The 1st-generation iPhone SE (Special Edition) is an entry-level smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on March 21, 2016 at the "Let us loop you in." Special Event in Cupertino, California. It was released ten days later on the following March 31st. It was succeeded in 2020 by the 2nd-generation iPhone SE. The device was targeted at consumers who preferred the small phone form factor with updated hardware and software. This iPhone SE is based off the design of the iPhone 5s, but has the specifications of an iPhone 6s with newer hardware.
Description[]
The iPhone SE is a mid range smartphone while having the design of an iPhone 5s. It has similar hardware to the iPhone 6s such as the Apple A9 processor with 2GB of RAM, and a new Retina Flash feature. It is initially shipped with iOS 9.3 pre-installed, and can be updated to the latest version of iOS 15.8.3. The storage capacity are 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. Like the iPhone 5s, this iPhone has the same 4-inch Retina display with a resolution of 1136 x 640. The iPhone has an improved 12MP main camera that can record up to 4K in video resolution, but it does not have optical image stabilization.
The available colours were rose gold, gold, silver, and space gray. The exterior difference from the iPhone 5s is the letters "SE" etched to it's back and a metal Apple logo.
Future models[]
After the first iPhone SE was discontinued in 2018 with the iPhone 6s lineup. Many rumours arose of a new replacement model, especially after specifications were leaked from developer builds of iOS 14.[1] In April 2020, Apple released the 2nd-generation iPhone SE that based on the design of the iPhone 8.[2] Nearly two years later in 2022, Apple released the 3rd generation iPhone SE which looks identical to the previous model.
Features[]
- Apple A9 processor
- 4-inch Retina Display
- Raise to Wake
- 12MP 4K main camera
- Retina Flash
- Touch ID
- iOS 9
Trivia[]
- This iPhone was the last model to include a headphone jack.
- Despite having similar specifications to the iPhone 6s, it does not have 3D Touch capabilities.
- It's a mid-range phone with the same CPU as the iPhone 6s.
- It is the only 4-inch iPhone that can run iOS 15.
- It is the cheapest iPhone ever made, with a price of US$349 for 32GB in fall 2017 to fall 2018.
Gallery[]
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References[]
- ↑ iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more by Chance Miller, 9to5Mac. 2020-03-10.
- ↑ iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design, Apple Inc. 2015-04-15.
External links[]
- iPhone SE at Apple (archived 2016-03-31)
- iPhone SE (1st generation) at Wikipedia
- Apple iPhone SE at GSMArena
