iphone se2, cheap and strong

        iPhone SE. [Photo = Apple]

Apple unveiled its first low-end iPhone in four years. The iPhone SE, which is scheduled to be released in South Korea on the 6th of next month, is cheap at around  $416, but is considered a cost-effective phone that combines Apple's latest technology. 

Foreign media outlets that recently tested the iPhone SE showed positive reviews such as "the $1,000 performance you experience at $300," "a practical phone with a high cost-effectiveness" and "the real iPhone is back." As a result, local consumers' expectations are growing.

"The iPhone, priced at $416 was expected to be too cheap."

When the iPhone SE was first released, the most shocking thing was "price." 

It costs $458(64GB),$516(128GB) and $633(256GB) based on domestic shipments.

Of course, it was already expected to be around $416, but as the product has not been released for years, many people have been wondering if there will be an iPhone worth $416.

This is because the premium image is so strong and the recently released products were priced well over $833

The iPhone 11 that was released last year costs $832 to $1,000 and the iPhone 11 Pro series costs $1,158 to    $1,691. Apple's iPhone XR, which was introduced as a low-end model in 2018, is also priced at $708 for 64GB and $766 for 128GB.

This shows how cheap the $458 for iPhone SE is.

◆ "Premium performance...iPhone 11 Pro Chip Mount

"How good would it be if the $406     bill was good?" "It won't be much different from other companies' entry-level models."

It had reacted before the iPhone SE was released. Apple, however, has implanted all the latest specifications into the iPhone SE, as if to laugh at it. 

When the product was released, the industry praised it as the best product. Reactions such as "Apple intended and made" and "This is awesome" came from the online community.

      A13 Bionic logo. [Photo = Apple]

The biggest shock was the built-in "A13 Bionic," the latest chipset used in the iPhone 11. As it is a low-end model, it missed industry expectations that A12 Bionic will be adopted. The A13 Bionic, which is rated as the highest-performance chip in existence, boasts a 20 percent improvement in speed compared to its predecessor.

In addition, the iPhone SE is equipped with OIS (Optical Image Shaking Correction) that is often excluded from low and medium-priced models, and it also has IP67 waterproof and dustproof functions.

An industry source said, "Even if other things are the case, I can't say anything when I look at chipsets. I'm even curious about the production cost of the iPhone SE," he said. 

◆ "Resurrection of the Home Button...stimulate iPhone sensitivities."

            iPhone SE. [Photo = Apple]

As the iPhone 8 design is based on the iPhone 8, the iPhone SE also has a physical home button again. It seems to be a strategy to stimulate "old iPhone sensibility" to consumers by reviving the home button. 

The home button is the unique identity of the iPhone. Apple adopted a home button design from the first model of the iPhone to the iPhone 8, which has become the iPhone's own design of the iPhone. 

However, as the trend in the smartphone market has increasingly shifted to the big screen, Apple boldly removed the home button from the iPhone X in 2018 and adopted a full screen for its new iPhone. 

Since then, the iPhone 11 series, which was released last year, does not have a home button, and the iPhone 12, which is scheduled to be released in the second half of this year, is not expected to be supported. 

However, it seems that iPhone SE will be the last product that has a home button. Phone Arena predicted that "iPhone SE will be the last smartphone with a home button."

◆ "Long time no see. A small, compact iPhone."

Not everyone wants a big, heavy phone. The iPhone SE is expected to serve as an advantage for women with small hands and customers who want a small size.

The iPhone SE is 67.3 millimeters wide, 138.4 millimeters long and 7.3 millimeters thick and will be released with a weight of 148 grams. In short, it is small and light Of course, it may be relative, but it's perfect for consumers waiting for a "small phone." 

The iPhone SE is smaller and thinner than the iPhone XR (75.7 x 150.9 x 8.3 mm) that Apple released as a low- 

iPhone 11, iPhone XR and iPhone SE size comparison. [Photo source = Phone Arena]

Regarding the iPhone SE, Engadget said it recommends it to those who want a small smartphone, and those who want a powerful but practical smartphone.

Of course, there are skeptical views. "It will be difficult for people who used to use large smartphones and dialogue screens to switch to small smartphones," an industry source said. "Small screens will be more uncomfortable, especially for users who often watch videos or play games."

◆ "Released in a variety of capacities ...Broadened Customer Choice"

Apple's entry-level iPhone XR in 2018 had two types: 64GB and 128GB. It did not cover customers who wanted large capacity. First-generation iPhone SE, released four years ago, also comes in two capacities: 32GB and 128GB.

However, the iPhone SE will be released in three models: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. As a result, it will be able to secure a variety of customers from low capacity to high capacity customers. From a consumer's point of view, the options are wider than those of existing entry-level products.

An industry official said, "Usually, entry-level models do not come out in various capacities, but in the case of iPhone SE, satisfaction will increase significantly as customer options have expanded."

He added, "Considering the specs and others, users who use 256GB, the top model of the iPhone SE, will not feel a big difference when using premium phones."