let’s discover it together through a specs comparison.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Google Pixel 4a

Design

Apple made the iPhone SE 2020 with premium materials, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. Despite being affordable, it is even water-resistant with the IP67 certification (dustproof as well). But on the other hand, its design is very outdated: the handset has the same look as the old iPhone 8 released back in 2017, with ugly thick bezels around the display. It even brought back the Touch ID. The Google Pixel 4a is definitely more beautiful with its borderless display adopting a punch-hole design, but its materials are cheaper: its body is made of plastic and it does not offer any protection against dust and water. Make your choice: design or build quality?

Display

Despite the iPhone SE 2020 has a pretty nice Retina display with the True-tone technology and higher brightness, the OLED panel of the Google Pixel 4a coming with the HDR certification is definitely more exciting. On the other hand, the iPhone SE 2020 has a more compact display (the diagonal is just 4.7 inches, which makes it the most compact last-generation flagship), so it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. The Google Pixel 4a has a way bigger 5.81-inch panel, but surprisingly, it is lighter than iPhone SE: it weighs just 143 grams. Both phones get stereo speakers and great audio quality.

Specs & Software

The hardware department of the iPhone SE 2020 is superior to the Google Pixel 4a: the handset packs the Apple A13 Bionic SoC which is the same flagship chipset found on the iPhone 11 lineup. The Google Pixel 4a is powered by the midrange Snapdragon 730G SoC. Another big difference is the operating system: iPhone SE 2020 runs iOS, while Google Pixel 4a runs Android. Both will be updated for a long time, but the user experience is very different. Unfortunately, iPhone SE 2020 and Google Pixel 4a do not come with 5G connectivity. This fall, Google will release a variant of the Pixel 4a with 5G support and a different chipset: probably the Snapdragon 765G.

Camera

Apple iPhone SE 2020 and Google Pixel 4a are very close if we consider the camera department. They both feature a 12 MP main sensor with OIS, but with different software and algorithm. Unfortunately, we still had no chance to try the Google Pixel 4a or to see enough camera samples to give a definitive verdict. In each case, you get a pretty nice camera phone, but not a camera phone and no secondary sensors. Even the selfie cameras are pretty nice, despite you can find something better in the market.

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Battery

The battery life is the weakest point of the iPhone SE 2020: with just 1821 mAh, it barely brings you to the end of the working day with moderate use. The Google Pixel 4a has a more generous 3140 mAh unit which can last a lot more on a single charge. If you want a battery phone, just do not go for the Apple iPhone SE 2020 and get a Google Pixel 4a instead. But note that the iPhone SE 2020 supports wireless charging, while Google Pixel 4a does not. Both support 18W fast charging.

Price

The iPhone SE 2020 has a starting price of $399/€399 for the 64 GB configuration. The price of the Google Pixel 4a is different depending on the country, but it goes between $349/€349 and €389 for the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The iPhone SE 2020 is definitely a better phone when it comes to performance and builds quality. It is a hard fight when it comes to cameras, while Google Pixel 4a has a bigger battery and a more modern design. Naturally, there is the eternal Android vs iOS battle which we are not going to discuss in this comparison. Both come with a very compact and lightweight design, unlike almost every phone released in 2020. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison, but only the one which meets your needs the most. Which one would you pick between these two compact phones?

Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Google Pixel 4a: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone SE 2020

PRO

• More compact
• Best performance
• Touch ID
• More internal storage inside
• Water resistant
• Wireless charging

CONS

• Higher price

Google Pixel 4a

PRO

• Bigger battery
• More affordable
• Borderless design

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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A couple of months ago, in April this year, Apple finally announced the much-awaited iPhone SE 2020 smartphone for $399. It comes with flagship-grade internals but a design similar to the Apple iPhone 8 and is targeted towards first-time iPhone buyers.

Now, a report from China’s Taiwan Economic Daily reported that the iPhone SE 2020 has shipped around 12 million to 14 million in the second quarter of this year. This is quite an impressive number, given that the phone was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The iPhone SE 2020 is the lowest priced smartphone from Apple so far and it seems that the company will continue making lower-priced iPhones. As per the report, the company is now planning another affordable iPhone model, priced under $300. That smartphone is said to get launched next year.

