iPhone SE 2020: How good is the cheapest iPhone ever?

The iPhone SE 2 is the people's iPhone. So, the cheapest new iPhone offered by this manufacturer. The cheapest iPhone in iPhone history. An iPhone for the masses, if you will. Its main advantage is the price, which is around 400 euros on the German Amazon.de. In the US, you can buy the entry-level model for as little as $399. And this time, whether you like it or not, the debate will revolve around the price.

Price for iPhone SE 2 2020 is incredible 400 euros. This price applies to users Amazon Business, which in German Amazon (translated into English) as Slovenian business users and VAT payers buy products without VAT. So how to buy an iPhone SE for 400 euros, we reveal to you towards the end of this article, where the purchase process is described in detail.

The iPhone has a problem! Namely, it is losing market share because customers often decide on several times cheaper "budget" phones with Androids. In the price range of up to 400 euros, there is a real little war, and the offer is extremely diverse and every day more incredible.

So maybe Apple's move is surprising, that it actually offers on the market old phone. iPhone SE 2 2020 it is a complete copy iPhone 8, which was introduced long ago September 12, 2017. We are talking, of course, about the shape of the phone. You will be able to store it in identical cases, and protect the screen with the same film as the iPhone 8. The worst, if not even funny, is that the iPhone 8 was not too different from the iPhone 7. Basically, it is extremely "dusty" design, although on the other hand it is flat Apple design that, which is quite "eternal". Which must be admitted!

In other words: Apple it is in the "body" of a model that is three or more years old iPhone 8, packed current technology – the last one A13 processor and its ability to produce photos. For a reason, or precisely because of this, he offered all this at a budget price.

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Many consider this move as revolutionary, brave and at the same time self-confident, the one who will Apple took flight, because this type of phone was simply missing from their offer. Because all the latest current phone series were unaffordable to the average user, who was therefore still happy to use or even buy a few-year-old version of the iPhone. So you may have recently noticed ads for iPhone 8, and it is even possible to buy a new one on the market iPhone 7 or iPhone 6s. iPhone SE it is therefore a logical move Apple, because it wants to offer new technology to this group of customers. So the technology of 2020, packaged in a familiar design format.

A mix of excellent and extremely average

Because it is phone evaluation test, we cannot pass the basic specifications. Of course, last year's reigns supreme processor A13 Bionic (7nm), which you can also find in the current version of the phone iPhone 11. The phone scores average waterproof standard IP67, while premium phones in 2020 generally already IP68. We can charge it wirelessly. Speaking of charging: it can be quickly charged with 18 W, which means that the battery is charged up to 50 percent in less than half an hour. Which, in times when Android phones charge the battery with 45 W+, is extremely average. Because it has iPhone SE 2 2020 very small battery, only 1821 mAh, it doesn't charge very slowly anyway. The charger that is included in the packaging with the phone provides slow charging, so you have to reach for some other charger, which is not necessary, to charge the battery faster Apple.

It is a positive feature, of course camera phone iPhone SE 2, which is said to be from one of Apple's current products (Apple does not release which one) and with support the A13 megachip manages to do good photos. The photos are on par with the best phones, although the phone does not support night photography and seems to be weaker in light than the current one iPhone 11. As the photo is good, the video is also above average for this price range and allows for capture in the format 4K/30fps. This fact will especially excite videographers. The video is perfectly stabilized, something the iPhone still does best.

Still, sound capture seems a bit problematic. It catches a lot of sound from the surroundings, which means that it is practically useless in windy weather. As for photo and video features iPhone SE, we one camera in 2020 seems decidedly insufficient. Missing namely wide-angle, which often comes in handy for group photos and a multitude of situations where you would like to capture as much as possible in the lens. On the other hand, less can be more. And at the model SE you won't miss too much anymore lens options.

The most problematic point is the screen of the new phone iPhone SE 2020. This one is from 2017 and in terms of resolution, brightness and technology it's really quite behind the times. This feature could be described as his Achilles' heel. In 2020, “budget phones” use AMOLED technology, while the iPhone SE 2020 has it IPS LCD screen with a diagonal of 4.7 inches and a resolution 750×1334 pixels. This means that in some way it does not support 1080p, i.e. FHD format, which is unacceptable in 2020, especially with the amount of video that we users consume. Precisely because of the weakness of the screen, its long-term durability seems to be in jeopardy. Most applications today are basically designed for phones with larger formats, i.e. screens that generally measure more than 6 inches. And here, over time, this phone can have problems. Otherwise, the average user in 99 percent will not notice an excessive difference with modern screens. All that will bother him is possibly the size and phone format, which is unusually small for 2020. On the other hand, this is also one of its main assets. Maybe, in addition to the price, even the biggest!

It's like a Swiss army knife - my thinking!

