When asked about the coolest iPhone Apple has ever made, I will no doubt say the iPhone 5S. But what about the iPhone SE, which came out not that long ago.

Let's compare these two devices and I will try to tell you everything I know about these smartphones. Of course, let's talk about the differences.

Before the release of the iPhone SE, everyone assumed that a completely new device would appear that would resemble the iPhone 6. So to say, its reduced copy.

But everyone's presentation was quite shocking, because in fact we got the same iPhone 5S. And you probably agree with me that only Apple can present the same phone twice.

As the first stage of comparison, I would like to clearly show you their characteristics in the following table:

Here's a small table comparing the most basic characteristics of these two smartphones. This is just the beginning, so let's look at it in more detail.

Today there are quite a few people who feel very comfortable with a 4-inch phone and do not even think about a shovel at all.


And why not, it is quite convenient to use, because the phone is very compact. If we talk about the iPhone 5S, then it lacked only power. Please, Apple has released SE for such a consumer.

But what is the difference between them? Let's go through each item in turn.

Appearance. The very first question people who are interested in the SE model arise exactly about the appearance and how exactly it differs from the 5S.


Everything is corny and simple:

• letters SE appeared on the back of the lid;
• there is a new color Rose Gold.

That's all, comrades. In all other respects, these are completely identical phones. So if you also buy a cover, then everyone will definitely think that you have exactly the 5S in your hands.

Power. Here everything is already much more interesting, because who, if not Apple, love to serve a dish with different fillings. We see this process almost every year when the S line comes out.


The processor in SE is two generations younger, and the A9 is replacing the old A7. Both are dual-core, but the frequency is more interesting in the second.

Instead of 1 GB, which is so lacking today, 2 GB comes. This makes the SE still usable for at least two years, starting from 2016.

As you can see, the conclusion suggests itself. The SE is several times better and compares with the 6S in terms of power. And as we know, this model is still quite new.

Camera and battery. By front camera generally identical. On both smartphones, 1.2 MP is undoubtedly not enough, because the selfie period, which so cherishes each MP, is not over yet.


The back in SE will be more fun. But the downside is that all the juice good quality at 4 inches will be very difficult to see. The 8 MP iPhone SE still takes good pictures, but the step in picture quality is already quite large.

The battery will be a little better, but not significantly. If you take one of the two smartphones from scratch, then the difference in work is not at all significant.

Now the question arises, what is better to buy for yourself, if you really really want an iPhone with 4 inches. I must say right away that the iPhone 5S and iPhone SE are very good.


But we know that time does not spare even the most legendary smartphones that want to buy at any time of the year. After all, the design to this day looks very worthy.

I will divide my answer into only two parts and you will be able to decide what exactly you choose:

• We buy iPhone SE. We do such actions if you did not have an iPhone at all and you want a compact smartphone with very tasty characteristics and price.

  With financial stability, 5S owners can upgrade to SE. But I recommend to wait until the spring of 1917, because Apple promises to release a model with the same screen size.

• We buy iPhone 5S. The prices for these smartphones are the most profitable when you look at the entire line of iPhones. If everything is tight for money, then we take 5S and do not hesitate.

  But take into account the detail that in just a year or two he will slowly turn into an old man. The story will be the same as with 4S today, when new software lags, and new games are not installed at all.

The last point is always the most difficult to disassemble. Each person has his own situation and many factors that are simply unrealistic to describe in one article.

conclusions

Now you know everything exactly what is the difference between the future old iPhone 5S and the still quite young iPhone SE. I seem to have mentioned all the main details, it seems I have not forgotten anything.

Well, according to the tradition of previous articles, I want to say such a thing that you don't need to save up for smartphones for a long time. I like the phone, don't wait for anything and go buy it.

First of all, look at your capabilities and do not have to wait constantly for a new one to come out and buy. You need to enjoy your new phone right here, right now.