The report claims that Apple is working on an affordable smartphone priced between $200-300 but it’s not yet confirmed if it will be a part of the iPhone SE series. But, the report says that the phone will still be powered by the Apple A13 chipset.

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The current-generation iPhone SE features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback. There’s also Haptic Touch for Quick Actions. Under the hood, it is powered by the Apple A13 chipset and comes in 64/128/256 GB storage options.

In the camera department, there’s a 12MP f/1.8 camera which Apple says is the best single-camera system ever in an iPhone. It can also take portrait photos with the 7MP selfie camera and the phone can also record 4K videos at 60fps.

Apple has not officially revealed the battery capacity of the smartphone but has confirmed that the iPhone SE 2020 comes with support for 18W fast charging technology as well as wireless charging support.

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Apple recently launched the iPhone SE 2020 with the surprise inclusion of an A13 Bionic chipset which is the same chipset inside the iPhone 11 series. The iPhone SE 2020 may have included a flagship processor in the A13 Bionic but the camera performance is not on par with the iPhone 11, DXOMark review of the device’s camera has revealed this bit.

The review is coming just about a month after the 2020 iPhone SE’s audio was reviewed by DXOMark with a rating showing it is among the best for mid-range smartphones. The camera review didn’t perform badly either, as the device received an average score of 101 points for the back camera and 83 points for the selfie camera. The main camera recorded a score of 103 points for photos and 98 for videos which brings the overall score to 101 points.

While the budget-friendly Apple device offers comparable quality in many respects to the more expensive iPhone 11, its single-camera setup falls short for zoom and bokeh shots compared to the top-performing models on DXOMark.

The lack of an ultra-wide camera is also identified as a disadvantage and is the main difference between it and the iPhone 11. The overall score is the same with those of the iPhone X and Pixel3A but is lower than the Redmi K20 Pro which has an overall score of 102 points.

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Apple launched the iPhone SE 2020 as its most affordable smartphone in years. However, like any other product, it retails for different price across the world. In India, it starts at ₹42,500 ($558) compared to US’ $399 price tag. Hopefully, that will change in the near future as a report suggests that the handset will be soon assembled in India.

India is one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturing (assembling) hubs. Almost all the top brands operating in the country assemble their devices locally providing jobs to locals.

Even Apple itself has been assembling iPhones through its contract manufacturers Foxconn and Wistron. The latter is known for assembling the original iPhone SE until 2019 and it will once again continue for the newer model according to a report by The Information.

According to sources, Apple has asked one of its suppliers in China to start shipping components for iPhone SE 2020 to its manufacturing partner Wistron in India. But it is not known when the actual mass assembly will begin.

Anyway, it is a win-win situation for both Apple and India. The Cupertino-based tech giant will not have to pay heft import duties and can also make use of the new PLI (Production-linked Incentive) scheme introduced by the Indian government a few days back.

On the other hand, the price of iPhone SE 2020 might go down for the Indian consumers once the mass manufacturing begins.

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Despite the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting various economies and industries, the smartphone market is still holding on thanks to fresh launches. While the industry has seen a noticeable decline in sales, brands like Apple, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others have still kept an interest in the market thanks to their new offerings during this time of crisis.

According to a report from iPrice, Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone SE 2020, has come out on top, with the highest number of searches online. The new iPhone model retained the highest demand across 7 countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Hongkong) in April 2020. The Apple mid ranger witnessed a search interest rise of a massive 206 percent, which was over triple of the Cupertino based giant’s flagship, iPhone 11 Pro.

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Similarly, the OnePlus 8 series arrived second on the interest list in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, Thailand, and Hongkong. Xiaomi’s Mi 10 came in third, with a 7 percent search market share from March to April 2020. The iPhone SE 2020 saw an average of 673,000 during the same period, which accounts for nearly 78 percent of the total search market.

With Apple’s iPhone prices crossing the $1000 mark, an affordable and smaller handset was frequently demanded by its customer base. While the original iPhone SE didn’t see great success, the company has clearly worked on a lot of issues and offered a more attractive handset at the price range.

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The Apple iPhone SE 2020 has just received its Audio scores from DxOMark, a known rating firm. It achieved 70 points in the testings, which is one of the best within the mid range segment the device targets.

