", Silver, gold).
"Megaphone"
- iPhone XS 64GB - 55,990 rubles (space gray, silver, gold).
- iPhone XS 256GB - 66,990 rubles (space gray, silver, gold).
- iPhone XS 512GB - 69,990 rubles. ("Gray space, silver , gold).
"M Video"
- iPhone XS 64GB - 55,990 rubles (space gray, silver, gold).
- iPhone XS 256GB - 69,990 rubles (space gray, silver, gold).
"Messenger"
- iPhone XS 64GB - 55,990 rubles (space gray, silver, gold).
- iPhone XS 256GB - 69,990 rubles (space gray, silver, gold).
- iPhone XS 512GB - 77 990 rubles. ("Gray space" , silver , gold).
"El Dorado"
- iPhone XS 64GB - 55,990 rubles ("Gray space" , silver , gold).
- iPhone XS 256GB - 69,990 rubles (silver , gold).
Equipment - horror
And if it's short? The package bundle has only become worse compared to the iPhone X - the 3.5 mm to Lightning adapter has disappeared from it. The high-power charging adapter is not included in the package. The owners will have to buy the necessary accessories for fast charging for their hard-earned money.
iPhone XS comes in a traditional compact rectangular package. The box looks quite ordinary, but its content has changed somewhat compared to last year's smartphones. The smartphone comes with EarPods with Lightning connector, USB / Lightning cable, 5W charging adapter and documentation.
Have you noticed the loss? Yes, the bundle does not include an adapter from the 3.5 mm connector to Lightning that was deceased a couple of years ago. This means that if you want to listen to music on your brand new smartphone, while using your favorite headphones with a 3.5 mm connector, then you will have to go to the store first. And give 690 rubles for the adapter there.
This particular feature of the package did not disappoint us much. There is another one that leaves a much larger unpleasant residue. A very expensive smartphone comes with the most common 5W charging adapter. You will have to charge your smartphone using such an adapter for almost two hours. There is no question of any quick charging "out of the box".
To get the opportunity to charge the smartphone faster, the new owner will need to run to the store again to buy a more powerful charger. The minimum spending is 1,590 rubles. For this money, you can purchase a 12W iPad power adapter. Charging will become noticeably faster, but not as fast as possible.
For full-fledged fast charging, which allows you to charge your iPhone by 50% in 30 minutes, you will need to buy a 30W USB-C adapter (RUB 3,590) and a USB-C cable (RUB 1,790). Thus, after buying a smartphone for quite a lot of money, the buyer is required to give Apple more than 5000 rubles for accessories. This is not pleasant.
On the other hand, Apple did the same last year when it released the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. Smartphones also received support for fast charging, but the necessary accessories were not included. In other words, Apple’s decision is not surprising.
Name
And if it's short? The new iPhone XS is correctly called the "iPhone Ten Es". However, in Russia the name "iPhone Ten Es" has already taken root.
Before Apple's presentation, the company's new flagship was called differently. The smartphone was predicted by the names of iPhone 11, iPhone XI, iPhone X 2 and even the very unlikely name iPhone Pro. The real name of the flagship was revealed a couple of weeks before the presentation. A major leak indicated that Apple's new 5.8-inch smartphone will be called the iPhone XS. And so it happened.
With this name, Apple emphasized that the iPhone XS is an improved version of the iPhone X, and not a completely new generation model. However, like any previous iPhone with the "s" prefix, the iPhone XS has a ton of new features.
What should you call the iPhone XS? At the Apple presentation, the company's executives called the smartphone "IPhone ten es" - this is the official name. The people, of course, will call the smartphone differently. In Russia, for example, the name "Xs" may take root, since the original iPhone X was often called "X".
Design
And if it's short? The iPhone XS is the same iPhone X in terms of design, with no obvious change. The only major innovation is the new gold color of the case, which differs from the gold that Apple used in previous smartphones in greater depth.
The appearance of the iPhone XS is not much different from its predecessor iPhone X. The front and rear surfaces of the smartphone are covered with a new generation of tempered glass. According to Apple, the glasses are the most durable ever used in a smartphone. However, crash tests proved that the glass continued to be glass. If you drop your smartphone from the height of an outstretched hand on a hard surface, the glass is likely to crack. As for the collection of scratches, after several months of careful use without a cover, no incidents happened. Not even micro-scratches appeared on the case.
