In a transfer that just about nobody noticed coming, Apple have quietly unveiled a brand new model of the iPhone SE.

We haven’t heard that title because the authentic SE made a single look 4 years in the past, and if you happen to’re considering “this new cellphone seems an terrible lot just like the iPhone 8,” effectively…that’s as a result of it just about is.

The 4.7-inch LCD display screen, bezelled design and residential button (hey, Contact ID) are all derived from Apple’s 2017 launch, and what they’ve principally carried out right here is give the cellphone’s successor a intelligent renaming. As a result of who’d need to purchase an iPhone 9 when there’s already an iPhone 11?.

Whereas the iPhone SE seems just like the iPhone 8, nevertheless, its efficiency is something however.

The cellphone is now outfitted with an A13 Bionic processor — the identical chip that’s utilized in iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Professional. This theoretically implies that the SE will run as effectively as its flagship counterparts, and should not have any issues dealing with any duties you throw at it.

Pictures-wise, the SE 2020 comes with a single 12-megapixel rear digital camera, and whereas that doesn’t appear too spectacular it’ll make much more sense when you see its price ticket — the cellphone begins at S$649 for the 64GB model, whereas the 128GB and 25GB variations are available in at $719 and $889 respectively.

Contemplating that the 64GB model is sort of half the value of the iPhone 11 (S$1,149), it is a very enticing choice for many who need the iPhone expertise with out breaking the financial institution.

The iPhone SE shall be out there on the 24th of April, with pre-orders beginning tomorrow (17th April) at Apple’s web site from 8pm onwards. With this launch Apple now has a powerful contender at each worth level, which ought to assist enhance its gross sales in these making an attempt instances.

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