With a score of 70, the iPhone SE 2020 is just below Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, and iPhone 11 and right above the Dolby/AKG-boosted Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. This is indicative of the flagship level audio quality in a device targetted for the mid range segment. DxOMark used various testing methods and the firm’s review is generally seen as accurate within the industry.

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Notably, the audio score iPhone SE 2020 received is only 1 point lower than Apple’s current flagship iPhone 11 series. This had the handset come in at the 7th position in the leaderboard for audio. The smartphone received a score of 69 for playback, with aspects like artifacts, volume, and dynamics receiving an impressive rating. Furthermore, it achieved a score of 73 recordings, in which timbre, volume, artifacts, and others that also received a good review.

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This time last year, Google had already taken the wraps off the Pixel 3a. For its successor, called the Pixel 4a, there is a little more waiting to be done. While we wait for the phone to launch, new info regarding the price has surfaced.

Earlier reports revealed the Pixel 4a will have a starting price tag of $399, the same as the iPhone SE 2020 but it may actually launch for less.

source suggests that $349 price will be for 128GB model

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According to Stephen Hall of 9to5Google, the Pixel 4a will be priced at $349 – $50 less than Apple is charging for its new iPhone. What makes the news even more interesting is that the price tag is said to be for the 128GB model! The iPhone SE 2020 with 128GB of storage is priced at $449

Based on the new price, Google may be able to get more folks to pick up the Pixel 4a which has largely better specs than the iPhone SE 2020 but a less-powerful processor.

The Pixel 4a will have an OLED display with a punch-hole at the top right corner. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor that will draw power from a 3080mA battery. Google is shipping the device with a single camera on the back which is a 12.2MP sensor while the selfie camera is an 8MP sensor. Other features are a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, an audio jack, and support for 18W sat charge.

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Apple unveiled the iPhone SE 2020 smartphone last month. It debuted as the cheapest phone in the company’s current lineup. The sale of the smartphone did not start immediately in India after its launch. Now that the COVID-19 lockdown has been relaxed in some regions across India, Apple is now gearing up to begin the sales of the iPhone SE 2020 in the country. Indian retailer site Flipkart now has a landing page for the iPhone SE 2020. The listing reveals that the iPhone SE 2020 sales will bring from May 20.

iPhone SE 2020 price in India and launch offers

The iPhone SE 2020 can be bought in India in three storage versions such as 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. They are priced at Rs. 42,500 (~$563), Rs. 47,800 (~$633), and Rs. 58,300 (~$772), respectively. The first sale will start at noon (local time) on May 20. The handset will be available in color variants like black, white, and red.

Customers can avail Rs. 3,600 (~$48) instant discount on HDFC Bank cards and EasyEMI. This effectively reduces the price of the base model to Rs. 38,900 (~$515). It is not clear whether Rs. 3,600 discount will be also available for customers of 128 GB and 256 GB storage variants.

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iPhone SE 2020 specifications

The iPhone SE 2020 has a 4.7-inch display that supports 750 x 1334 pixels. The chin of the device has a Touch ID sensor. The handset runs on iOS 13 and it is driven by Apple A13 Bionic chipset and 3 GB of RAM.

There is a 7-megapixel front camera on the iPhone SE 2020. The back panel of the device is fitted with an OIS equipped with a 12-megapixel camera along with an LED flash. The handset has a 1,821mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging and Qi wireless charging.

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The iPhone SE (2020) released in April still continues to dominate discussions as a result of the cheap pricing and impressive specs lineup. No one seems to bother about the device using an old design with an extraordinary amount of bezels at the top and bottom end of the display. That is because you get a smartphone running on Apple’s latest flagship A13 Bionic chipset on an iPhone 8 body for $399. The iPhone SE is cheap but how easy it is to repair the smartphone? Zack Nelson of the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has the answer.

One of the impressive features onboard the mobile phone apart from the A13 chipset is the Haptic touch mechanism. The teardown seems to focus more on this Taptic engine and that could be because it is one feature not on the iPhone 8. Haptic Touch uses the Taptic Engine and provides haptic feedback when the screen is pressed on one of Apple’s new iPhones. A Haptic Touch is a “touch and hold” gesture, and it can be used across the iOS 13 operating system.