The glasses are connected by a stainless steel frame. Note that some users swore that the frame would eventually climb over. However, there were very few such reviews. And the frames of the iPhone X in our edition remained in perfect condition.
The shape of the case has not changed in principle. The body is slightly rounded at the corners, in the traditional style of Apple smartphones. Due to the minimal bezels of the display, the case looks slightly elongated. But the dimensions are not huge because of this. They are 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm. The figure is identical to the iPhone X.
Almost the entire front surface of the case is occupied by the display. There are minimal frames on the sides and bottom. The top bezel is much more prominent, but has been cropped at the sides. Yes, Apple has decided not to give up the “monobrow”.
The upper end of the case is empty. On the right is the off button, on the left - the volume buttons and the sound mode switch. At the bottom there are speaker grilles and a classic Lightning connector. Despite some rumors, the transition to USB-C has not materialized.
The new iPhone XS is very similar to the iPhone X, but Apple still made the model stand out from its predecessor. The smartphone came out in three body colors (the iPhone X only came out in two): silver, gray and brand new gold. The new gold color has not really been used by the company in any of the devices before. Compared to "regular" gold, the new color is much more intense. Each color is applied to the case using a unique PVD coating method to achieve a glossy effect.
The experience of using the iPhone XS is no different from the iPhone X, of course, if you move from one smartphone to another. A brand new smartphone is in the hand and no novelty is felt. And where would it come from if the design and even dimensions of smartphones are identical. If you switch to the iPhone XS from earlier Apple smartphones, which are still in the old design, then there will be a lot of emotions from the new product. Unusual gestures that allow you to control a smartphone without the "Home" button, a full-front display and a glass back surface will also surprise you.
Display
And if it's short? The smartphone has a 5.8-inch OLED display with the highest resolution, brightness and contrast. All the main features of the iPhone XS screen are identical to the iPhone X, but there are a couple of important "tricks". This is 60% increased display dynamic range at once, due to which colors appear brighter and richer, and support for content with a frame rate of 120 Hz.
iPhone XS features a full 5.8-inch 18: 9 Super Retina HD OLED display. Display resolution is 1125 × 2436 pixels (pixel density per inch - 463 ppi). The iPhone X has a similar figure. This means that developers do not have to update their applications specifically for the smartphone.
The screen covers 81.4% of the front surface of the smartphone body. Apple achieved this result by reducing the bezels around the display.
The display brightness is 625 cd / m², which is excellent for OLED displays. The image on the smartphone will be perfectly visible on the street on a bright sunny day. The screen supports Apple's proprietary True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts the display temperature depending on the ambient light. The display contrast is 1,000,000: 1.
Despite numerous rumors, 3D Touch support in the smartphone has not disappeared. The iPhone XS recognizes pressure on the display just like previous models from the iPhone 6s. Recall that according to rumors, Apple intends to abandon 3D Touch technology in the future.
The display also supports HDR10 and DolbyVision. Support for the extended P3 color format is also still there - due to it, the display is so bright and saturated.
Comparison of displays of iPhone XS and iPhone 8
Comparison of the displays of the iPhone XS and iPhone 8 Plus
Comparison of the displays of the iPhone XS and iPhone SE
The screen is equipped with support for an advanced color management system that operates at the iOS level and deals with the display of any content in a wide color spectrum.
Sound
And if it's short? Sounds VERY loud and rich. The stereo speakers of the smartphone are immediately 50% louder than in the iPhone X and the difference is really noticeable.
Apple engineers paid special attention to sound. The stereo speakers of the smartphone began to sound 50% louder compared to the iPhone X. The company specifically wanted to achieve this result, since support for Dolby Vision and HDR formats will allow owners to enjoy movies not only with high-quality rich picture, but also surround sound.
Specifications
And if it's short? iPhone XS is the fastest smartphone in the world. It is equipped with the innovative Apple A12 6-core processor, which gets you through any task in no time. And thanks to the second generation Neural Engine, the chip constantly learns and improves the functions of both the iPhone XS itself and iOS 12.
At the heart of the smartphone is a system based on the revolutionary Apple A12 Bionic processor. Its main feature is the technological process by which it was created. TSMC used the 7nm FinFET process to create the A12 Bionic processor. For comparison, the iPhone X is powered by the A11 Bionic chip, which is made using a 10nm process technology.
the iPhone XS is the first smartphone in the world to be powered by a 7nm processor. Moreover, competitors will not soon catch up with Apple. Currently, only TSMC is capable of producing such processors - other companies have problems.
