Apple stirred the mid-range smartphone market by launching an affordable iPhone SE recently. The main USP of the iPhone SE is the A13 Bionic processor, this is the same processor that is powering the iPhone SE's elder siblings iPhone 11 series. Apple iPhone SE is the latest offering from the tech giant which aims at practicality with an iPhone 8's exterior and iPhone 11's processor. The iPhone SE's closest competitor available in the Indian market is the iPhone XR which was launched by Apple in 2018. Here, we have listed our top 6 reasons to consider iPhone SE 2020 over iPhone XR.
Better processor
The iPhone SE boasts a better processor when compared to iPhone XR. Don't get me wrong, iPhone XR's A12 Bionic is a pretty capable processor but, it cannot stack up against Apple's latest A13 Bionic. Apple A13 Bionic chip is the fastest smartphone processor available right now. With the A13 Bionic, iPhone SE will feel super snappy even 2 to 3 years down the lane.
Better camera
Both iPhone SE and iPhone XR boast a 12 MP rear camera with support for the portrait mode. But, A13 Bionic's superior ISP (image signal processing) and software algorithms make it stand out from iPhone XR. The iPhone SE can also shoot 4k 60 fps and comes with OIS (optical image stabilization) which is a great thing considering its price. The iPhone SE can easily outperform any other android phones in the video department in its price range.
Compact size
The iPhone SE is the most compact phone without any compromise in the performance. The iPhone SE's 4.7" display also makes it super comfortable for single-handed usage. Except for the display size, Apple is using a similar kind of LCDs for both the iPhones. The iPhone SE is also significantly lighter than the iPhone XR. Despite its compact form factor, iPhone SE supports wireless charging and fast charging. The iPhone SE also comes with water resistance making it one of the most affordable smartphones to come with this feature.
Better software updates
Apple has a proven track record in providing software updates to its devices, and Apple iPhone SE is no exception to this. Currently, iPhone SE comes with ios 13, and Apple will provide software for at least the next three years. Since the iPhone SE is their latest offering, iPhone SE will receive better and prolonged software updates when compared to the iPhone XR.
Touch ID
Apple's Touch ID is one of the most secure ways to unlock the device. But, from the iPhone X onwards Apple decided to remove the Touch ID in favor of face ID. From my point of view, any day I will prefer the Touch ID when compared to face ID. Apple's Touch ID is a faster and safe way to unlock the iPhone and its return in the home button of the iPhone SE gives it a slight edge.
Price
The iPhone SE is the most affordable newer generation iPhone that is available as of now. At $399, iPhone SE ticks all the boxes to be a great phone for most of the people. Yea, the Indian prices for the iPhone SE is way too higher when compared to the US pricing but even at the starting price of Rs. 42,500, it undercuts the iPhone XR by Rs.12,500.
These are our top 6 reasons to consider the iPhone SE over the iPhone XR but everyone's mileage may vary depending upon their preferences. If you are looking for a compact iPhone with powerful internals and if you are ok with those bezels, then you can't go wrong with the iPhone SE.