New iPhone SE (2020) in test: news comment-other conclusions

iPhone SE 2 reviews, opinions and experiences

April 23, 2020, 9:15 am Reading time: 3 minutes

Internationally, media companies selected by Apple have already released tests and reviews of the new iPhone SE 2. We summarize the news comments for you. How does the new iPhone SE 2 perform in benchmark tests, battery life, and camera comparisons?

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There are no large-scale performances and no keynote speeches. If we look at the new iPhone SE 2, it is not only suitable for strange times, but also for the Apple smartphone itself. It is by far the cheapest iPhone, and may be the last iPhone with a home screen button and Touch ID.

The home button and price itself are a strong reason to buy iPhone SE 2020. We found more content on paper and have already compared iPhone SE 2 with iPhone XR or iPhone SE 2 with iPhone 11 Pro. Is it really fair to compare a smartphone with a price of 479 euros with a top device that costs more than 1,000 euros?

In any case, we are not always alone in this comparison. The well-known American magazine "The Verge" did the same, and came to the conclusion of the test: "Compared with smartphones with a price of more than 1,000 euros, Apple's new iPhone SE 2 showed surprisingly excellent. We summarize the test results and conclusions of the iPhone SE 2 below.

Edge: "Having everything you need"

Dieter Bohn on the edge asked at the beginning of his iPhone SE 2 review:

"What are you looking for on a new smartphone? It may require longer battery life and an excellent camera. After that, speed, display quality, size, etc. may all appear. But the first thing to look for is the iPhone. Run iMessage and FaceTime and all your apps […], so I ’m glad Apple revives an old idea. "
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Front

• Long battery life
• Long update time
• Good camera with plenty of light

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• Outdated design with outdated screen edges
• Small display
• Noisy photos in the dark

The test score of The Verge: 8.5 / 10

Engadget: "Great, especially the price"

Chris Velazco of Engadget magazine said: "The new iPhone SE 2 is also practical and powerful." In his review of the iPhone SE, he pointed out that the manufacture of such a cheap iPhone necessarily involves compromise. These can also be found on iPhone SE 2. But considering the price, the new Apple smartphone has left a "great impression". "It's definitely not a smartphone for everyone. But for those who prioritized power and everyday use before design, there are currently few options."

Front

• Good value for money
• The power of top smartphones
• Surprisingly good camera
• A13 SoC with sufficient reserves

negative number

• Outdated design
• Average battery life
• No night mode on the camera

Test score from Engadget: 90/100

Apple iPhone SE 2 in the picture

CNET: "One of the best entry-level smartphones currently"

CNET's Patrick Holland said: "The new iPhone SE looks like the iPhone 8, but it looks like the iPhone 11 Pro." Of course, it hints at the A13 chipset, which is the most expensive and cheapest iPhone model. In the test of iPhone SE 2020, Holland noticed "surprising camera similar to iPhone 11." This is indeed the case: when comparing the photos between the iPhone 11 camera and the optics installed in the iPhone SE 2, it is difficult to identify the difference.

Front

• price
• Long battery life
• Great camera
• Performance like iPhone 11 Pro

negative number

• Outdated design
• Front camera only middle class

CNET test score: 8.6 / 10

Wall Street Journal: "iPhone for people who don't like the new iPhone"

"Are you still using your old iPhone? The new iPhone SE has the design, performance and camera you have been waiting for-but no battery life"-Joanna Stern used this sentence to reveal on the wall Opened her iPhone SE 2 review. Street magazine. The test report is only for paying users, but the video on "French Phone" is worth watching.

Netzwelt said: The new iPhone SE 2 will be very popular

Acknowledgement-You have long clicked the "Buy" button in the Apple Store and are eagerly waiting for your personal iPhone SE2. Anyone who buys it can't go wrong. The most important thing is that those who are willing to change themselves, they already have the iPhone 6, iPhone 6S or iPhone 7 in their pockets [or their own apartment] for a lifetime. Apple has perfectly attracted these buyers with the new iPhone SE 2020. Operation, optics-everything works. Just need more power and a better camera.

Too bad, the owner of the Plus model had to wait a long time before buying the iPhone SE 2 Plus. If the main attraction on iPhone SE is compact products, then you should turn your attention to Apple's September keynote. Finally, iPhone 12 appeared in four different versions, including a particularly compact version.