The A12 Bionic includes a six-core computing processor. Four cores of the chip are responsible for efficiency, the remaining two for performance. When the iPhone XS performs a complex task, such as launching a “heavy” game or application, the performance cores are fully activated. They are also assisted by energy efficient kernels. This allows even complex tasks to be completed instantly.
But if the most common everyday tasks are performed on the smartphone, then extremely energy efficient cores work. Their power is enough to run applications very quickly, move between them, etc. This system allows you to spend significantly less resources. Up to 50% less than iPhone X.
The system on the A12 Bionic chip integrates a quad-core GPU, which was also developed by Apple. Its key feature is its support for lossless data compression technology. It opens up completely new possibilities for both users and developers.
The third major component of the A12 Bionic-based system is the second generation Neural Engine. It is capable (and does constantly) execute five trillion commands per second. This phenomenal performance allows the A12 Bionic to self-learn much faster. For the user, this all means that iOS 12 features that use machine learning data perform better. For example, the Photos app starts searching for pictures even before the person enters a query.
So what does the new A12 Bionic processor, made with completely new technology, give? Productive power! iPhone XS is the fastest smartphone ever. He took over this title from his predecessor, the iPhone X, and immediately went ahead.
Smartphone up to 70% faster than iPhone X thanks to a new processor. The increase in productivity is evident in literally everything. It opens apps and games faster, performs complex operations, encodes videos, etc. The difference in operating speed is visible to the naked eye. Notably, the iPhone X felt like a perfectly fast smartphone. However, Apple has clearly proven that the iPhone can be even faster.
In synthetic tests, the iPhone XS easily outperformed the previous leader - the iPhone X. In the single-core test mode, the difference was not the greatest - 4835 points versus 4320. The flagships of other companies lost significantly.
The iPhone XS performed even more confidently in the multi-core test. The six-core A12 Bionic processor has left no chance for any other smartphone, including the iPhone X.
At the same time, the A12 Bionic processor is more energy efficient. It uses less power, allowing iPhone to last longer without needing to recharge.
The amount of RAM has also increased. If the iPhone X had 3 GB, then the iPhone XS already had 4 GB. The increased amount of "RAM" will allow the smartphone to keep more applications in memory and perform much more demanding tasks.
Built-in memory
iPhone XS has 64, 256, or 512 GB of internal storage. Previously, no Apple smartphone was equipped with 512 GB of internal memory, the maximum was 256 GB in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. Thus, the smartphone has doubled the maximum internal memory.
Face ID
And if it's short? The Face ID feature of iPhone XS just got better. The function itself has not received significant improvements, but due to the refinement of the Secure Enclave security module, face detection for users is noticeably faster.
Thanks to the fast-moving A12 Bionic chip, Face ID has also accelerated. It identifies the user and unlocks the smartphone much faster. Also, the speed of Face ID was influenced by the accelerated Secure Enclave security module. He began to quickly check the saved card of the user's face and the person's face itself. The recognition speed, and with it iPhone unlocking or purchase confirmation, has increased. That being said, it's important to note that the iPhone XS doesn't have Face ID 2.0. The face scanner, like the original iPhone X, creates a map of the user's face by projecting 30,000 points onto it.
The feeling of using Face ID is ambiguous due to the fact that in the iPhone X there was no dissatisfaction with the speed of the face recognition function. Improvements were only tracked by direct direct comparison of Face ID in both smartphones. The smartphone reacts a little earlier, but the difference cannot be called striking. As for stability, then with it for the first few days of active use, complete order. Face ID detects a face while standing, sitting, lying down, in the dark, at an angle and as you like.
The only thing that Face ID has never learned is to work in landscape orientation. We look forward to such an innovation in the next generation iPhone.
Battery and charging
And if it's short? iPhone XS is a true long-liver. The smartphone quietly keeps 23 hours of talk time, and in everyday mode it can work freely for two days.
iPhone XS has a 2658 mAh Li-Ion battery. An L-shaped battery consists of two interconnected cells. For the first time, Apple has applied such a solution in the iPhone X and, most likely, it will be implemented in the company's smartphones in the future.
Battery life has increased over the iPhone X by 30 minutes. This means that the smartphone has up to 20 hours of talk time.
The smartphone supports fast charging. Using a powerful power adapter, you can charge your smartphone up to 50% in just 30 minutes. The model also supports wireless charging, the speed of which has noticeably increased compared to the iPhone X.
