Question So, what's your thoughts on the new iPhone SE?

[ultimatebob]

It basically looks like a smaller, faster version of the iPhone XR for just $400, That seems like a surprisingly good value for an Apple product. What do you guys think?

 

[ElFenix]

i figured they'd go with a larger screen and less forehead and chin, though i guess 4.7" allows apple to continue using paid-for screen engineering/manufacturing.

 

[TheStu]

It's the iPhone 8.1, or iPhone 9. Same body, probably same battery, I _think_ it's the same camera... just with an A13 instead of the A11. The price is right for sure.

 

[Blackjack200]

My sister and both of my parents prefer phones with four inch screens for whatever reason. They're going to be pissed off in 2023 when they realize they're not available anymore.

 

[manly]

It basically looks like a smaller, faster version of the iPhone XR for just $400, That seems like a surprisingly good value for an Apple product. What do you guys think?

Great value IMO, they are even giving some trade-in value for some really old phones (i.e. iPhone 6S) that are arguably worthless.

i figured they'd go with a larger screen and less forehead and chin, though i guess 4.7" allows apple to continue using paid-for screen engineering/manufacturing.

There are some rumors that Apple is prepping another mid-range phone with a more modern 5.x" screen and thin bezels. However, the reason for the new SE is they get to re-use their existing iPhone 8 tooling. To hit the magical $399 price point and have some decent profit margin requires cutting corners.

LOL at everyone still lamenting the total lack of small phone screens. I'm personally not a "phablet" fan, but the new SE is already a rare breed compared to the entire smartphone market. It's very much the last of the "small" phones, even if the chassis itself isn't svelte.