Is the iPhoneSE (2022) the right phone for you? We revisit it after several months on sale to find out if it's still a great value iPhone.
iPhone SE MSRP $429.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “The Apple iPhone SE 's compact design and high performance processor impresses, as does the software and its support, but the phone is let down by its battery life and storage capacity.” Pros Cons The iPhone SE is the smallest and cheapest brand new iPhone you can buy.
Many people lament Apple’s swap from Touch ID to Face ID technology, and using the iPhone SE reminds you why. The fingerprint sensor is very fast and reliable, even with damp or greasy fingers, and is usable in all lighting conditions. It’s really easy to locate without looking or even adjusting your grip on the phone. It’s excellent and remains a joy to use. However, its presence comes with a caveat — bezels. Great, big bezels.
The 60Hz refresh rate is perhaps the most disappointing aspect. Many Android phones around the same price as the iPhone SE have a higher refresh rate, resulting in smoother scrolling and less eye fatigue. It makes a difference, and if you’ve been used to a higher refresh rate, going back to a lower one is jarring. However, if you’ve not had the pleasure of using a 90Hz or 120Hz screen, this won’t be a problem. Finally, the screen doesn’t get very bright and struggles outside in sunlight.
iPhone SE battery and storage There’s no way around one simple fact: The iPhone SE ’s battery is just too small to keep up with the A15 Bionic chip. It’s by far the biggest consideration for potential buyers. If you need the phone to last an entire day with higher than average use , then the iPhone SE isn’t going to keep up. Games can rob the battery of 20% in less than an hour, and even with moderate use on Wi-Fi, don’t expect any more than a day from the iPhone SE’s battery.
It’s a good example of what a basic smartphone camera should be, as it takes good photos in regular conditions and decent photos in low light. It doesn’t have special features like a wide-angle camera or an optical zoom, so there’s a limit to the creative fun you can have with it. However, we’ve put the camera up against similarly priced Android phones with multiple cameras, and the iPhone SE more than holds its own.
The iPhone SE handles iOS 16.2 without a problem, and it operates just how you expect an iPhone to be: smooth, fast, and reliable. The camera is good, and it performed very well in a test against the iPhone 14 Plus, where I preferred the tone of its photos. It did the same when tested against the Samsung Galaxy A53 with its multi-camera system too.
It’s just not a phone for power users. The battery doesn’t have the stamina to match the processing power, and the camera is basic. Furthermore, the small screen size and 60Hz refresh rate don’t make it a multimedia superstar either. If you’re not worried about these aspects and choose wisely with the storage capacity, the iPhone SE is good value — and ideal for those who long for a powerful phone that can be comfortably held and used with one hand.
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