During its “Peek Performance” media event on March 8, Apple announced the third-generation iPhone SE.
The updated handset features a 6-core A15 Bionic processors, wherein two of the cores are high-performance, while the other four cores are high-efficiency cores to improve battery life.
The iPhone SE now also includes a 16-core Neural Engine for faster machine learning computations and to unlock the latest iOS 15 features. The smartphone supports Live Text in the Camera app, along with on-device Siri and dictation.
Other new features include a 12 megapixel Wide camera that supports Smart HDR 5, Photographic Styles, Deep Fusion, and Portrait Mode. An improved image signal processor allows for much better videos with reduced noise, especially in low-light conditions.
Apple has also stated that it dramatically improved the battery life over the second-generation iPhone SE. The company has updated the battery so it’s compatible with Qi-certified chargers. It also supports fast charging with a 20W adapter.
The new handset also offers 5G data compatibility, which is apparently not geared towards mmWave.
The unit’s exterior remains almost unchanged from the previous generation, complete with a 4.7-inch display, and Touch ID button. The new iPhone SE still uses aerospace-grade aluminum and glass, although Apple has upgraded the front and back glass. The handset has also been rated IP67 for water and dust resistance as well.
The new iPhone SE will be available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB models. Color options remain the same, with midnight, starlight, and (PRODUCT)RED varieties. Pricing for the budget-conscious smartphone is slightly higher, starting at $429.
Apple will begin preorders for the iPhone SE at 5 a.m. Pacific time on March 11, 2022, with availability starting March 18.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer