Apple Unveils New $399 iPhone SE, It Comes With The A13 Processor And Touch ID

Apple earlier today unveiled its new low budget smartphone and this is the first one four years. The new iPhone SE comes just as Apple is readying a high-end 5G phones later this year.

The new phone costs $399 versus the 5.8″ iPhone 11 Pro that started at $999 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max’s at $1099. But Appel didn’t pack features into the new phone hence the price and a closer look at it shows the 2017 iPhone 8 design with cameras in front and back.

iPhone SE features the best single-camera system ever in an iPhone with a 12-megapixel f/1.8 aperture Wide camera, and uses the image signal processor and Neural Engine of A13 Bionic to unlock even more benefits of computational photography, including Portrait mode, all six Portrait Lighting effects and Depth Control. Using machine learning and monocular depth estimation, iPhone SE also takes stunning Portraits with the front camera. Next-generation Smart HDR comes to iPhone SE, intelligently re-lighting recognized subjects in a frame for more natural-looking images with stunning highlight and shadow details. With advanced Camera and Photo features in iOS 13, native editing is even more comprehensive and intuitive through powerful tools that were once available only for photo editing.

On the security side, the new iPhone SE comes with Touch ID fingerprint and facial recognition technology.  iPhone SE likewise includes the Home Button that is designed with a sapphire crystal that Appel says is to protect the sensor while the steel ring is to detect the user’s fingerprint for the Touch ID. Utilizing Touch ID is a simple, private and secure option in contrast to entering a password to open iPhone, fill in passwords utilizing iCloud Keychain, sign in to applications, approve App Store buys, and make Apple Pay transactions.

The new model comes in dark, white or red with models running from 64GB to 256GB in storage capacities. While a considerable lot of the gadget’s particulars have been outperformed by more current technologies, the iPhone SE uses the same A13 processor as the most recent iPhones including the iPhone 11 series. Youn can pre-rder the new iPhone SE from authorized resellers and select carriers on Friday, April 24, in the US and more than 40 other countries and regions.

iPhone SE first launched in 2016 came in the 2013 iPhone 5S design and this is the second in the series. But it’s quite interesting that Apple launched a phone in the middle of the global Coronavirus pandemic but it’s a testament to what the Chinese government has been saying that it has started reopening the country at different levels. Apple’s main supplier Foxconn announced that it was reopening with stricter safety and hygiene measures in place.

Here’s some more information on the 2020 iPhone SE 

¹ iPhone SE is splash-, water- and dust-resistant, and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes). Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty. iPhone SE is resistant to accidental spills from common liquids such as soda, coffee, tea, beer and juice. In the event of a spill, rinse the area with water and wipe your iPhone, and dry it.
² Up to 50 percent charge in 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher (sold separately).
³ Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/LTE.
⁴ Use of Dual SIM requires two wireless service plans (which may include restrictions on roaming). Certain restrictions apply to use.
⁵ Portrait mode on iPhone SE has the ability to recognize people.