iPhone SE 2022 vs iPhone SE 2020

Ahh, the new iPhone SE 2022 is finally here! Warmly received by all Apple fans and especially the fans of the first iPhone SE. In our blog post you can read all the details about the third generation of the IPhone SE. We will also compare how it differs from the iPhone SE 2020. What makes the iPhone SE 2022 so special? Read all about it below.

The iPhone SE 2022

The iPhone SE 2022 was announced on March 8th, 2022. It is the third version in Apple's SE series. Its predecessor (SE 2020) was released in 2020. The SE 2022 is currently the best priced 5G iPhone on the market. But is it exactly what we have been waiting for?

Technical specifications of the iPhone SE 2022

Colors

The iPhone SE 2022 is available in black, white and red. The memory capacity comes in several variants, namely 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB. The dimensions of the iPhone SE 2022 are identical to the dimensions of the iPhone SE 2020 (138.4 mm × 67.3 mm). The display is also identical to the iPhone SE 2020 (screen size: 4.7 inches, resolution: 1136x640 screen type: IPS LCD pixel: 326 ppi).

Chip

The A15 Bionic chipset in the SE 2022 is the most powerful chipset at the moment, it fits perfectly into the small frame. This makes it faster than its predecessor (SE 2020) and that brings additional features. The iPhone SE 2022 has 5G and also additional camera features.

Camera

The iPhone SE 2022 is equipped with only one camera, but it can still shoot beautiful pictures with good color accuracy and great quality, this is courtesy of the A15 Bionic chip. The SE 2022 includes Deep Fusion which allows photos to be analyzed down to the pixels, thus improving exposure and detail.

Price

And now to the price! €529 for the entry-level 64GB model, €579 for 128GB and €699 for 256GB.
These prices are of course very reasonable for an iPhone with these specifications.

iPhone SE 2022 vs iPhone SE 2020

The new iPhone SE 2022 and the iPhone SE 2020 look very similar, but what exactly are the differences?

iPhone SE 2022 iPhone SE 2020
Dimensions 138,4 mm x 67,3 mm x 7,3 mm 138,4 mm x 67,3 mm x 7,3 mm
Weight 148 Grams 148 Grams
Display 11,90 cm (4,7 inch) Retina
Touchscreen
Resolution: 750 × 1 334 Pixel (326 ppi)
11,90 cm (4,7 inch) Retina
Touchscreen
Resolution: 750 × 1 334 Pixel (326 ppi)
Processor Apple A15 Apple A13
Operating System iOS 15 iOS 13
Color Black, White, Red Black, White, Red
Memory 64 GB/ 128 GB/ 256 GB 64 GB/ 128 GB/ 256 GB
Camera

Portrait mode
QuickTake Video
4K Video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
Camera resolution: 12 megapixels

Portrait mode
QuickTake Video
4K Video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
Camera resolution: 12 megapixels

Front camera

Portrait mode
QuickTake Video
1080p HD Video recording at 30 fps
Front camera resolution: 7 megapixels

Portrait mode
QuickTake Video
1080p HD Video recording at 30 fps
Front camera resolution: 7 megapixels
Biometric unlocking Touch ID Touch ID
Apple Privacy  Yes Yes
Waterproof IP67 IP67
Price From €529,- From €489,-

What is the difference between the iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone SE 2022?

The iPhone SE 2022 and the iPhone SE 2020 are very similar, but do differ a bit here and there. You can see this mainly in the software. The SE 2022 uses iOS 15 while the SE 2020 uses iOS 13. The SE 2022 contains a better chipset compares to the SE 2020. The A15 Bionic chipset is the most powerful chipset at the moment, therefore the SE 2022 is faster than the SE 2020. The smartphones do still have the same design.

Despite the SE 2022 being very similar to the SE 2020, it is a better version of its predecessor.
It is faster, stronger and has a better battery.


So if you are an SE fan or were hesitant to purchase an SE, we recommend the iPhone SE 2022.

Posted in iPhone By Luc Plagge