A funny video is already circulating on the Web in which one comedian gives ordinary people on the streets two iPhone 5S and says that one of them is new iPhone SE. They immediately find a bunch of advantages in one of the devices, without even realizing that in fact they are the same. After the start of sales of the iPhone SE, the experiment can be repeated, and it is unlikely that anything will change.

And all why? Because Apple just took the "stuffing" from the iPhone 6S and packed it into a body from a smartphone three years ago. Saving savings, but the move is still not the most beautiful. The new model should still be new in terms of design.

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2. The iPhone SE is far from the coolest specifications

Let's face it: Apple's developers are very good at optimizing the system and hardware. But this does not negate the fact that 2 GB of memory in a modern smartphone is not nearly as much as we would like it to be.

Well, the memory capacity limited to 16 gigabytes is like voluntary consent to pain and suffering. How many movies, games, music and photos can you save on those 12-13 gigabytes that Apple actually left you? Yes, there is a model with 64 GB of memory, but cunning Americans will ask you to fork out extra for it and pay 10,000 rubles from above.

3. For the same money, you can buy a very good Android smartphone

Recall that Apple iPhone SE in Russia costs 38,000 rubles. So much will be asked from potential buyers for the younger version with 16 GB of memory, which, as we all know perfectly well, cannot be expanded.

What else can you buy for this money? Almost any flagship last year at the official price! For example, Samsung Galaxy S6 for 39,000 rubles, LG G4 for 40,000 rubles, Sony Xperia Z5 Compact for 36,000 rubles or even a very fresh and very powerful Huawei Mate 8 for 40,000 rubles. These devices can be found even cheaper from "gray" sellers.

4. Screen with a diagonal of 4 inches is very small

Try to find at least one more or less modern Android smartphone with a screen that will not exceed 4 inches. They simply do not exist, because the main part of the market has long been made up of models with a display diagonal from 4.7 to 5.5 inches. Even the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, which everyone considers a very small smartphone, has a 4.6-inch screen!

Another stone in Apple's garden for pixels: resolution iPhone screen SE is 1136x640 pixels and does not even reach the usual HD (1280x720 pixels). Well, the current standard for a decent "strong average" on Android today is Full HD (1920x1080 pixels). By the way, it is largely because of the low-resolution screen that iPhones last longer and require less computing resources to perform various tasks.

To put it quite simply, Full HD is good today, just HD is not enough, but still normal, less than HD (like Apple's) is actually the last century.

5. Do you really want a non-top-of-the-line iPhone?

New iPhones are often bought against common sense: just for the sake of prestige. If we consider the iPhone SE from this point of view, then it is worth seriously thinking about how friends and colleagues will perceive the appearance of the gadget in your hands. Chances are they'll just decide that you still have old iPhone 5S. But even if you can convince them, you will not be able to get +5 to respect and respect. To do this, you will have to wait for September and take an iPhone 7 on credit.

By the way, if you suddenly missed iPhone presentation SE, then we have saved it especially for you. Well, be sure to read about it too - we are still for an objective approach: the new gadget has both disadvantages and advantages.

Apple developers did not come up with a new design for the iPhone 5 SE. Instead, they reused the exterior of the fifth model with new internals. This is a strange move that was seen the first time.

One way to interpret this is to assume that Apple is looking for an easy route and is simply reworking the existing design to produce a cheap smartphone. Another possible explanation is that they are bringing the iconic design of the iPhone 5 / 5s to life in an attempt to satisfy a group of users who want more than just purchase budget phone but also prefer a smaller form factor. After all, a third of Apple users still use older 4-inch smartphones.

What is immediately noticed?

According to reviews about the iPhone 5 SE, the most main feature device is a rethinking of specifications. The iPhone SE features the 4-inch Retina display introduced in the iPhone 5s with the first-generation touchscreen sensor. The device has an identical body, but inside it is equipped with the new Apple A9 chip with 2 GB random access memory, A 12MP main camera and a slightly larger battery.

