iPhone SE (2020) review: the iPhone to buy now | Gizmod Japan



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It is so powerful that you cannot imagine it from the looks.

Released on Friday, April 24iPhone SE (2nd generation).Was it SE before the announcement? Is it 9? Will you go back to a small size? There were various rumors and expectations. What impression did Gitmodo reporter Caitlin McGarry have on the new iPhone SE, which launched for just $ 400? Take a look at the review of the iPhone SE (2nd generation, iPhone SE).


My first thought was that the iPhone SE looked like the iPhone 8. 4.7-inch Retina HD display, thick bezel, fingerprint certificate with “Touch ID” start button, etc.

It looks similar, but the contents are different. iPhone SE is the same as iPhone 11 series“A13 Bionic”Since it is equipped, it is also a point that you can use it faster and more comfortably. IPhone SE uses the same camera as iPhone 8, but thanks to “A13 Bionic”, the camera has also been updated. (Later, I will show you some photos compared to iPhone 11 Pro Max).

To be honest, I don’t think this iPhone SE is the successor to the original SE.. Because it wasn’t the “small iPhone” back then … Other than the size, what I really felt with this iPhone SE was that it was better than expected, and for most people this is at this point,Best iphoneIs that

iPhone SE (2020)

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What is this :The cheapest, smallest and latest iPhone.
Price:From $ 400. (From 49,280 yen including taxes).
Favourite place:Easy to use with one hand, powerful processing power, convenient “Touch ID” fingerprint authentication, excellent camera, affordable iPhone.
Things that I do not like:People who are used to big smartphones find that the small screen is small. The battery life is not that good.

Camera on thanks to “A13 Bionic”

When I received my iPhone SE, I realized I had it. I usually take photos on crowded beaches and tourist spots and check camera performance, but in this situation it is impossible. So this time it’s not always the same, but I took some photos around the apartment and on the balcony.

I was impressed by the quality of the photos taken with the essential iPhone SE, which was beyond my imagination. Based on the result of iFixit’s full review, the iPhone SE’s rear camera is the same 12MP (wide-angle) camera as the iPhone 8 released 3 years ago, and the front camera is the same, too.

“A13 Bionic” is like magic.ISP(Image signal processor)Neural motor(Neural motor)iOS13The strongest combination completely covers the missing piece of hardware. (Compared to iPhone 11 series, sensor and front camera are different, no telephoto / wide-angle lens, etc.).

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There is only one lens, but it is another good photo.

Quality comparable to iPhone 11 Pro Max

The other day, I compared the iPhone SE camera to the iPhone 11 Pro MAX. The result is a $ 400 iPhonePortrait modeI was able to take a beautiful photo,Smart HDRI was surprised that I was able to take beautiful photos even in backlight.

On the other hand, the weakness was that the iPhone SE does not have “Night Mode” or “Deep Fusion”, so even if you take a photo in a dark environment or see a photo taken in a bright place, there is a difference in brightness , tone and liveliness. It was coming out. Also, the iPhone SE is capable of up to 5x digital zoom, but compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the sharpness is lower, but it was possible to shoot as it was. As you can see from the comparison photos, most of the photos taken with iPhone SE are beautiful. However, I also want a telephoto lens that wants to take a more beautiful night view! In that case, you should spend a little more money. (I think it’s more, not a little more).

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Taken in portrait mode on iPhone SE (2nd generation).

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Taken in portrait mode on iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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Backlit palm trees taken with iPhone SE (2nd generation).

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Backlit palm trees taken with iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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Griffith Observatory taken with 5x digital zoom of iPhone SE (2nd generation).

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Griffith Observatory taken with 5x digital zoom of iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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Flowers taken at night with iPhone SE (2nd generation).

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A flower photographed at night using the “night mode” of the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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Selfie photo taken in portrait mode of iPhone SE (2nd generation).

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Selfie photo taken in portrait mode on iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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Photo taken in bright weather on iPhone SE (2nd generation).

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Photo taken with iPhone 11 Pro Max in bright weather.

As you can see from these comparison photos, comparing iPhone SE and iPhone 11 Pro Max has shown excellent results in various scenes. Looking around other smartphones sold for $ 400, what can compete with the flagship model isVery littleIt is. The only thing that came to mind was Google Pixel 3a, which is also famous for its reasonable price.

PersonallyTouch IDI thought it was out of dateFace IDIt was very convenient because you can unlock it even if you wear a mask.

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When you wear a mask, you will really appreciate Touch ID.

When paying in stores with Apple Pay, Face ID wore a mask, so you had to enter your password every time, but with Touch ID, you only had to point it out to make the payment. It will be really useful because it is complete.

The screen may seem a little small

The iPhone SE bezel didn’t bother me after using it for a few days, but the screenTightI felt I was used to the size of the iPhone XS (5.8 inches) and the iPhone 11 Pro (5.8 inches) that I used to,I want a slightly bigger screenI mean … But if you’re considering a replacement for the iPhone 8 (or earlier), you probably don’t care that much.

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After using the iPhone XS for about two years, the SE screen feels tight.

As for performance, the presence of “A13 Bionic” is quite large. It allows you to take beautiful photos, use AR apps and have a smooth gaming experience.

It’s pretty rare on a smartphone under $ 500, but the iPhone SEWireless chargingCorresponds to. (Google Pixal 3a is not supported). It’s an annoying battery, but as a result of watching YouTube videos during the day, sending messages on Slack, playing music during exercise, checking Instagram,About 16 hoursI was able to use it. In the battery test conducted by the editorial department (continues to play the video), the result was almost the same as the iPhone 8 in just 9 hours. If you keep the battery, you can only choose the Pro model.

The $ 700 iPhone 11 is also great. In the editorial department’s battery test, I recorded a little over 12 hours. Adding $ 300 to your iPhone SE gives you a longer battery life, a bigger screen, dual lenses (wide angle and ultra wide angle), night mode, and Deep Fusion, but with the 6.1-inch body it feels slippery. Please be careful.

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Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, many people continue to wait at home or telecommute. In such circumstances, few people should try to get involved in an expensive flagship model. The iPhone SE, which was unveiled there, is a low-priced iPhone with many features.

It is quite difficult to live without a smartphone in this age. I need a new smartphone and I want to keep the budget as low as possible. For those who like it, the iPhone SE is the best smartphone.

Summary

-Quality photos you wouldn’t expect to take with a $ 400 smartphone.

-Supports wireless charging.

・ The size is perfect for people with small hands. I feel overwhelming when I’m used to a big screen.

・ “A13 Bionic” has transformed iPhone SE into a higher quality smartphone.

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