The First 5G iPhone SE Debuts... Price Starts at 590,000 Won, Up 40,000 Won

Revealed at Apple 'Special Event' on the 8th (local time)
Supports 5G communication... Equipped with A15 Bionic chip

New iPhone SE model unveiled at Apple's 2022 'Special Event'

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] On the 8th (local time), Apple unveiled the new iPhone SE, its first budget smartphone supporting 5G communication. The built-in AP (application processor), known as the "brain of the smartphone," has the same specifications as the new iPhone 13.

Apple, which unveils new products every spring season, revealed multiple products including the iPhone SE through a special event titled "Peek at the Peak," broadcast online from its headquarters Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA.

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, who appeared on stage that day, introduced the iPhone SE as "a product for people looking for a smaller smartphone with high value."

The new iPhone SE supports 5G communication. With 5G, upload and download speeds have increased, and users can enjoy high-quality HD FaceTime (video calls) even when connected via wireless communication instead of Wi-Fi.

It is equipped with the A15 Bionic chip, the same as in the new iPhone 13 and iPad Mini, as the built-in AP. Compared to the iPhone 8, CPU performance is up to 1.8 times faster, and GPU performance is 2.2 times faster. The Neural Engine can process 15.8 trillion AI calculations per second. Battery life has also been extended compared to previous generation models.

It also features advanced camera functions. Using a wide-angle camera with 12-megapixels and an f/1.8 aperture, users can utilize various computational photography features such as Smart HDR 4, Deep Fusion, and Portrait mode.

The design remains largely unchanged with a 4.7-inch HD (1334×750 pixels) LCD display, a home button combined with Touch ID, and rounded corners. The dust and water resistance rating is still IP67. However, durability has been enhanced by using the glass adopted in the iPhone 13 Pro and others. For security, the Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the home button remains the same as before.

The starting price has increased by 40,000 KRW compared to the 2020 model, beginning at 590,000 KRW. Storage options include 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, and colors are available in Midnight, Starlight, and Red.

The new iPhone SE will be available for pre-order starting at 5 a.m. local time on the 11th in over 30 countries including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with sales beginning on the 18th. In South Korea, pre-orders start on the 18th, and the release date is the 25th.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.