Apple introduces the cheapest iPhone since the coronavirus pandemic began. Priced 40% lower than than the basic iPhone 11, the new iPhone SE has one more appealing feature – unlocking the iPhone SE with TouchID instead of FaceID which does not work when wearing a facial health mask.
New iPhone SE key points
Starting at $399 the second generation iPhone SE comes with a 4.7” Retina HD display in this thin design that plays and records 4K videos, has a longer battery life and super fast A13 Bionic processor found in more expensive iPhones.
That same processor powers the the single 12MP camera on the aerospace-grade aluminum back side making it better than any single camera system Apple’s ever made. The front self-facing camera comes in at 7MP. Key features to love are also the water resistant nature of the iPhone SE that can withstand being dunked in a meter of water up to 30 minutes. And for those who love a button more than a swipe up to get to the home screen, you’ll love the classic round home button survived the rebuild in the iPhone SE.
Wireless Charging and 12-hour Battery
With battery life similar to the iPhone 8, expect to get about 12 hours of usage between wireless charges. The biggest difference between the iPhone 11 and new iPhone SE is now the price.
How the new iPhone SE stacks up to iPhone 11
| iPhone SE | iPhone 11 | |
| Starting price | $399 | $699 |
| Display | 4.7” | 6.1″ |
| Rear cameras | Single 12MP | Dual 12MP w/Ultrawide |
| Unlocking | TouchID | FaceID |
Black, White and PRODUCT RED
Three colors Black, White and if you choose PRODUCT RED a portion of proceeds go directly to Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response.
How to get free year of Apple TV+ subscription
Regardless of which three sizes you pick 64GB,128GB and 256GB, any new iPhone SE purchase will also come with a free year of Apple TV+ service.
Trade-in price $229
Making it even more affordable are some trade-ins that can bring the iPhone SE price down to $229 when you order from Apple.com
iPhone SE Availability
Although Apple retail stores in the US are temporarily closed, you can preorder the new iPhone SE Friday, April 17 online from Apple and authorized retailers with shipping the following week with availability on Friday, April 24th at authorized Apple resellers like Best Buy. Prices of the three sizes 64GB $399 128GB $449 and 256GB $549.
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