The release of the first iPhone SE was geared towards having an iPhone that meets the needs of people with a low budget. The iPhone SE 2020 continues that trend while offering better design and a more powerful hardware. Here we explore its specs and price, which will, in turn, help you make your purchase decision.
iPhone SE 2020 Key Specs & Features⇒ 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD, 750 x 1334 pixels, (326 PPI)
⇒ Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
⇒ iOS 13
⇒ 4GB RAM
⇒ 64GB / 128GB / 256GB Built-in Storage
⇒ 12MP Rear Cameras
⇒ 7MP Front Camera
⇒ Non-removable 1821 mAh Li-ion Battery
⇒ Fast Battery Charging (18W)
⇒ Qi Wireless Charging
Design and DisplayThe iPhone SE 2020’s design can be described as a rip-off of the iPhone 8, only in a much small size. You have got the same setup on the front and rear.
The Chassis on this iPhone features glass on the front, glass on the rear and an Aluminium frame. To make things even much better, you have got an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
Nestled in the front panel of the iPhone SE 2020 is a 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD, which is 7-inch bigger than that of its predecessor. Surrounding this display are elements that have become a bit nostalgic.
Touch ID ReturnsThere are big bezels on the top and bottom of the display. The top bezel houses an earpiece, a front-facing camera, and some sensors, while the bottom bezel houses its home button which doubles as its Touch-ID sensor.
On the rear, you have got a single rear camera system featuring a camera flash. You have got also got the Apple logo and some model details.
The CamerasThe iPhone SE 2020 low-budget factor took a tole on its cameras. Apple didn’t go all out here as they are used to doing on other smartphones. Packed in this smartphone is the same cameras on the iPhone XR
On the rear, we have a single 12MP shooter with an aperture of f/1.8. This camera is capable of shooting 4k video maxed at 60fps and also 1080p videos maxed at 240fps.
For selfie, you have got a single 7MP shooter with an aperture of f/2.2. This camera is capable of shooting videos maxed at 1080p @ 30fps.
Hardware and SoftwareDespite being a low-budget iPhone, the iPhone SE 2020 picks up some features from the flagship line. It features the same Apple A13 Bionic chip on the iPhone 11
Also powering this iPhone is 3GB of RAM and a meager non-removable 1821 mAh Li-ion battery. Storage options include 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.
On the Softwares side, the iPhone SE 2020 runs the iOS 13, which is the same OS run on the iPhone 11 Pro.
ConnectivityThe iPhone SE 2020 features a Lightning port, dual-band Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. Please note that it doesn’t feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. To listen to audio, you will need to employ a USB-C or Bluetooth headphone.
Internet connectivity on the iPhone SE 2020 is capped at 4G LTE because it doesn’t feature 5G support.
Pricing & AvailabilityThe Price of the iPhone SE 2020 starts around $399 for the 64GB variant, which is about 154,213 Naira, 42,453 Kenyan Shillings and 2,314 Ghana Cedi.
The 128GB model of the iPhone SE 2020 will go on sale for a price around $449, while the 256GB variant will be on sale for a price around $549.
The iPhone SE 2020 was announced on April 15th, 2020 and is expected to go on sale April 24th, 2020. It comes in Black, White, Red.
iPhone SE 2020 Specs Video
General Features
Platform: iOS 13
Processor: Apple A13 Bionic (Hexa-core 2×2.65 GHz Lightning + 4×1.8 GHz Thunder)
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory: 3GB RAM
Colours: Black, White, Red
Dimension: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight: 148 g
SIM Type: Nano SIM
SIM Count: Single SIM
Display
Display: 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD Display, 750 x 1334 pixels (326 PPI)
Screen Protection: Ion-strengthened Glass, Oleophobic Coating
Camera
Rear Camera: 12MP, f/1.8
Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED Dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Slo-Mo, 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound record
Front Camera: 7MP, f/2.2, Face detection, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Storage
Built-in Storage: 64GB / 128GB /256GB
Memory Card Support: No
Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G CDMA 1X: –
3G WCDMA: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G CDMA EVDO: –
4G LTE: Yes, 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700), 30(2300), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46(5200), 48, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) – A2275, A2298
Internet & Connectivity
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
HSPA+: –
CDMA EVDO: –
4G LTE: Yes
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-band, Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC: Yes (Apply Pay only)
Infrared Blaster: –
USB Port: Lightning Connector
Sensors & Control
Digital Compass: Yes
Accelerometer: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Light Sensor: –
Barometer: Yes
SpO2: –
Pedometer: –
Heart Rate Monitor: –
Gyroscope: Yes
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
Iris Scanner: –
Face Unlock: Yes
Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
Video Streaming: Yes
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
Wireless Charging: Yes, (Qi wireless charging)
Built-in Mobile Payment: –
Water Resistant: Yes, (IP67)
Dust Resistant: Yes, (IP67)
Image Editor: Yes
Video Editor: –
Document Viewer: Yes
Document Editor: Yes
Battery
Battery: Non-removable 1821 mAh Battery
Internet Usage Time: –
Video Playback Time: –
Standby Time: –
Fast Charging: –