The phone is pretty easy to open up as there are just a few screws. Since the device has an IP67 rating and can withstand 1-meter of water for 30 minutes, there is a rubber seal around the display to keep water from getting in from the screen.

The teardown gives us yet another look at the A13 motherboard as well as other components such as the wireless charging, cameras, 1812mAh battery, Taptic engine. The rear glass panel is discovered to be held in place with a permanent adhesive making it difficult to replace. It costs more than half the price of the phone to replace the back panel.

You can watch the teardown video from below.

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Apple surprised everyone by launching a sub $500 iPhone when the world is facing a pandemic. The newly released iPhone SE 2020 is the cheapest iPhone ever after the original from four years back in 2016. But to price the device so cheap, the Cupertino-based tech giant used the same chassis and components of iPhone 8 from 2017. A teardown video on YouTube confirms it and the person even manages to boot the new device with the motherboard of the older model.

Apple is known for many things but not for cheap affordable products. But that has begun to change with the iPad 7th generation and the aggressively priced iPhone 11 from last year. Now, the company even undercut Android OEMs by launching the $399 iPhone SE 2020 featuring its flagship A13 Bionic chipset.

The American tech company is successful in doing this because only the chip, rear camera, and battery connector are different. Whereas, the other components are identical to the ones used in the iPhone 8. The teardown video embedded above proves it by swapping the iPhone SE 2020 motherboard with the one of iPhone 8.

By doing so, the handset boots up normally and almost everything works including display, speaker, haptic engine, and front camera. Only the main back camera does not work as it could be a different module than the one used in iPhone 8, probably from iPhone XR.

That said, not every company can pull a stunt like Apple. But if they do, then it can surely help a lot of people and even the company itself during these hard times.

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Apple announced a new iPhone SE last week and it sort of broke the internet. Practically everyone was talking about it and you may have come across a number of tweets saying “I am getting this” or something along that line.

It is not unusual for a new iPhone to trend but the iPhone SE 2020 is an extraordinary device. It is practically the iPhone 8 with an improved camera, the same chipset inside the iPhone 11 series, and more RAM. However, rather than a price tag of $699 as the iPhone 8 when it launched in 2017, the new iPhone SE starts at $399!!! With a price tag like that, this phone is going to sell millions of units.

So, is the key to winning – relaunching an old phone with modern specs?

One of the main advantages of relaunching a phone is that the production cost is reduced since you do not have to redesign the phone from scratch. You also get to make use of old components that you either have in stock or the component’s manufacturer is willing to sell at a lower price. In the case of the new iPhone SE, the only additions are a new RAM, the A13 Bionic chipset, and the wireless charging coil.

This got me thinking as to how Android (read Google) can launch a phone that rivals the iPhone SE 2020 and we arrived at the Pixel 2….or better still a Pixel 2 (2020).

Why the Pixel 2?

The Pixel 2 is the perfect choice for the following reasons. First, it launched the same year as the iPhone 8 which the new iPhone SE is based on. It also has that small form factor that practically all manufacturers have abandoned. The Pixel 2 also reinforced the “Pixel Camera is the best” when it launched, so you will be getting a phone with a very capable camera.

Another important point is the Pixel’s long software support which rivals that of several other manufacturers. The Pixel 2 launched with Android Oreo out of the box and still has one more OS upgrade in the pipeline. So, a new Pixel 2 should get software support for at least 3 years.

Last but not least is the Pixel brand itself. While there are other phones we could have come up with, a few are even mentioned at the end of this post, the Pixel is still the best option. Unlike other Android manufacturers that churn out several phones every year, there are only very few Pixel phones each year (three last year, two the year before) which helps the phones stay “relevant”, for lack of a better word.

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Specifications of the Pixel 2 (2020)

The original Pixel 2 has a 5.0-inch FHD AMOLED screen with huge bezels and stereo front-facing speakers. It also has Gorilla Glass protection on both sides and a 3000mAh battery capacity. All these remain unchanged.

So what are the new additions? First, a newer and more powerful processor. For the SoC, we are throwing it open by making it a poll. So please, take the poll below and let us know which chipset should power the Pixel 2 (2020).