You have to admit that it's amazing how phones have grown in the last three years. When you hold in your hand iPhone SE 2 2020 it all feels like a trip back in time. And this nostalgia is not so wrong. The size and functionality of this phone is like swiss army knife. And as we know, the Swiss army knife is useful and saves you in many situations.

iPhone SE 2 2020 could be much better. For example, it could have a comparable display with comparable technology to its contemporaries. The screen could be edge-to-edge, with an integrated fingerprint reader rather than a conventional reader (Touch ID). Apple could even integrate Face ID. A bunch of things could be better, but it would definitely affect the higher price of the device. In a slightly higher price range, Apple already offers iPhone XR with the above properties.

That's why Apple made some really rude compromises and took a risk when they offered users something new, but at the same time quite old. Nevertheless, this move seems very logical. The phone is extremely fast and has a good camera. Since it uses an "old" screen, the battery life seems to be such that you will use the phone all day without any problems. At the same time, it is just as big as it needs to be, as it is easier to carry in pockets. While using the phone, I felt immense satisfaction and even found myself using it less and reaching for other digital devices, such as a long-unused tablet to watch video and read digital books. It is for the latter iPhone SE 2 2020 a bit small, but still useful in emergencies like watching reports or a current YouTube video. I rate this as excellent as he gave me a new look at the smartphone, which suddenly became just a communication device, not mine primary media device. Therefore, I can easily say that this particular iPhone satisfies 99 percent all the needs of smartphone users and extremely efficiently.

Reasons FOR:

• Form factor: the ideal form factor of a smartphone that perfectly fulfills its primary function with its dimensions.
• Processor speed: super fast A13 Bionic processor, which will keep the phone relevant for a long time.
• Camera: Good main camera and satisfactory selfie camera.
• Price: It's actually the main attribute of this phone, and you'll undoubtedly lose a little money with this purchase, because after two years it will still be worth at least 250 euros (you'll lose less than 10 euros on it per month).

Reasons AGAINST:

• However, the screen is too small and not powerful enough for longer "consumption" of video content and, for example, reading e-books.
• Relatively small battery, which may not be enough for the whole day if we use the phone in the way of modern phones and consume a lot of multimedia content.
• The shamelessly outdated, yet eternal iPhone design can be a reason against, but at the same time a reason for.

How to get the price of 400 euros for the iPhone SE 2 2020

When reviewing the offer at Slovenian market you will quickly find that it is iPhone SE 2 hard to buy under 510 euros. Therefore, in the lines below, I offer you a way to a favorable purchase, which you can take advantage of if you are liable for VAT (companies, private individuals). I bought the phone intended for this test and recording on of the German Amazon.de and deducted 402 euros for it, which is the price without VAT. By registering in Amazon Business, as part of the business part of the German Amazon.de, you get the option of making purchases at the net value of all products, if you are liable for VAT and thus entitled to a VAT deduction. You can learn more about it read at this link, and you can easily register for Amazon Business via links below. Registration is completely free and does not commit you to anything. Besides, he's German Amazon perfectly translated into English, so there is no language barrier.

FIRST: REGISTRATION ON AMAZON BUSINESS (absolutely free)

Then to the easy purchase of the phone via the button below, where I have chosen the most favorable option for you, or the phone that I myself use and that was presented in the test.
* The phone can be purchased without VAT by Slovenian VAT taxpayers, when registering on Amazon Business via this link! Registration is free and takes no more than 60 seconds of your time.

Is this the iPhone for 99 percent of all users?

iPhone SE 2 2020 it's about something like in a car Volkswagen Golf to the world. Perhaps at first glance, the comparison with the advanced last generation Golf is not quite appropriate, but yes at one as with the second purchase it will not be missed and with it you will get 99 percent of what you expected from the purchase. The iPhone SE is just that. A purchase that 99 percent of users will not miss and will be completely satisfied with. But who really needs 4 rear cameras when we only use one most of the time? Who needs rounded edges on smartphone screens that tend to break and are difficult to protect? And who needs "bricks" in their pockets that make us men look pretty funny in tight pants? Is it really necessary to drive a Ferrari if you will also get to your desired destination with a Golf? Both iPhone and Golf fulfill their mission perfectly. They bring us to our goal and retain value after two years. That's exactly why iPhone SE 2 so very special. And as such suitable for 99 percent of all users. His the price but it allows you to come up with a completely new idea together with him iPad 10.2 2020 behind the pines 301 euros and that's how you seriously enter the Apple ecosystem! In a way, Apple is so "cheap" in 2020.

* iPad without VAT can be purchased by Slovenian VAT taxpayers, upon registration at Amazon Business through this link! Registration is free and takes no more than 60 seconds of your time.

Link to Amazon Business and purchase without VAT:
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