American tech giant Apple Inc has released a new 4-inch iPhone model which apparently looks like their older models – iPhone 5 or 5S – but with more improved features making it on par with the iPhone 6S.
So basically, the phone is just a combination of iPhone 5 and iPhone 6!
The purpose of the introduction of iPhone SE – which stands for Special Edition, in case you’re wondering – is designed for people who prefer a phone that can fit perfectly into the palm of their hands, and also the pockets of their jeans!
But is the new smartphone really worth buying? How else is it different from the previous models?
Here we compare the specs and features of the new phone with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S.
1.Size and weight
iPhone SE – 4-inch / 113 grams
iPhone 5S – 4-inch / 112 grams
iPhone 6 – 4.7-inch / 129 grams
iPhone 6S – 4.7-inch / 143 grams
2.Resolution
iPhone SE – 640 x 1136 pixels
iPhone 5S – 640 x 1136 pixels
iPhone 6 – 750 x 1334 pixels
iPhone 6S – 750 x 1334 pixels
3.Processor and iOS
iPhone SE – Apple A9 / 9.3
iPhone 5S – Apple A7 / 9, 8, 7
iPhone 6 – Apple A8 / 9, 8
iPhone 6S – Apple A9 / 9
4.RAM and storage
iPhone SE – 1GB / 16GB, 64GB
iPhone 5S – 1GB / 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
iPhone 6 – 1GB / 16GB, 64GB
iPhone 6S – 2GB / 16GB, 64GB, 128GB
5.Camera (rear and front)
iPhone SE – 12mp / 1.2mp
iPhone 5S – 8mp / 1.2mp
iPhone 6 – 8mp / 1.2mp
iPhone 6S – 12mp / 5mp
6.Battery
iPhone SE – 1642mAh
iPhone 5S – 1560 mAh
iPhone 6 – 1810 mAh
iPhone 6S – 1810 mAh
7.Starting price
iPhone SE – USD399
iPhone 5S – USD649
iPhone 6 – USD549
iPhone 6S – USD649
Although certain aspects may differ, all of the four smartphones have the same pixel density which is at 326ppi, have no memory card support, use Thunderbolt USB hub, and have a fingerprint scanner.
Our Verdict:
We feel that the iPhone SE phone is still inferior than both the iPhone 6 and 6S (due to its smaller screen size and lower resolution) though it is slightly superior than the 5S (higher camera megapixels). But hey, if you like phones that are small in size, than this phone is worth the trade!