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Apple just announced the smaller, budget-friendly iPhone SE. Switching gears from its larger phones, Apple’s going back to the popular 4-inch size with the new iPhone.
Just because it’s smaller doesn’t mean it’s weaker. The iPhone SE has the same 64-bit A9 chip and M9 motion co-processor as the iPhone 6S. It’s also got a 12-megapixel camera, TouchID and Apple Pay.
Exclusive to the iPhone SE for now is “Hey Siri,” a hands-free way to ask Siri for help.
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Apple didn’t design the iPhone SE to compete with the iPhone 6 and its other high-end models. But if you’re grappling with which model to buy, it’s helpful to see how they all compare.
Here’s what the new iPhone SE looks like (pictures)
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While the iPhone 5S is no more, we want to see how this new lower-cost phone stacks up to Apple’s previous “budget” model.
| iPhone SE | iPhone 6S | iPhone 6 | iPhone 5S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, resolution | 4-inch; 1,136×640 pixels | 4.7-inch; 1,334×750 pixels | 4.7 inches; 1,334×750 pixels | 4-inch; 1,136×640 pixels |
| Pixel density | 326ppi | 326ppi | 326ppi | 326ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 in | 5.4 x 2.6 x 0.28 in | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 in |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 123 x 58 x 7.6mm | 138 x 67 x 7.1mm | 138.1 x 67 x 6.9mm | 123 x 58 x 7.6mm |
| Weight (ounces, grams) | 3.99 oz (113g) | 5 oz (143g) | 4.55oz (129g) | 4 oz (112g) |
| Mobile software | iOS 9.3 | iOS 9 | iOS 9 | iOS 9 |
| Camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| Front-facing camera | 1.2-megapixel | 5-megapixel | 1.2-megapixel; 720p HD video | 1.2-megapixel; 720p HD video |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 1080p HD | 1080p HD |
| Processor | Apple A9 chip (64-bit) with M9 motion co-processor | Apple A9 chip (64-bit) with M9 motion co-processor | Apple A8 chip (64-bit) with M8 motion co-processor | Apple A7 (64-bit) with M7 motion processor |
| Storage | 16GB, 64GB | 16GB, 64GB, 128GB | 16GB, 64GB,128GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
| RAM | TBA | 2GB | 1GB | 1GB |
| Battery | 13 hours of video playback | 1,715mAh | Talk time up to 14 hours on 3G and Internet usage time up to 10 hours of 3G | Talk time up to 10 hours on 4G LTE; standby time up to 10 days |
| Touch ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Color options | Silver, gray, gold, rose gold | Silver, gold, gray, rose gold | Silver, gray, gold | Silver, gray, gold |
| Price off-contract (USD) | $399 (16GB); $499 (64GB) | $649 (16GB); $749 (64GB); $849 (128GB) | $649 (16GB); $749 (64GB); $849 (128GB) | $450 (16GB); $499 (32GB) |
| Price (GBP) | £359 (16GB) £439 (64GB) | £539 (16GB); £619 (64GB); £699 (128GB) | Unlocked £539 (16GB), £619 (64GB), £699 (128GB) | £379 (16GB); £419 (32GB) |
| Price (AUD) | AU$679 (16GB); AU$829 (64GB) | AU$1,079 (16GB); AU$1,229 (64GB); AU$1,379 (128GB) | Unlocked AU$869 (16GB), AU$999 (64GB), AU$1,129 (128GB) | AU$749 (16GB); AU$829 (32GB) |
See all of the news from Apple’s March 21 event.
