

The SE is the only iPhone Apple sells that has a single rear camera. In some lighting it looks jet black, and in other lighting it has an indigo hue. The finish on the review unit I tested is called midnight. In fact, it's the same glass used on the back of the iPhone 13. The SE has the same body as an iPhone 8, but the glass on the front and back is more durable. If you are upgrading from an iPhone 6S, 7 or 8, this phone will seem nearly identical in terms of design and build. The SE has large bezels above and below the screen and a home button with Touch ID instead of Face ID. Anyone looking for multiple rear cameras or minimal bezels won't find them here. But keep in mind that in 2022, the SE's design traces back to 2014's iPhone 6 and is far from cutting-edge. And while the letters SE stand for "Special Edition," they could easily mean the "Same Edition." That's not a dig at either phone - the classic iPhone look is beloved by many. You'd be forgiven for mistaking the new SE with the previous one from 2020: They look identical. Read more: 3 Upgrades Apple Gave the iPhone SE in 2022 The iPhone SE is an extremely capable phone with a great camera and all the goodies like iMessage, FaceTime, Apple Music and access to the App Store. Apple's mix-and-match approach gives this iPhone newer features like 5G support, a longer battery life and iPhone 13-levels of performance, all while retaining the home button and the classic, user-friendly design. The new SE blends the body of an iPhone 8 with the tougher glass and processor from the iPhone 13, but it's for those who don't care about Face ID or MagSafe.

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It's a low-cost way for people to upgrade from an iPhone 8 (or older) who want to keep a familiar design. Selfie camera not on par with rear cameraĪt $429 (£419, AU$719), the iPhone SE (2022) is filled with an old-meets-new appeal.
