Introduction Â
Over the years, the iPhone brand has maintained the gold standard for phones, setting the bar for innovation and class. The premium experience the iPhone ecosystem has created comes at a price that leaves a lot of smartphone users behind. Comscore reported that an average iPhone user earns about $85,000 yearly, which is 25% of the income earned. The iPhone SE (special edition) is Apple bringing class to budget phones; let’s view its journey so far.
iPhone SE (1st generation)
Released on March 31, 2016, with design and dimensions that mirrored the iPhone 5s’ light one-hand use.
- it featured the speed of the iPhone 6s with the A9 chip and an even longer battery life.
- It also had a 12-megapixel rear camera that records 4K videos. The release was a revelation and a huge success, selling more than 50 million units by 2020.
iPhone SE (2nd generation)Â
Released on April 24, 2020, alongside the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro/Pro Max models. It was a breath of fresh air for budget phones featuring the same wild A13 processor as the flagship 11 model, which cost twice its price. The design and dimensions maintained the pattern of SE and mirrored after the iPhone 8. It didn’t compromise on quality with features like:
- 12 MP camera features
- IP67 dust and water protection
- iOS 13 software. Let’s say it defined value for money.
iPhone SE (3rd-generation)Â
Released on March 18, 2022, with the same focus as the previous generations—class at a dime. It maintained the design and dimensions of the previous generation but saw decent upgrades.
- An A15 processor that was 1.2x faster
- 5G connectivity
- iOS 15.4 with available upgrades to 16
- Battery capacity upgrades to 2,018 mAh. The new features were adept to the growing demands of the modern tech world.
image credit: Apple iPhone SE
The future of the iPhone SE
At the time of publication, rumors were high that Apple was due to release a new entry to the iPhone SE series. The phone is said to feature a design upgrade from its predecessors, introducing:
- Face ID
- A single-lens camera with 48MP.
- Powered by the new A18 chip, allowing for artificial intelligence features to meet growing demand.
- Battery life leaps to a 3,279 mAh all-day battery. The biggest doubt is in the pricing, as some experts predict that the new release might leave the usual budget-friendly range.
ConclusionÂ
The iPhone SE has defined consumer-centric products in the modern age, allowing the tech giant to expand to competitive markets where they previously struggled. find out more about Apple’s struggles in a competitive market here The SE series has increased the ecosystem of the iPhone brand and also created a huge tussle, pushing other brands to invest in the innovation of budget phones.
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