All about the iPhone SE, the first of the iPhone SE generation

All about the iPhone SE (2016)

The iPhone SE or iPhone Special Edition in French was announced on March 21, 2016 during a Keynote presented by Greg Joswiak at the Apple Campus in Cupertino.

This smartphone is from the 9th generation of iPhone and it is the first of the generation of iPhone SE.

The characteristics of the iPhone SE

Screen

IPhone SE features a stunning 4-inch Retina display that makes it easy for users to wield it and gives their content extraordinary clarity.

Camera

This iPhone model has a 12 megapixel camera that offers incredible video recording capacity in 4K. Thanks to its 12-megapixel iSight camera, photos taken with the iPhone SE are crisp and sharp. As for its front camera, it has a resolution of 1.2 Mpx and can record videos with a resolution of 720 pixels (HD).

Processor

The iPhone SE model works with Apple’s A9 Bionic processor just like the iPhone 6s. This makes it possible to offer its users exceptional performance.

Connectivity

IPhone SE is equipped with a plug Lightning which allows you to recharge your battery and synchronize your data. With this iPhone model, you get 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity that allow you to browse the web, download apps or games, and watch streaming videos. In addition, iPhone SE is equipped with Bluetooth technology that ensures connection with your various devices such as Apple Watch, speakers and more.

Sensor

IPhone SE is equipped with the technology Touch ID allowing its users to unlock their device by fingerprint and limit access to their smartphone. So, with Touch ID on your smartphone, you opt for reliable security of your device.

Design

Unlike the iPhone 6 and 6s which inaugurated the rounded design that the iPhones have retained for many years, the iPhone SE takes a more angular design of the iPhone 5 / 5s. The first generation iPhone SE features a classic design. It has an aluminum finish with a satin finish. Likewise, the iPhone SE is featured with chamfered matte edges and incorporates the stainless steel Apple logo. You will find this iPhone model available in several colors such as Silver, Gold, Space Gray, and Rose Gold.

Storage

The iPhone SE is available in several storage formats of 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.

Drums

With the iPhone SE battery, you have 14 hours of battery life in conversation, 13 hours in Wi-Fi, 13 hours in video playback and up to 10 days standby. The battery of this iPhone model is rechargeable via an AC adapter or via a USB port on a computer.

Accessibility

In terms of accessibility, the iPhone SE offers the screen reader VoiceOver, the Magnifying glass and many other features allowing users with hearing or visual impairments to effectively use their smartphone.

Weight and dimensions

Compact and light to handle, the iPhone SE weighs 113 grams for a width of 58.6 mm with a height of 123.8 mm and a thickness of 7.6 mm.

IPhone SE compatibility

Operating systems

IPhone SE is designed with the iOS 9.3 operating system but is compatible with the latest version of iSO (currently iOS 14).

Accessories

Many accessories for iPhone SE are available on the market. For example, there are chargers, cables, adapters, external batteries, shells and cases, tempered glass panes and films, headphones, thus offering you more comfort of use.

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