Personally, the Snapdragon 855+ is my chipset of choice. It is a flagship chipset and should handle anything you throw at it and has a great ISP (Image Signal Processor). A phone featuring a chipset with a 5G modem will require a battery bigger than the 2700mAh battery inside the Pixel 2. However, support for 18W fast charging needs to be added as the 10.5W charging of the original won’t cut it in 2020.

The RAM and storage will also remain unchanged, so you get 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The rear camera also stays the same at 12.2MP but the aperture can go from f/1.8 to f/1.7 just like that of the Pixel 4. The phone will benefit from the new camera software features Google has come up with after the launch of the 2017 Pixel 2 and the more powerful image signal processor of the Snapdragon 855+.

The new Pixel 2 (2020) should also use the same 8MP selfie camera as the original and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner too. The original Pixel 2 has an IP67 rating and also dual SIM support (nano-SIM + eSIM), it makes sense for these features to remain on the 2020 version. Of course, we want it to run Android 10 out of the box and get OS upgrades for 3 years.

Price

To take on the iPhone SE 2020, the Google Pixel 2 (2020) will have to go for $399 for the base model while the 128GB version will have to sell for $449 and should ship with an 18W charger in the box, unlike the iPhone SE 2020 that has a 5W charger. Colors can be Kinda Blue, Just Black, and maybe even a new color called Happy Yellow.

Conclusion

While the chances of Google relaunching the Pixel 2 with more recent specifications are pretty low, the above device with such a price tag will surely be a hit amongst buyers looking for a small but powerful phone with great software support.

Nevertheless, if Google is not jumping on the train, there are other manufacturers that have great phones that I believe should jump on this. A few examples are the Xiaomi Mi 5 and the OnePlus X. These two phones were really popular back when they launched and nostalgia coupled with modern specs and a pretty affordable price tag can help them succeed if and when they are reborn.

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Apple launched the iPhone SE 2020 on April 15 with the pricing starting at $399 for the 64GB storage version. The iPhone SE has now been launched for sale in China. The main sales will kick off on April 24 but pre-sale commences at 8 PM UTC+1 today. Pricing starts at 3299 yuan ($466) for the 64GB variant while the 128GB storage version is priced at 3799 yuan ($537). The 256GB version comes with a 4599 yuan ($650) price tag. However, Apple is offering a 400 yuan (~$56) rebate on all the variants bringing down the starting price to 2899 yuan (~$409).

The iPhone SE 2020 is a 4G phone released at a time when the industry is rapidly shifting focus to 5G especially in China. Curiously, that may not affect the sales as the pricing and configuration make this a potentially hot-selling model in China. Fans are already ecstatic about the solid design and most especially the processor. The iPhone SE 2 packs an A13 Bionic chipset which is the same chipset inside the iPhone 11 series.

The iPhone SE 2020 adopts huge bezels around its 4.7-inch Retina HD display. The display supports Haptic Touch for Quick Actions (previewing messages, rearranging apps and more). The home button is covered in sapphire crystal and Touch ID is embedded with it. The rear panel is covered in glass and dorns a single 12MP camera.

Data from China Telecom reveals the iPhone SE packs a 1812mAh battery as well as 3GB of RAM. It comes with dual SIM (1 nano +eSIM) but the Chinese version only supports nano-SIM cards. The phone comes in three colours – Black, White, and Red.

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The new affordable iPhone is finally official: it has the same design as the old iPhone 8, but it packs improved specifications in a very compact body. But if you need an affordable iPhone, the iPhone SE 2020 is not the only option out there among the last-generation Apple devices. There is another interesting option: the best-selling iPhone 11, which is the successor of the iPhone XR. It is more expensive than iPhone SE 2020, but it is currently available with very interesting street prices. Should you spend a bit more for the 11 or the iPhone SE 2020 is enough for all of your needs? This specs comparison will clear your ideas in regards.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Apple iPhone 11

Design

iPhone SE 2020 is the most compact last-generation flagship in the whole mainstream smartphone market. But its design is outdated: as we mentioned above, the device has the same aesthetics as the iPhone 8 released back in 2017. There are thick bezels around the display and Touch ID came back, replacing Face ID. But the device is still made of premium materials, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. Further, it is a water resistant smartphone with the IP67 certification. The iPhone 11 has bigger dimensions, but its design is definitely more attractive. The reason is the presence of a borderless display with narrow bezels. iPhone 11 also comes with better protection against water: it has the IP68 certification (up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes).

