March 31, 2016 was the official release day for the iPhone SE. For those of you who will likewise acquire an iPhone SE in the near future, or for those of you who are still unsure about a purchase, have a look on the top 15 iPhone SE features.
TOP 15 IPHONE SE FEATURES
Form factor
This is hands-down one of the biggest “features” of the new 4-inch iPhone SE. In fact, it’s the main driving force behind its creation. The bottom line is that a lot of people don’t want a big smartphone.
A9 Processor
You’re going to be blown away by the speed of the iPhone SE’s A9 system on a chip. This device, from a pure processor performance perspective, is essentially an iPhone 6s in a smaller form-factor.
Rose gold
The iPhone 5s was the first iPhone to be made available in a gold color, so it’s only right that a device that shares many of the same physical characteristics ships with a rose gold color.
Inset Apple logo
Instead of a stamped on Apple logo like the iPhone 5s, the new iPhone SE features a color-matched stainless steel inset Apple logo for a more premium look and feel.
M9 motion co-processor with untethered “Hey Siri”
The aforementioned A9 chip features an M9 motion co-processor embedded on the same die. The iPhone 5s, with its A7/M7 combo was the first device to feature the embedded motion co-processor, which collects, processes, and stores sensor data even when the iPhone is asleep. The latest M9 motion co-processor brings always-on “Hey Siri” functionality that can be used even when the iPhone is disconnected from a power source.
Redesigned chamferred edges
Apple describes the new edges as being refined, and I’d say that’s a fair description.
2GB RAM
The new iPhone SE features double the RAM of the iPhone 5s. It’s a well known fact that 2GB of RAM in an iOS device seems to be the sweet spot with recent versions of iOS.
12-megapixel iSight Camera
The camera featured in the iPhone SE is straight out of the iPhone 6s, which many consider to be among the best smartphone cameras available right now. Like the iPhone 6s, the iPhone SE iSight camera is rated at 12-megapixels and an ƒ/2.2 aperture.
No camera bump
Despite the improved camera, there’s no camera bump to be found on the iPhone SE, and design purists will definitely appreciate this. The lack of a camera bump can likely be partly credited to the iPhone SE’s slightly thicker design.
4K Video
If you’re into shooting video, then the iPhone SE’s upgrade to 4K is a compelling one. Not only can the iPhone SE shoot 4K video, but it can also edit multiple streams of 4K video in iMovie.
240fps Slo-mo
Like the iPhone 6s, the SE can shoot super-smooth slow-motion video at 240fps (720p) and regular 120fps slow-motion (1080p) .
Retina Flash
A feature that first appeared on the iPhone 6s, Retina Flash provides flash illumination for the front-facing FaceTime camera. Retina Flash uses your iPhone’s display and a custom display chip that allows the screen to flash three times brighter than it normally does. The tech uses a preflash to measure current lighting conditions, followed by a True Tone flash to match ambient light for a better-looking shot.
Live Photos
The iPhone 5s already allows users to view Live Photos, but with the iPhone SE, you can both view and create Live Photos.
Apple Pay
With the iPhone SE, though, Apple Pay can be used natively on device thanks to its NFC chip and secure enclave
Faster network speed
The iPhone SE is hands-down faster when it comes to both Wi-Fi and cellular coverage. The SE supports 802.11ac for Wi-Fi and features 19 LTE bands with a maximum speed of up to 150 Mbps. The SE also sports the latest in Bluetooth, version 4.2.
Better battery life for Internet usage and video playback
The iPhone SE gets 13 hours of video playback, and 13 hours of Internet use on LTE and Wi-Fi.
The iPhone 6s gets 11 hours of video playback, 10 hours of Internet use on LTE, and 11 hours of use on Wi-Fi.