Limitations of functionality Apple devices don't change over the years, so they shouldn't surprise anyone - you can't have expandable memory, fast or wireless charging, FM radio, replaceable batteries, and more. New technology 3D Touch is also missing for obvious reasons, although you can still use Live Photos. Reviews about the iPhone 5 SE usually do not attribute the above to the disadvantages of the device.

Apple iPhone SE review

As you'd expect, the iPhone 5 SE comes in a fairly compact box filled with a Lightning cable, 1A A / C plug, and a well-packed pair of headphones.

The dimensions of the device are 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm, which fully corresponds to the size of the iPhone 5s. The gadget weighs 113 grams. Compared to the new 4.7-inch iPhone 6, the SE is 1.5cm shorter and 1cm narrower.

Design and build quality

Keeping the old design means the presence of the first generation Touch ID and the older FaceTime camera (1.2 MP). In addition, there is an issue with bezels that make the phone look outdated by today's standards. This is repeatedly mentioned by the reviews of the owners of the iPhone 5 SE.

There is one more thing worth mentioning: iPhone 6 is released with water protection, which allows it to avoid damage if it gets in water for up to 40 minutes. In contrast, the iPhone SE in such a situation will instantly "die", which is confirmed by many online videos.

The front panel of iPhone 5 SE is covered with ion-strengthened glass (this is the usual version of Gorilla Glass protection), supplemented with an oleophobic coating to read fingerprints. The body frame is metal, as is most of the back.

The front of the SE is mostly occupied by a 4-inch Retina display. Above you can find a headphone slot, a FaceTime camera and a pair of sensors. At the bottom is the Home / Touch ID button with a steel ring. The slide-out nano-SIM slot is located on the right. On the left side are the volume keys.

At the top of the iPhone 5 SE is the power / lock key, also made of metal. Audio jack, speaker grill, main microphone (also behind grill) and port for charger are below.

The back of the SE is familiar to all fans of this brand of smartphones. As with past models, there is a 12-megapixel camera, dual LED flash with a second microphone and, of course, the Apple logo. Camera functionality is the same as on iPhone 6, with 4K video recording capability. This is noted with joy by many reviews of users of the iPhone 5 SE.

Screen

There are many opinions that have been expressed by users about the old 4-inch Retina display. Skeptics will incessantly mention the super small screen, large bezels, low resolution, while the opposite camp of consumers praises the multitude of colors and clarity in sunlight, as well as high brightness. Thus, customer reviews of the iPhone 5 SE in relation to the screen are very different.

The display of the device uses a 4-inch IPS panel with a size of 640 x 1136 pixels, offering a density of 326ppi, which is the classic characteristics of Retina. The resulting 1: 804 contrast is not as noticeable, mainly due to the low black level. In comparison, the 4.7 "screen on the iPhone 6s has the same 326ppi, but a less bright screen with higher contrast.

In terms of color rendering, the iPhone 5 SE scores excellently with an average DeltaE of 2.3, which means an almost fully calibrated screen. The maximum deviation - 5.2 - is in whites, which look a little bluish, but not noticeable without an external control point.

Battery life

The battery inside the iPhone 5 SE is slightly larger than that of previous models- 1,624 mAh. Apple's iOS 9 platform introduced a low power mode that you will be prompted to turn on when the charge drops below 20%.

According to reviews of the iPhone 5 SE phone, the battery performs very well in all tests: it can withstand about 12 hours of 3G calls, 13 hours of web browsing, or 14 hours of video playback per charge.

Connection

iPhone 5 SE comes with tons of features wireless communication... The smartphone supports fast LTE signal (up to 150 Mbps) with wide band coverage. Regular 2G and 3G connections are also reliably covered by the many supported network bands.

The device supports everything existing standards Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac. AirPlay is the only way to accurately display your screen content on your HDTV, but you need to have an Apple TV for that.

Some apps will allow you to display screen content via Chromecast or Smart HDTV, but compatibility may vary. Additional local connection includes Bluetooth 4.2 LE. There is also NFC support but its functionality is only limited to Apple Pay.