Water resistant
And if it's short? iPhone XS is water resistant. The smartphone can be thrown to a depth of two meters and kept there for 30 minutes - nothing will happen to it. And these are just the officially declared characteristics. In fact, and this was confirmed by testing, the iPhone XS can easily withstand immersion and much deeper.
Few expected this, but Apple has increased its water and dust resistance. The latest Apple smartphone is IP68 dust and moisture resistant. This means that dust, in principle, cannot get under the body of the device, and the smartphone will calmly hold out under water for 30 minutes (at a depth of up to two meters). Previous water resistant iPhones were rated IP67.
It is important to note that these are only stated characteristics. In fact, a smartphone can stay deeper without a threat to its life. Of course, very few people would think of subjecting the iPhone to such tests on purpose. But future owners should know that if their smartphone suddenly falls to a great depth in a river or sea, then even if the depth exceeds two meters, nothing will happen to it.
iPhone XS is protected not only from water, but also from various other liquids. Even after immersion in milk, juice or beer, nothing happens to your smartphone.
Cameras
And if it's short? At first glance, the characteristics of the dual camera iPhone XS seem deceiving, since they simply do not differ from the camera of the iPhone X. But Apple has made several very important improvements to the camera of the new smartphone. With deeper pixels, a new image processor, and support for a unique Smart HDR mode, iPhone XS captures phenomenal photos.
The main camera is quite familiar from the iPhone X - double, located vertically and well protruding from the body. The camera resolution is 12 megapixels. Wide angle lens aperture - f / 1.8 telephoto lens - f / 2.4. The camera supports 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. Both modules support optical image stabilization.
Have you noticed? All the main camera specifications are the same as those of the iPhone X. But important additional features that Apple does not directly describe in the specifications have been improved. First of all, the pixels have increased, the size of which is 1.4 microns (versus 1.2 microns in the iPhone X). This figure is far from being a record. Many much cheaper smartphones had cameras with deeper pixels just two years ago. However, the increased pixel size has helped to dramatically improve the quality of shooting.
The second major improvement is the support for the smartphone camera with the new image processor, which is built into the A12 Bionic chip. The specific characteristics of this processor are unknown, but Apple claims that thanks to it, the overall quality of shooting is also significantly improved.
A key software enhancement to the camera comes in Portrait mode, which allows you to take photos with depth-of-field effects. Bokeh in Portrait mode has been improved. Both the background and the subject of the shooting began to be determined much more accurately, due to which the overall quality also increased.
The "Portrait" mode has acquired support for a new feature called "Depth". It allows you to adjust the depth of field in portrait photography after shooting. To do this, you just need to go to the "Camera" application and turn the slider.
In addition, the camera received support for the new Smart HDR mode. Like regular HDR, its “smart” version achieves the brightest and darkest areas of the image. But Smart HDR does it in a special way, using the full power of the new signal processor. As a result, the details are much more visible. And here it is worth noting that Apple was not the first to create such a function. For the first time such a solution was used by Google in the Pixel smartphone.
Also, the iPhone XS can shoot video with stereo sound. Since the smartphone itself has stereo speakers, you can fully view and listen to such videos right on the iPhone.
Sample photos on iPhone XS
Daytime shooting on iPhone XS
Highest detail even when the lighting isn't perfect.
The iPhone XS camera is definitely the best in capturing detail of any Apple smartphone.
And yet another example of the iPhone XS's camera ability to capture distant details.
When shooting against the sun, the frame does not lose detail.
A striking example of the fact that Apple in the iPhone XS has decided to stick to its tradition and not "tint" the colors in the photo. The color rendition is made as realistic as possible, as we actually see. The iPhone camera does not apply any filters by default.
The picture below proves the camera's "correctness" color reproduction once again. Note that the bright objects in the background are rendered really bright, as they are. "Coloring" of the whole photo does not happen. Yes, for some it may seem like a minus.
Capturing moving objects with the camera is a pleasure. No blur or any other defect.
Portrait mode has been improved, but in most cases you won't see a clear difference with the iPhone X. Both smartphones take excellent photos with bokeh effect. And not just excellent, perhaps the best among smartphones.
Night shooting
However, in terms of night photography, the iPhone still has room to grow. In the lower photo, you can see the clear work of the noise reduction in the sky and in the distant parts of the frame. However, in this particular case, the excellent detailing of the main object draws out.
Night photos are great, especially if you "catch" on any illuminated objects.
