A review that I tried using the 3rd generation 'iPhone SE' that can use the same performance for less than half the price of the iPhone 13 Pro
The 3rd generation ' iPhone SE ' released on March 18, 2022 is the cheapest 'iPhone 13 Pro 128GB model' in the iPhone 13 Pro series, which is located at the top model at the time of article creation (122,800 yen including tax). It is an entry model iPhone that you can get at a reasonable price, which can be purchased from 57,800 yen including tax, which is much cheaper than). Can such a 3rd generation iPhone SE actually be used? In order to answer the question, I tried to confirm using the points of concern.
iPhone SE --Apple (Japan)
◆ Simple and minimal design like Apple
The 3rd generation iPhone SE looks like this. It features a simple design that is typical of Apple products.
Genuine Apple accessories are expensive, but the quality is high, for example, in the case of a
Like this, the inside is made of brushed microfiber material, which gently protects the iPhone.
Speaking of silicone cases, you may think that they look poor and are cheap to the touch, but Apple's genuine ones have a matte feel and toughness that will not wear out even after long-term use, so personally it is quite recommendation.
The biggest drawback of the 3rd generation iPhone SE is that it uses a 4.7-inch display with a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels, which is different from the latest model, and there are bezels on the top and bottom of the display.
Therefore, the display area is so different compared to the iPhone 12/13, which has a 6.1-inch display.
If you are interested in the more detailed design of the 3rd generation iPhone SE and the comparison photos with the successive iPhone SE, please check the following article.
◆ The same A15 Bionic as the iPhone 13 series allows you to play the latest games crisply.
The 3rd generation iPhone SE has the same A15 Bionic as the top model iPhone 13 Pro. The CPU of the A15 Bionic has 6 cores, and the base operating clock frequency is 3.23GHz.
As of March 2022, the A15 Bionic is the latest chip installed in the iPhone, so even if you play the latest game apps such as Genshin , the screen will be stuttered or the app will drop. There is no. However, for those who are accustomed to models with few bezels such as the iPhone 13, the small size of the display seems to be one of the points to worry about. In addition, the image quality at the time of play is all the default settings.
You can check how you are actually playing Genshin on the 3rd generation iPhone SE in the following movie. The load that occurs when moving the map is so explosive that the editorial staff playing Genshin on PlayStation 4 was impressed.
The result of benchmarking the 3rd generation iPhone SE using Geekbench 5 is the following image, the CPU score is '1740' for single core and '4190' for multi-core.
The Metal score was '11434'.
In addition,
◆ 5G compatible
The 3rd generation iPhone SE also supports 5G. The 5G coverage area and communication speed differ depending on the carrier, but it is a nice point for those who frequently play videos on YouTube, Twitter, etc., and those who prefer a faster communication speed.
◆ Better battery than 2nd generation iPhone SE, but not compatible with MagSafe
Apple hasn't disclosed the battery capacity of the 3rd generation iPhone SE, but describes the battery as 'up to 2 hours longer video playback time (compared to the 2nd generation iPhone SE)' (up to 15 hours).
The battery capacity and nominal video playback time of each iPhone are as follows.
2nd Generation iPhone SE: 1821mAh: Video Playback Up to 13 Hours
iPhone13 mini: 2406mAh: Video playback up to 17 hours
iPhone13: 3227mAh: Video playback up to 19 hours
iPhone 13 Pro: 3095mAh: Video playback up to 22 hours
iPhone 13 Pro Max: 4352mAh: Video playback up to 28 hours
Also, on the official website, it was stated that 'If you use a power adapter of 20 W or more, you can charge up to 50% in 30 minutes', so it is the third in 30 minutes using Apple's official
After 30 minutes, the battery level is 83%, so we succeeded in charging 34%.
In addition, there is an option 'Battery charge optimization' to reduce battery deterioration by preventing overcharging on the screen that can be opened by tapping 'Settings' → 'Battery' → 'Battery status'. It's enabled by default, so it's possible that this had some effect.
Also, although the 3rd generation iPhone SE supports wireless charging, it does not support
◆ Powerful camera like iPhone
There is no change in the specifications of the main camera, but with the A15 Bionic installed, new functions such as
Below are uncorrected photos taken with the 3rd generation iPhone SE
However, the night
Therefore, it seems that it can be said that it is a model that can not be recommended for people who want to take various pictures using iPhone.
◆ Others
Apple has been providing iPhone software updates for quite some time, and iOS 15.4, the latest operating system at the time of writing, is available on all
However, the power adapter and EarPods are not included, so if you are a first-time iPhone purchaser, you will need to purchase accessories such as a power adapter separately.
◆ Summary
When I actually used it, I found that it was clearly differentiated from the high-end model iPhone 13 Pro and the middle range model iPhone 13, but said, 'Because the chip is a generation behind, the operation is moody.' There is nothing wrong with the essential features. I don't have a clear use for choosing a smartphone, such as 'I want to watch videos on a big screen!', 'I want to take pictures with a high-performance camera!', 'I want an iPhone with a long battery life!' For those who feel that it is time to buy a new one because it is old and the operation has become moody, if you choose the 3rd generation iPhone SE that can move the latest mobile games quickly with A15 Bionic, it seems that the cost performance is good and stable.
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