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iPhone SE 2020 Unboxing and First Impressions: A Detailed Review
Apple has launched the iPhone SE 2020 in India, and it stands as the most affordable new phone from the company. We have received the box and are ready to share our unboxing and first impressions of this very interesting device.
Pricing and Variants
The model we have is the 256 GB variant in Product Red. The base model starts with 64 GB of storage for a price of ₹42,500. However, with an HDFC card offer, this price can come down to around ₹38,000. The 256 GB variant we are unboxing has a price of ₹58,300 listed on the box.
What’s Inside the Box?
The unboxing experience is typical for Apple. Inside, you will find the “Designed by Apple” packet, which contains stickers, a SIM card tool, documentation, and a Product Red information card. It’s important to note that a portion of the proceeds from Product Red purchases goes towards the fight against the coronavirus.
The box also includes a very tiny 5-watt charger, a pair of EarPods with a Lightning connector, and a Lightning cable for charging and data transfer.
Design and Build Quality
The iPhone SE 2020 is a tiny phone, and it feels very small in hand, especially if you are used to larger devices. The design is a classic “sandwich” style, featuring an aluminum middle frame between two panes of what Apple calls the “toughest glass ever.” The back has a centered Apple logo and the Product Red branding at the bottom. The phone is available in three colors: Red, White, and Black.
The device weighs only 148 grams, making it an incredibly light phone. If you have used or seen an iPhone 8, the design is exactly the same with absolutely no difference.
Display and Biometrics
This phone does not feature Face ID; instead, it brings back the familiar Touch ID. The fingerprint sensor is located in the home button below the screen. The presence of Touch ID means the phone has significant bezels at the top and bottom of the display, which appear quite large by today’s standards.
The screen itself is a 4.7-inch Retina display. While it is very small compared to the 6 and 6.5-inch phones we are accustomed to, the quality is excellent. The display is vibrant, and the colors look absolutely punchy and correct. It also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10.
Ports and Buttons
Looking at the ports and buttons, the bottom of the phone houses the speaker grille and the Lightning port. On the left side, you’ll find the volume up and down rockers and the alert slider above them. The top of the phone is clean, with no buttons or ports. The right side features the power button and the SIM card tray. The tray accommodates a single nano-SIM card, but the phone is dual-SIM capable, with the second SIM being an eSIM.
Performance and Specifications
One of the biggest highlights of this phone is its processor. The iPhone SE 2020 is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, the very same one found in the flagship iPhone 11 Pro Max. This is Apple’s latest processor, which means it also gets the advanced Image Signal Processor (ISP) that comes with it.
In terms of memory, the phone has 3GB of RAM across all storage variants (64GB, 128GB, and 256GB). It runs on the latest iOS 13.4, with iOS 14 coming very soon. Thanks to the A13 chipset, you can expect this phone to receive software updates for the next four to five years, likely up to iOS 17 or 18, ensuring it won’t slow down for a long time.
Battery and Charging
The iPhone SE 2020 is equipped with a small 1821 mAh battery. While the iOS ecosystem is generally efficient with battery consumption, a moderate user will likely find it difficult to get through a full day on a single charge.
Charging the device is a slow process with the included 5-watt charger. It will take over two hours to fully charge the battery. However, the phone does support wireless charging, which is a very interesting feature to have at this price point.
Key Features and Connectivity
The phone comes with all the necessary sensors. It supports dual 4G VoLTE (one physical SIM and one eSIM), Wi-Fi Calling, and the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard. A major feature is its IP67 dust and water resistance rating, meaning it can survive accidental drops in water or exposure to dust without any problems.
Performance in Gaming and Multimedia
Despite its small size, this phone is a performance monster. When it comes to gaming, you can play titles like Call of Duty Mobile and PUBG Mobile at the highest settings smoothly. The gaming experience on iOS feels really nice. However, the small screen can be a challenge, especially if you have large hands.
For multimedia, the audio quality from the speakers is absolutely fantastic. Video watching is also a great experience due to the excellent color reproduction, but you have to remember that the screen is small.
Camera Performance
The iPhone SE features a single 12-megapixel camera on the back and a 7-megapixel selfie camera on the front. Because it uses the A13 Bionic chip’s ISP, the image processing is on par with the iPhone 11 series. Photos taken in normal lighting conditions come out really good.
The camera also includes a Portrait Mode with various Portrait Lighting effects like Contour Light and Studio Light. For video, it can shoot in 4K at 60fps with optical image stabilization. The one feature that is missing is a dedicated Night Mode for low-light photography.
Final Thoughts
The iPhone SE 2020 is a compelling device. Its strengths lie in its great performance, a surprisingly good camera for a single-lens setup, and a very manageable, small form factor. If you are comfortable with a small screen and have the budget, it is definitely a phone to consider.
However, there are some cons. The battery life is a concern, especially for heavy users who will need to charge it during the day. The large bezels and Touch ID design may feel dated to many. Finally, when compared to Android phones in the same price range, you can get much larger screens and other features, but this is an iPhone, and the brand value is a significant factor. This is the cheapest new iPhone you can buy today.
