iPhone SE Returns After 4 Years... Domestic Price Starting from 550,000 KRW

Apple Unveils iPhone SE 2nd Generation
Domestic Prices: 550,000 KRW, 620,000 KRW, 760,000 KRW
Design Resembles iPhone 5, Specs Like iPhone 8
Equipped with A13 Chip as in iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone SE 2nd Generation

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The iPhone SE has returned after 4 years. It features a 4.7-inch display with Touch ID, sharing the same design as the iPhone 8. Aside from the CPU performance being improved 2.4 times with the A13 chip, the same as the iPhone 11 Pro, there are no major changes.

On the 15th (local time), Apple unveiled the 2nd generation iPhone SE. Apple announced that pre-orders will begin in the U.S. on the 17th, with sales starting on the 24th. The domestic release schedule is undecided but is expected to launch after May.

Phil Schiller, Apple’s Senior Vice President, introduced, "Despite its small size, the iPhone SE gained popularity among many customers due to its high performance and affordable price. The 2nd generation iPhone SE offers the industry-leading A13 Bionic chip, extending battery life and making it suitable for photography, gaming, and web browsing."

The iPhone SE will be released as a single model. Contrary to initial expectations, a Plus model was not released. The domestic prices by storage capacity are ▲64GB model at 550,000 KRW ▲128GB model at 620,000 KRW ▲256GB model at 760,000 KRW. In the U.S., the models are priced at $399, $449, and $549 respectively. It is $200 cheaper than the iPhone XR, which started at $599, and $300 less than the iPhone 11. With the release of the 2nd generation iPhone SE, the iPhone 8 with the same specifications will be discontinued.

iPhone SE Resembling iPhone 5, Specs Like iPhone 8

The design of the 2nd generation iPhone SE is similar to the iPhone 5, while its specifications are comparable to the iPhone 8. It features a 4.7-inch LCD display (Retina HD display) that adjusts white balance according to ambient lighting. The back is made of glass and aluminum. It includes wide bezels above and below the screen, supports a home button, and has Touch ID fingerprint recognition. Haptic Touch features such as Live Photos and message previews are also provided. For existing iPhone users accustomed to Face ID, it may feel like a step back, but it reduces the hassle of entering passwords due to masks.

A key feature of the 2nd generation iPhone SE is the improved performance thanks to the A13 Bionic chip. The A13 chip was also used in the iPhone 11 Pro. Apple states that the CPU performance has improved by about 40% compared to the iPhone 8. It is expected to run iOS 13.4 without issues. IT media outlet The Verge explained, "It should guarantee a longer lifespan than the iPhone 8, which was released in 2017 with the A11 chip."

The camera performance is the same as the iPhone 8, but it differs in supporting portrait mode on both front and rear cameras. The front camera is 7 megapixels, and the rear camera is a single 12-megapixel lens with flash. Apple uses the A13 Bionic chip to combine multiple photos into a single image to improve lighting and other aspects. It supports Live Photos, HDR shooting, and 4K video recording.

iPhone SE 2nd Generation

Wireless Charging and Dual SIM Support... "Screen May Feel Smaller"

The battery specifications are expected to be similar to the iPhone 8. Although exact battery performance has not been disclosed, it is expected to be similar since it uses the same components as the iPhone 8. The 2nd generation iPhone SE supports wireless charging with Qi-certified chargers, and fast charging is possible with an 18W fast charger. The 3.5mm headphone jack is absent on the 2nd generation iPhone SE, requiring the use of a Lightning connector instead.

The 2nd generation iPhone SE supports dual SIM. This feature appears to target consumers in developing countries. It allows the use of two phone numbers during overseas travel or for business purposes. The colors available are white, black, and red. It supports IP67-rated water and dust resistance. iPhone

The Verge evaluated, "Despite being a $400 smartphone, the iPhone SE gives an overall impression of a good product because it features a powerful camera and the same processor as high-end iPhones." The Verge added, "The iPhone SE (4-inch) was loved for its small size, but since it shares the design with the iPhone 5 and larger-screen smartphones will be released in the future, the 4.7-inch screen may feel smaller." However, "People who found the iPhone 6, 7, or 8 too large are unlikely to switch their preference to the iPhone SE," it explained.

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