Display

The size is the most important difference between the displays of iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone 11. The iPhone SE 2020 has a display diagonal of just 4.7 inches, so it is not the most suitable device for advanced users and productivity. On the other hand, it is easier for one-handed use and it fits better in a pocket. If we talk about the quality of the display, besides having a wider 6.1-inch diagonal, iPhone 11 provides a more convincing image quality. It even comes with a more reactive touch thanks to a 120 Hz touch-sampling rate. But keep in mind that the differences between the image quality of these displays are not huge.

Specs & Software

Despite it is a way more affordable device than all the other last-generation iPhones, the iPhone SE 2020 has exactly the same chipset as the iPhone 11 lineup. This means that it is able to provide similar performances. The operating system is the same on both the devices (iOS 13 out of the box), and even the internal storage is the same: they both come in configurations with 64, 128 or 256 GB. There is only a single difference in the hardware department: iPhone 11 offers an additional gig of RAM. While iPhone SE 2020 has 3 GB of RAM, the iPhone 11 sports 4 GB of RAM for better multi tasking performances. But one single gig of RAM on iOS 13 is not a very noticeable difference in terms of overall performance.

Camera

On the rear side, the iPhone SE 2020 has just a single camera with a 12 MP resolution, but it is a great camera and it supports OIS. It is even able to calculate depth info by taking advantage of machine learning, without the need for a secondary depth sensor. The iPhone 11 adds a useful 12 MP ultrawide lens on the rear side, for a total of two cameras. And unlike the SE 2020 sporting a dual-LED flash, the 11 has a quad-LED flash. Besides a better rear camera department, the iPhone 11 also comes with a better front camera: a 12 MP sensor accompanied by an SL 3D sensor that enables Face ID.

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Battery

iPhone 11 has a much bigger battery than iPhone SE 2020 (3110 mAh vs 1821 mAh) and it is able to provide a way longer battery life. The battery life of the iPhone 11 is very satisfying, it is not a battery phone but it can last more than one working day with most of the usage patterns. iPhone SE 2020 debuted yesterday, so we had no chance to test its battery life.

Price

iPhone 11 is priced $699 (€799 in Europe) in its base variant, while iPhone SE 2020 starts from just $399 (€499 in Europe). The iPhone 11 is a way better smartphone, but if you do not need above-average battery life, the most modern design, a wide display, and an ultrawide camera, there are no noticeable differences that justify the price difference between the two handsets. iPhone SE 2020 is a great alternative for the price, even though you can get better specifications with several Android phones in the same price range. But you would never get iOS nor that compact body.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Apple iPhone 11: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone SE 2020

PRO

• More compact
• Affordable price
• Touch ID

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Apple iPhone 11

PRO

• Face ID
• Better cameras
• More beautiful design
• Bigger battery
• Better water resistance

CONS

• Bigger and costlier

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Yesterday, Apple took the industry by storm with the launch of the 2020 edition of the affordable iPhone SE. The new iPhone came with an impressive specs lineup which includes the A13 Bionic chipset that is on the flagship iPhone 11. That is definitely the best perk, coupled with storage options of 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. The phone’s pricing starts at $399 which makes it an impressive offer.

As expected, Apple did not announce the RAM size and battery capacity of the new iPhone. However, details o the iPhone SE 2020 RAM and battery have been revealed by China Telecom. The carrier’s Tianyi 4G terminal database confirmed that the smartphone is equipped with 3GB of RAM and a 1,812mAh battery. It is noteworthy that this is the same battery capacity on the iPhone 8 which Apple has had to discontinue after the iPhone SE launch. The RAM is 1GB less than the iPhone 11 series.

The official data released by Apple showed that the iPhone SE 2020 battery can support 13 hours of video playback and 8 hours of online video streaming. The mobile phone supports 18W fast charging even though there is only a 5W charger inside the box. The 18W charger delivers up to 50% charge in about half an hour. The device also supports wireless charging.