However, even if you shoot not specifically the light source, you get quite excellent pictures.
Sample Videos
Example of daytime shooting
During the day, you will be able to shoot amazing videos with the highest detail and honest color reproduction.
Night shot example
The camera allows you to shoot great videos even in low light conditions. Please note that due to the lack of lighting in the videos below, the overall picture does not suffer and the obviously noticeable flaws are not visible.
Front-camera
And if it's short? The front camera of the iPhone XS supports Smart HDR and the new Depth function, as well as improved stabilization when shooting video.
The front camera has a resolution of 7 megapixels and an aperture of f / 2.2. The key features of the front camera are the "Portrait" mode for taking selfies with the effect of depth of field and support for various portrait lighting effects. The portrait mode for the front camera received identical improvements as for the main camera: improved bokeh and the "Depth" function. The front camera also features a new advanced video stabilization feature.
IPhone XS price in Russia
iPhone XS is sold in Russia at the following prices ( found the most profitable):
- iPhone XS 64GB - 55,990 rubles.
- iPhone XS 256GB - 69,990 rubles .
- iPhone XS 512GB - 69,990 rubles .
Assessment
We decided to give the iPhone XS two ratings at once. The first is the assessment "in a vacuum". The iPhone XS is the best Apple smartphone on the market. Moreover, the novelty can be safely called the best smartphone in principle. It has an amazing display, unrivaled performance, gorgeous cameras, long battery life and many other great features. As a standalone smartphone, we give the iPhone XS a solid 10 out of 10.
But when you look back at the iPhone X, the iPhone XS is less impressive. The new Apple smartphone is undoubtedly better in all respects, but there is no truly innovative technology in the smartphone. The iPhone XS is a typical Apple smartphone with the "S" prefix. It's good, but too similar to the previous generation model. And what is important, it is similar not only in appearance or a set of functions, but also in the sensation of use.
With this in mind, the second rating of the iPhone XS, as the successor to the iPhone X, will be lower - 7.5 / 10.
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Live from Cupertino headquarters. Overnight, fans of "apple" products became aware of the characteristics of the iPhone SE, as well as the release date of the new "iPhone" in Russia and, importantly, its initial price.
Right during the presentation of the iPhone SE, digital reviewers began to note that the new product outwardly de facto copies its "big brother" - the fifth generation iPhone. The specs of the iPhone SE didn't seem to surprise gadget lovers either. In view of this situation, the editors decided to look into the issue in order to understand whether it is worth buying a new Apple iPhone SE.
IPhone SE Specifications
First of all, abandoning the fifth or sixth "iPhone" in favor of the iPhone SE, you need to clearly understand what advantages the new product under the Special Edition marker has (this is how Apple deciphered the mysterious abbreviation SE in the name of the new iPhone). Apple's presentation on March 21 showed that the new gadget, despite its relatively small size (iPhone SE is equipped with a 4-inch display), is not inferior in performance to the previous models.
As you know, iPhone users often turn to the camera of their gadget - the main "chips" and characteristics of the iPhone SE boil down to the fact that the novelty "knows" in this area:
- take improved pictures with a 12-megapixel camera;
- shoot 4K video;
- create panoramas up to 63 megapixels;
- take "live photos";
- shoot efficiently both day and night thanks to the two-tone flash.
Impressive? Impressive, of course. But the “stuffing” of the gadgets, which is miniature by today's standards, is also very “tasty”.
As part of the presentation, Apple's management noted the following information about the hardware:
- a9 processor;
- memory in the amount of 16 GB or 64 GB;
- first generation touchID sensor;
- powerful battery (up to 13 hours of continuous internet surfing).
Thus, the iPhone SE is practically not inferior to the iPhone 6S, but there are still some differences. For example, the new gadget uses the first generation touchID sensor, while the “big brother” boasts a similar second generation sensor. In addition, the new "iPhone" does not implement the LTE Advanced technology (only LTE), which provides the iPhone 6S with a download speed of up to 450 Mbps (iPhone SE boasts speeds up to 150 Mbps).
IPhone SE price in Russia
Within the framework of the presentation, another factor was sounded that is worthy of attention of fans of newfangled gadgets - the price of the iPhone SE. For many, the ultimate cost of gadgets is often the strongest selling point, and here Apple has made significant strides.
According to official data, the price of the iPhone SE will be 399 dollars (27 530 - 28 329 rubles depending on currency fluctuations). Apple's management drew attention to the fact that the iPhone SE, despite its cool "stuffing" and wide functionality, has become the most budgetary smartphone in the history of the "apple" corporation.
