Apple iPhone SE (2022) in for review

Now, in its third generation of iPhone SE (2022), it keeps the same formula: familiar, quick with long-term support, and affordable (for an iPhone). It’s a winning product for Apple, so why change it.

The iPhone SE (2022) comes in a simple box with the phone emblazoned on the front (the imprint is the same size and color as the phone inside, which is a nice touch), a SIM tool, and a USB-C to Lightning cable.

This iPhone is Apple’s most affordable, though it costs a little more than the predecessor. The difference is $29 at their base configuration in the US, and a harder to swallow EUR40 pricier than the iPhone SE (2020) was in Europe. But even that’s a lot cheaper than the base iPhone 13 mini, which starts at $699/EUR809.

If you’re looking at an iPhone purchase on the cheap then the iPhone SE (2022) is the entry-level choice for you, and it’s better than before.

The iPhone SE (2022) has the same display, body, and camera hardware, but it gets the Apple A15 Bionic chip from the iPhone 13, which opens the door for better camera performance (though no night mode), and software support for many years – something many buyers will be banking on.

We cannot understate how important Touch ID is. It is a proven and trusted biometric unlocking method. The physical home button can also be used to access the homescreen from anywhere – something that many senior citizens rely on.

A huge update to the iPhone SE (2022) is the battery. It’s bigger by 200mAh and that, Apple claims, gives it two more hours of battery runtime. We’ll be testing it in more detail as part of our complete review. However, there is no doubt that this will perform better than the one before.

Using the phone is a familiar experience. iOS works well despite its small size. We haven’t experienced any hiccups, which isn’t something we can say about some of Android’s entry-level phones (yes, yes, price difference and all that, but still).

We’ve started testing the iPhone SE (2022) for a full review and you can check back in sometime next week for it!