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Finally, the iPhone SE 2020 went official yesterday after months of leaks. It has landed in the U.S. with a starting price of $399. The iPhone SE 2020 comes in three storage editions such as 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. India is one of the first markets that will be receiving the iPhone SE. At the launch, Apple had confirmed the pricing of the base model of the iPhone SE 2020 for India. The pricing of the other two variants of the smartphone is now mentioned in its official listing on Apple India website.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 price in India

The 64 GB iPhone SE 2020 is priced at Rs. 42,500. The 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions of the smartphone are priced at Rs. 47,800 and Rs. 58,300 in India. The pricing of the iPhone SE 2020 is higher than the U.S. prices. The recent hike in the GST rate and depreciating value of INR against USD could be the reasons behind it. The Cupertino company is yet to confirm on the availability of the iPhone SE 2020 in India.

The iPhone SE features a Touch ID fingerprint scanner embedded in the capacitive home button. The handset supports 18W fast charging, but ships with a 5W charger. It also supports wireless charging.

The iOS 13 comes preloaded on the iPhone SE 2020. Its other features include IP67 rated chassis, stereo speakers and support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

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Apple has finally launched the highly anticipated iPhone SE 2020 smartphone. The handset has arrived with an enticing start price of $399. The first-generation iPhone SE from 2016 that came with a 4-inch display had carried the same price tag. The second-generation borrows comes with a larger 4.7-inch display and the latest Apple A13 Bionic chipset. It borrows its design from the iPhone 8 from 2017. The iPhone SE 2020 has been introduced as a successor to the iPhone 8. The Cupertino company has discontinued the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus after the introduction of the iPhone SE 2020.

A visit to the Apple.com reveals that the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are no longer listed. While the iPhone 8 is now discontinued, the iPhone 8 Plus will be available through select retailers in different regions. So, the iPhone lineup of the company includes four smartphones such as iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone SE 2020.

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Apple iPhone SE 2020 pricing and specifications

The iPhone SE 2020 comes in 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices. They are priced at $399, $449 and $549. The smartphone can be bought in colors like black, white and red. On April 17, the first batch of 40 plus markets will carry out the pre-orders of the iPhone SE. Its shipments will begin on April 24. Some of the markets that are included in the first batch are the U.S., Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, the UAW, Hong Kong, China and India.

The iPhone SE 2020 has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD Retina HD display. The capacitive home button on the chin of the device is integrated with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The Apple A13 fuels the device. It carries support for 18W fast charging and wireless charging. It has a front camera of 7-megapixel and a rear shooter of 12-megapixel. Lastly, the iPhone SE 2020 comes with an IP67 certified chassis.

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The iPhone SE was announced in 2016. It had a 4.0-inch display, an A9 chipset, and of course a front-mounted fingerprint scanner buried under the home button. Four years later, Apple has announced a new model, still called the iPhone SE by the way, but with a bigger display and the same A13 Bionic chipset inside the iPhone 11 series.

iPhone SE 2020 Design

With respect to design, the new iPhone SE or iPhone SE 2020 to avoid confusion, can best be described as a mix of the 2016 iPhone SE and the iPhone XR or a 2020 edition of the iPhone 8. It keeps the huge bezels and a sapphire crystal-covered home button with Touch ID while the back is covered in glass and adorned with a single camera. Apple has announced the phone in three colors – Black, White, and (PRODUCT)RED.

iPhone SE 2020 specifications

The iPhone SE 2020 has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback and also has Haptic Touch for Quick Actions (previewing messages, rearranging apps and more).

What is amazing about this phone is its processor. This is the same A13 Bionic inside the iPhone 11 which is the fastest mobile processor in the world. Trust Apple to not reveal the RAM. Nevertheless, the phone comes in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB versions.

The rear camera is a 12MP f/1.8 camera which Apple says is the best single-camera system ever in an iPhone. Thanks to the A13’s ISP and Neural Engine, the iPhone SE 2020 can take portrait mode images with six different portrait lighting effects. It can also take portrait photos with the 7MP selfie camera. The phone can also record 4K videos at 60fps.

The iPhone SE 2020’s battery capacity wasn’t revealed but it supports 18W fast charging (ships with a 5W charger though) and also supports wireless charging. With an 18W charger, you can charge it from empty to 50% in about half an hour.