That is why it is worth taking a closer look at the iPhone SE model - in Russia it is unrealistic to buy any other “iPhone” with such a set of functions for this money, experts say. And if you want to have a mini-6S in your pocket (almost the same functions, but relatively compact dimensions), then the attractive price allows us to say that the new product from Apple is certainly worth buying.
IPhone Special Edition (SE) release date
According to the latest data, the release date of the iPhone SE in Russia has shifted slightly. As you know, the Russian Federation is among the countries of the second wave, where a technological novelty will appear. In India, according to the American corporation, iPhone SE will go on sale 8 april.
This means that the iPhone SE in Russia will also appear at the beginning of the second spring month. A pre-order for the new product for Russian citizens is already available in the official Apple online store.
the iPhone SE has proven to be such a successful smartphone that its next generation should be out this year, presumably at WWDC 2019. The future smartphone should have an edge-to-edge display in the style of flagship devices, but in a more compact body. Presumably, its diagonal will not exceed 4.8 inches.
The future device will be based on last year's A12 Bionic processor, which is likely to be paired with 3 GB of RAM. In addition, the iPhone SE 2 will receive a single main camera, similar to the iPhone XR, which will provide the ability to shoot in portrait mode, despite the lack of an additional telephoto module.
The most anticipated smartphone of 2020 is definitely the second generation iPhone SE. Despite the fact that the original model was quite specific and definitely not suitable for everyone, primarily due to the small display, the sequel will - at least in part - be spared from this disadvantage. Still, 4.7 inches, which the novelty should adopt from the iPhone 8, is much better than 4. On such a screen, you can already watch videos and play with much more comfort. But this is almost the only thing that the iPhone 8 will be like.
While the original has never been a worldwide bestseller, its sequel has proven to be perhaps the most talked about Apple smartphone in recent years. Still, everyone wants to get a flagship device, and only a few agree to pay for it in full. But if the first iPhone SE was some kind of experimental model that was not supposed to get a sequel, the second generation could well be made part of the main line, christening it something like the iPhone 9 or so. But this does not mean that Cupertino will refuse to experiment in a future novelty.
Over the past few years, the range of Apple branded smartphones has grown more rapidly than it has ever grown before. Despite the fact that the company decided to remove the conditionally available iPhone SE from the range, having stopped its production, today there is still plenty to choose from. Here you have the super-affordable iPhone 6s, which can be found at a price of just over 15 thousand rubles, and the mega-profitable iPhone XR, which for 40 thousand rubles generally seems to be a real gift, and the ultra-expensive, which costs almost as much in the top configuration. the same as the foldable Galaxy Fold. But Apple is not enough.
The iPhone update cycle, familiar to millions of fans around the world, necessarily includes such elements as analysts 'forecasts, which are sometimes even built for two or three years in advance, “expert opinions” on the appropriateness of innovations, journalists' speculations and mandatory leaks. Information appears in approximately this order. This happens from year to year, and now the time has come for the next cycle. next year. Let's understand what it promises for us, is it worth it to rejoice and what will happen to 2.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro, which a couple of weeks before was considered a myth and a phantom, was suddenly released. This, of course, did not shock the world. Humanity has not lost sleep. But, albeit on a much smaller scale, there was something like this. It takes time to assess this event and its consequences, but one of the consequences is already obvious. Due to an amazing combination of circumstances, the predictions of the Taiwanese IT oracle began to be taken much more seriously.
Apple plans to mass-produce the iPhone SE 2 in January 2020 and will launch the smartphone on sale at the end of March. Details about the characteristics of the novelty and its timing were shared by the authoritative analyst Ming-Chi Kuo already known to us, who
Thanks to numerous reviews from iPhone SE owners, we were able to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of Apple's 4-inch smartphone released in 2016.
Benefits of iPhone SE
Good old 4-inch form factor
Millions of graceful female palms yearn for the small, convenient contours of old gadgets. The same can be said for the large army of Asian shoppers, teenagers and children. The return to a 4-inch display diagonal and proportional body dimensions is a clear plus. Not degradation, but a creative quality, rethinking the concept of a smart phone for all occasions.
A9 processor
Small but smart - the iPhone SE is somewhat inferior to the flagship models, but this does not apply to performance. For those who haven't changed their old iPhone 5 yet, there will be a pleasant surprise. It looks like the same device, but the filling in it is the most advanced, take at least the full version of the A9 processor, no modifications with reduced functionality. The latter factor will become one of the most important marketing advantages of a newcomer over competitors.
