Still, we would have preferred a larger OLED screen, even if 60Hz. But we guess Apple needed to refresh the SE with 5G connectivity and it was just easiest to use the chip it already manufactures in the largest quantities. It's like putting a Ferrari engine into a VW Polo. The Apple A15 Bionic is among the most powerful chips in the world and it feels wasteful to pair it to such a small, low-res screen that can't exceed 60Hz. Misc: Fingerprint reader (front-mounted) NFC.Battery: 2018mAh Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Qi wireless charging.Video capture: Rear camera: OIS, stereo sound rec Front camera: gyro-EIS.Rear camera: 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS.OS/Software: iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1.Memory: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM NVMe.Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm): Hexa-core (2xX.XX GHz Avalanche + 4xX.XX GHz Blizzard) Apple GPU (4-core graphics).
What's new in the iPhone SE (2022) is the chipset - it uses the same Apple A15 Bionic as the iPhone 13 flagship line. This means large thick bezels on the top and bottom, but also a Home key and an integrated Touch ID fingeprint sensor. The iPhone SE (2022) also keeps the 4.7-inch Retina LCD screen with 60Hz refresh rate from its predecessors. But it's also clearly very keen on recycling design as the third-generation iPhone SE has the same exterior as the second-generation iPhone SE from 2020, and the iPhone 8 from as far back as 2017. It is proud of its eco-friendly assembly line, recycled materials, PVC-free packaging, thin retail boxes, smaller and smaller e-waste footprint. It's a very minor refresh of the phone with the same name from 2020, most upgrades stemming from the new chipset and its accompanying 5G modem.Īpple really likes recycling. The Special Edition iPhone, also known as the cheapest iPhone, or the retro one, has been refreshed, and is now available for purchase. We may get a commission from qualifying sales. These are the best offers from our affiliate partners.