Other features include Wi-Fi 6, Dual SIM (1 nano +eSIM) and an IP67 water and dust resistance rating.

iPhone SE 2020 price and availability

The iPhone SE 2020 starts at $399 for the base model, goes up to $449 for the 128GB version, and $549 for the 256GB version. It will be available for pre-order beginning Friday, April 17 before going on sale on April 24. Apple has included a free one-year subscription for Apple TV+. They will also send a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the (PRODUCT) RED version to the Global Fund created for COVID-19.

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It is no longer news that Apple is planning to release a successor to the iPhone SE but what is yet unknown is when. The iPhone SE 2020 has generated several discussions with some analysts predicting that Apple will likely use the upcoming budget model to attempt to lure buyers in China who are conscious about the price of smartphones.

However, popular analyst, now a partner of Xiaomi’s industrial investment department, Pan Jiutang has disputed such predictions. He is of the opinion that the rumoured device is targeted at users who prefer smartphones with small-sized displays and shouldn’t compete with mid-range phones in China.

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As for the pricing, Pan Jiutang believes Apple won’t bring the price of the upcoming iPhone very low so that it doesn’t affect the sales of the pricier models. He also threw in a tip for intending buyers, drawing attention to the fact that 5G phones will soon dominate the market and as such, the prices of 4G flagship models will soon fall around the 2000 yuan margin. Thus, he advised intending buyers to wait in order to get such 4G phones which obviously have better specs. If the iPhone SE which is going to be a 4G phone should sell for the 2,999 yuan (around $400), it will be a popular one. But we expect Chinese OEMs to immediately crash their phone’s prices to offer users better hardware for similar price points.

When Apple first unveiled the iPhone SE in 2016 as an entry-level option, the company probably never envisaged that the compact model will become super popular. The popularity of the first-generation model has made discussions about a successor a hot topic. The next-gen model is tipped to launch on April 15 which is tomorrow. We’ll watch out for that even though Apple is yet to officially confirm a launch date

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A recent report had disclosed that Apple will launch the iPhone 9 as the iPhone SE 2. Before the report, the next-gen compact and affordable model which will be a successor to the iPhone SE was rumoured to launch this year as iPhone 9. Despite the new report, a third-party retailer is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 9 on Jingdong (JD.com) in China.

The listing generated a lot of discussions among netizens in China where Apple products are still relatively popular. The third-part store known as JD Sanfang Store listed the iPhone 9 to start shipping between May 1 and May 10.

The landing page doesn’t reveal any detail of the iPhone 9 except that it won’t have support for 5G connectivity. Of course, Apple is yet to launch a 5G phone and we don’t expect the iPhone 9 to beat the flagship models to that crown. There also no pictures of the device on display.

The iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 has been tipped to be launched on April 15 and go on sale from April 22. But like all details of Apple’s unannounced product, information about the product has been a closely guarded secret. The company is yet to officially announce a launch date for the smartphone.

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Apple is expected to soon announce a successor for the compact iPhone SE that went official in 2016. Some reports have claimed that it may go official on April 15. However, a new report on 9to5 Mac states that cites information from its highly trust reader claims that the company will begin receiving orders for the iPhone SE’s successor as soon as tomorrow. While recent reports had claimed the device will be debuting as iPhone 9, the publication has revealed that it will go official as “iPhone SE” and it will be referred to as 2020 version.

2020 iPhone SE key details

The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max from last year were fueled by the Apple A13 Bionic chip. The same SoC will be powers the 2020 iPhone SE. It will bring support for augmented reality features.

In terms of design, the iPhone SE 2020 will bear resemblance with the iPhone 8. Since it won’t support 3D Touch, it is expected to deliver better battery life. It could be the only new iPhone to sport the good old Touch ID sensor..

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The new iPhone SE will come in three storage versions such as 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. It will be available in three color edition such as white, black and PRODUCT (Red). The company will be selling five kinds of cases for the 2020 iPhone SE such as black silicone, white silicone, red leather, black leather and midnight blue leather.

There is no fresh information on the pricing of the iPhone SE 2020. However, famed supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously stated that the iPhone SE’s successor will be arriving with a starting price of $399. The publication further stated that the retailers are gearing up to begin merchandising cases for the iPhone SE 2020 from Sunday, which also hints that its launch is imminent.

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