M9 and Siri always active
The gadget, among others, got a function that was first demonstrated six months ago. The power of the M9 coprocessor has finally become enough to fulfill the role of a full-fledged substitute for the main chip in case it is turned off to save energy or the smartphone is simply locked. In situations like this, you can still shout "Hey Siri" and she will respond. Convenient, whatever you say.
Color "rose gold"
the iPhone SE can still be considered the successor to the iPhone 6s. This is indicated, for example, by the characteristic family trait - the rose gold color of the case, which was first realized in 2015. God knows how rare, but this color is still unavailable to many devices from the range of Apple products. But the iPhone SE smartphone received it - to the delight of those who like to splurge at no extra cost.
Presentable look of the Apple logo
Not metal stamping, but a separate piece of stainless steel artfully placed in its rightful place. The logo serves as a kind of inlay, decoration for the body of the smartphone, although this is not entirely logical from the point of view of minimizing the cost of the product. Or vice versa - just on such low-cost, but catchy details for the sake of attracting buyers, it is not worth saving.
The correct silhouette of the faces
The iPhone 5s had excellent ergonomics, but with the transition to the phablet format, Cupertin's engineers had to significantly adjust the bevels of the edges - they became more rounded. iPhone SE has got its own design of side edges. Comfortable to grip and protected from scratches and chips.
2 GB of RAM
A small bow to Apple, which not only deigned to satisfy one of the key requests of users, but also did not skimp on a solution for a budget model. We are talking about the long-awaited transition from a single gigabyte of RAM constant for years to a double amount of a valuable resource. Albeit without official confirmation, the iPhone SE still received the coveted 2 GB of RAM - goodbye to the brakes when running Safari, unmotivated iOS freezes and other unpleasant factors.
ISight 12MP camera
Another example of the fact that users of the novelty will not feel too disadvantaged in comparison with the owners of flagship devices. Their main cameras of the iSight series are identical - the same matrix resolution, the same f2.2 aperture, almost the same set of additional modules. Whether filming a video or taking a selfie, everything will turn out at about the same level and depend on the skill of the operator, but not the capabilities of the equipment.
Thick body, but no protruding camera lens ring
Indeed, no, and that says it all.
4K video format support
iPhone SE not only knows how to shoot in high resolution, but also implements almost all aspects of working with the most popular format. For example, the ability to merge multiple streams into a single video using iMovie. Or digital zoom and virtual pan for those who are not going to play 4K, but will not refuse to increase the comfort of work when creating video at 1080p resolution.
Slow-mo shooting at 240 fps
Copied from iPhone 6s - The new smartphone supports both slow motion video recording modes. And playback is the same, both with a frequency of 240 fps, 720p quality level, and with 120 fps, but in a resolution similar to 1080p. The predecessor, an old 4-inch gadget, was also familiar with slow-mo, but was much less skilled.
Retina Flash
The technology, introduced for the first time in the iPhone 6s, helps to neutralize the lack of light when working with the front camera of a smartphone. An additional light source is the display itself, which in the latest version is capable of producing a flash three times brighter than the standard screen backlight. More importantly, the concept of "threefold" is conditional and in fact the required brightness is calculated very accurately based on the sensors in the latest generation of FaceTime cameras. Alas, the iPhone SE smartphone inherited the old front module, and therefore, although it can illuminate itself when taking a selfie, it does it quite awkwardly against the background of a really smart flagship camera.
Live Photos support
One of the cosmetic features of the latest generation of apple gadgets is theoretically supported on older models as well. But only in playback format - the iPhone SE is different in that it can also create "live photos". Nothing fundamentally new, the same automatic video capture and adding short animated inserts before and after a static image. But at least no lagging behind fashion.
Apple Pay compatible
This service was originally developed for broad compatibility with the iPhone lineup, and its only bottleneck was the need for an NFC chip and a secury enclave key store in the mobile device. Both are included by default on the iPhone SE - you don't need to use the Apple Watch companion gadget to shop with your smartphone.
High-speed communication
More than the iPhone 5s, but less than the current flagship - the result is a good average result. The iPhone SE comes with Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and 19-band LTE with peak bandwidth up to 150Mbps.
