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The new iPhone SE looks like a really solid phone. The only thing it doesn't really have compared to the 13 is the better camera and the larger form factor / fa
by nicoburns 5y ago
The new iPhone SE looks like a really solid phone. The only thing it doesn't really have compared to the 13 is the better camera and the larger form factor / fancier screen tech. And weirdly there doesn't seem to be much in the Android world at that price point anymore.
- warp 5y agoI have the current iPhone SE, and I was hoping for MagSafe and precision finding of AirTags, but from the presentation it is unclear if the new model got either of these.
- Toutouxc 5y agoIt's a shame it's still using the 2014 design. I don't really care about the camera or the screen tech, but the form factor looks actively retro compared to every other smartphone out there (and every other Apple product (okay except the cheapest plain iPad)).
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- botdan 5y agoI think this is a feature for a lot of people. It's the perfect "same but better" phone for parents, grandparents, and other less demanding markets. All the cases and accessories continue to work as expected and the home button is exactly where it's always been.
- Apocryphon 5y agoThat's the point. The iPhone 6 was revolutionary at the time, and not everyone wants to use Face ID.
- raverbashing 5y ago> and not everyone wants to use Face ID Absolutely. I'd say FaceID might be even a downside I'm happy with TouchID (ok not on Apple). I don't want to stare at the phone to unlock it.
- Toutouxc 5y agoTrue, but you could still have a TouchID button on the side. I get price is the main reason, I'm just saying that I personally wouldn't want to be rocking a device designed in 2014 in 2027.
- Someone 5y agoIf all their models looked the same, the top models wouldn’t signal wealth as well. Seems you’re a bit sensitive to that.
- Toutouxc 5y agoNot really, I'm daily driving a rooted $300 2019 Xiaomi, but the thing does have an edge-to-edge display, and thin bezels are a godsend for people with small hands, like me.
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- ksec 5y agoI think it is actually perfect for kids. No more stupid absurd "borderless" Screen. You even make the false positive detection of holding a phone perfect. Or you make a simple border around it. Touch ID and Home Button is a trillion times more intuitive than swiping. It is one of those question like single or double mouse button. People dont understand why double mouse button isn't exactly a great design.
- PascLeRasc 5y agoI have the 2nd gen and it's been pretty great. I think they should last for at least 5 years.
- phowat 5y agoIt's pretty great, except for battery life, which is really annoying. It's the only reason I wouldn't buy another SE when mine breaks.
- ohwellhere 5y agoMy SE suffers, too. I find myself having to charge it twice a day — overnight, and then a top up at work.
- paul7986 5y agouggh the battery life is terrible on the SE 2020!!!!! Yet im still going to get the 2022 one (Touch ID).
- heyheyhey 5y agoAgreed, hate the battery life in my SE 2020. Currently thinking about getting the 13 mini but I love TouchID too much so it's really a debate between TouchID or better battery life, ugh...
- nicoburns 5y agoThey do claim to have improved battery life in the new model. How much better it is I guess we'll to see.
- upbeat_general 5y agoWould the mini have better battery life? I’d guess it’s actually similar because the screen takes more power.
- lotsofpulp 5y ago13 mini battery life is far better than 2020 SE battery life. I bought both new, and frequently had to charge 2020 SE more than once per day, but I do not recall 13 mini running out before bed.
- grej 5y ago100%. I got an iPhone 13 but didn't like it. Took it back and bought a refurbished iPhone8+. I'm delighted that Apple hasn't ignored those of us who really love our home button and touchid unlock.
- mrfusion 5y agoWhy not?
- easton 5y agoFace ID is a step back in usability for most cases, since you have to be looking at your phone to unlock it. Doesn’t work if you’re in the car and need to unlock for CarPlay, doesn’t work if someone else needs to change music, doesn’t work if the phone’s in your pocket and you want Siri to continue telling you privileged info. They just solved masks (in beta), but that still doesn’t work for Apple Pay or app authentication. The amount of times I’ve had to pull over to punch in my alphanumeric passcode so the passenger can get to Google Maps makes me want to throw the phone in the creek. I think they’ll make some triumphant return to Touch ID in the power button at some point, because they don’t really seem to feel like making Face ID better right now either. I’m not sure what the big draw is, as in the best case it’s as usable as Touch ID was.
- Nextgrid 5y agoFace ID is a terrible compromise to make the "borderless", no-home-button design work at a time where they couldn't get either under-screen fingerprint sensors nor put one on the side or the back. Form over function, as usual.
- GeekyBear 5y ago>Face ID is a step back in usability for most cases, since you have to be looking at your phone to unlock it. You can flip a switch in the settings to turn off the requirement to look at the phone to unlock it.
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- paul7986 5y agoMy iPhone SE 2020 is either hacked or it just cant handle running the latest iOS(it stumbles and stutters on various click actions). Also, the battery life is awful!. I am semi-excited about getting the SE 3 as it's the only phone with Touch ID and for me I think that's the best and safest unlocking UX especially if you ever need to open your phone in the car. Just grab it and its open ...one step vs. grab it..look at it and swipe up.
- gurkendoktor 5y agoI have an iPhone 12 mini, and sometimes when I drag down to enter the search field, it feels like I'm waiting for an HDD to spin up (stuck for a second or two). It's probably not a hack, but just the towering complexity of all the different software systems developed under tight deadlines.
- nicoburns 5y agoWeird. I have a 6S, and I haven't noticed and performance issues.
- ksec 5y agoMy suggestion to both is to do a clean install of iOS with a computer backup. As iCloud restore doesn't seems to do the trick and sometimes causes even more problem. Make 100% sure you have multiple backup though because backup corruption is still a thing forever reason. Apple just haven't bothered to fix it.
- tonyedgecombe 5y agoIf the battery is shot then the phone will start throttling the CPU which may explain your problems. My iPhone 7 has no problems running the latest iOS.
- Denvercoder9 5y ago> And weirdly there doesn't seem to be much in the Android world at that price point anymore. What's that based on? There are 19 different Android phones available for me to buy right now in the €360 - €400 price range that came out in the last six months.
- mpalczewski 5y agoIIRCGoogle Pixel 5a, had the same camera as the more expensive Pixel. The SE with it's fingerprint unlock looks very nice, but the camera is a bit of a deal breaker. It's one thing I don't like about my iPhone 13mini.
- tpmx 5y agoI bought my mom an iPhone SE (2nd gen) as an xmas gift after her old iPhone 7 broke due to a water-related incident. It's much nicer than my current, once high-end iPhone X. Time flies.
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- crasla 5y agoI have the iphone SE 2020 modell, and it serves me very good and the battery is enough for me and i charge every evening, like i have with any other phone before this one. The size and home button is a win forme and the cheaper prize.