Optimized power system
Less free space inside the case, but modern compact batteries. An advanced and energy-intensive display, but due to the 4-inch diagonal, it is not as power hungry as similar phablets. Combined, these two factors provide iPhone SE with better battery life than iPhone 5s.
Design
7.2
Camera
8.1
iPhone SE 2 is an excellent smartphone from Apple in terms of price-quality ratio, the camera and processor are better than the iPhone SE ...
pros
- Camera
- Specifications
- Classic design
Minuses
- No headphone jack
- High enough price for a budget smartphone
As we know, Apple is planning to release a new budget smartphone - iPhone SE 2. This is great news for all lovers of Apple products, because now, in order to use the latest technologies from this company, you do not need to spend a lot of money on purchasing the latest devices.
Of course, there are also disadvantages, namely the functionality of the smartphone, which, due to its cost, will be limited, and the model itself will be a few steps behind, from its more expensive counterparts. We will consider all the information known to date, namely: the release date, cost and characteristics of the iPhone SE 2.
The exact release date of the budget smartphone from Apple - iPhone SE 2 is currently unknown. Rumor has it that it will be released this March, summer or not at all.
The company denied the first option at a small conference held on March 27 this year. Apple did not say a word about the budget iPhone SE 2, presenting the 9.7-inch iPad 2018.
We can say with accuracy that we will hear (or may not hear) the coveted number at the conference of the year. At this conference, all the nearest plans of Apple will be announced, including information about the new, and the actual budget iPhone.
iPhone SE 2 what price will be in Russia?
According to preliminary data and rumors, the Apple product will be available in 32GB and 128GB versions. In the UK, the 32GB model will cost £ 379 ($ 540); 128GB model - £ 479 ($ 682) For comparison, the current iPhone SE is priced at $ 399 for the 32GB model in the US and $ 449 for the 128GB model.
Let's take into account a small margin in our countries and get a smartphone that costs $ 600-700. Frankly, such a price tag is not particularly budgetary, and in our opinion, it makes sense to consider the expediency of this purchase.
What design will the new iPhone SE 2 have?
Perhaps this is one of the most difficult mysteries of this smartphone, which cannot be answered due to the lack of information. At the moment, there are 2 theories:
The first is from a Chinese insider who says that the new phone will have a body like the iPhone 6 / 6s / 7 or even 8 - aluminum and slightly rounded at the corners. Thus, the design of the iPhone SE 2 will be completely redesigned from the original model.
The second is very common on the Internet and is backed up by a video showing a hybrid of the iPhone X and 8, in a smaller size. Both theories have a place to be, because each of them can be supported by very reasonable arguments.
New iPhone SE 2 display
According to the theory of KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may introduce a 6.1in LCD-TFT screen on its new budget iPhone, while other iPhones will ship with OLED screens like the iPhone X. 
There has also been a suggestion that the iPhone SE 2 could have a 4.2in screen rather than the current 4in. An additional .2in is made possible by reducing the bezel size. Although unlike the iPhone X, which has a screen that stretches to the base of the phone, making it bezel-less, this will be problematic.
Updated camera of the new iPhone SE 2
I think there are moments in the life of any person that need to be captured. This could be a minor event or a global incident. I'm sure everyone will agree on the need to have a camera handy at a time like this.
But enough preludes and let's move on to the main question of this section - the iPhone SE 2 camera. Unfortunately, at the moment there is no reliable information regarding the camera of this smartphone, but if we refer to rumors, we will not get something new and innovative. This is logical, because the smartphone is budget.
The main camera of the iPhone Se 2 is likely to have a 12MP camera and ƒ / 1.8 aperture.
Front camera 7 megapixels with f / 2.2 aperture. 
We have already seen something similar in previous models of smartphones from Apple. In short, this is not a bad thing, because in fact, we just got an improved camera.
Other technical characteristics of the iPhone SE 2
It may not be fair to pay less attention to these characteristics than others, but this is exactly what the buyer most likely will not look at when buying, since this is already a passed stage. In fact, we get slightly improved hardware in a new case and with a new screen. After all, the only significant change inside the smartphone is the new processor, which will be more powerful than the previous one.
CPU
According to our information, the iPhone SE 2 will be based on the Fusion A10 processor, exactly the same as the iPhone 7. If you remember, its previous version was installed in the iPhone SE and was called the Fusion A9. 
The updated processor will give the smartphone a number of advantages over previous generations of smartphones. However, if we evaluate the situation from the point of view of the price segment, competition is unlikely to give it a chance.