The iPhone 5 SE uses a proprietary Lightning connector for wired data and charging. The device does not have USB On-the-go or USB host support, but you can pair a Bluetooth keyboard with your phone if you need such a peripheral.

You will depend on syncing your smartphone with software Apple iTunes on your computer. Reviews of the iPhone 5 SE 32 in this part also vary. A good feature is that the device can be connected via wireless network via Wi-Fi. The downside is that the paradigm for syncing content between your computer and your phone is pretty old - just like the first iPod. It requires that you first add your content to your iTunes library.

Apple iOS 9.3

The controversial iPhone 5 SE runs on pre-installed iOS 9.3, although a firmware update to 9.3.1 is already available. The new phone lacks 3D Touch hardware, so some basic features are missing from the OS. However, this functionality is still nothing more than a gimmick, without any real value to the user. Reviews about the characteristics of the iPhone 5 SE do not indicate this circumstance as a disadvantage.

Apple's iOS 9.3 brings a new night view mode and an enhanced note-taking app, while iOS 9 introduces only a new news app and support for map-based public transit timetables. Mail and messages have received an update and a new system font is available. The Siri Assistant has become more extensible and the Spotlight Search service has expanded its range.

Screen interface

As usual, all applications are on the desktop, you can group them into folders. The familiar docking station is present, which can accept up to four shortcuts. System icons, color scheme and transparency - everything looks the same as in iOS 8. Photos of the iPhone 5 SE, reviews of which are discussed in this article, allow you to verify the above.

The lock screen hasn't changed either - it has a camera shortcut and shows all your notifications.

The Control Center, which is brought out from the bottom of the screen, retains the same layout of switches, shortcuts, and media controls. The Action Center launches from the top and has the same tabs as before - Today and Notifications. There are no new widgets or notification options in this version.

New task manager

Search in Spotlight has been improved since iOS 9. You can bring it down by scrolling down from anywhere on the desktop, or go to the leftmost window. According to the iPhone 5 SE 32GB reviews, this service has been even more updated and can now perform simple calculations and transformations. It also supports sports score search and weather forecast information. Finally, you get shortcuts to make a call or send a message to any of the contact results in Spotlight search.

Voice assistant

Siri has also been improved. In addition to all the cool stuff a smart assistant could do, it can now view your photos and videos based on dates, locations, and album names. It supports custom reminders for requests you made in Safari, Mail, Notes, and Messages, and it also got support for navigating public transport.

IOS 9 offers new proactive help available system-wide, more or less dependent on Apple for Google Now. DND mode has been available on iOS for a long time, but is now present new function provided by iOS 9.3 called Night Shift. It changes the temperature of the display at night to reduce eye strain. Reviews about the iPhone 5 SE mark this as a positive feature of the device.

Hardware power

The iPhone SE is outdated appearance, but his Hardware updated. It is powered by the latest Apple A9 chipset, which is equipped with a 1.84GHz Twister dual-core processor, PowerVR GT7600 six-core graphics and 2GB RAM. According to user reviews, the A9 combined with the lower (than the iPhone 6) resolution makes the device very powerful. The graphics performance should be noted separately. SE uses a six-core graphics processor PowerVR GT7600, which allows you to run even capacious games on the screen.

Telephony and messaging

The Phone app hasn't changed much - it doesn't support smart dialing, but offers integration from social networks... The blacklist is also available for those who need this feature. FaceTime is naturally available for all compatible iOS devices, which allows the user to make free voice and video calls to any other device that supports this service.

Apple also offers Wi-Fi calling on this device. If both subscribers support this service, and it is enabled, the call will not go through cellular network, and the connection will be made via the Internet. This improves sound quality and also saves money.

The same goes for iMessage - once enabled, the user can send free text and multimedia content including voice messages, to any other Apple gadget.

Everything is pragmatic. Owners 6s, sorry.

Today the country opens a pre-order for the new 4-inch smart Apple. Official delivery times are not encouraging, you will have to wait at least 7-10 days.

1. It is more powerful than 6s

I still don’t believe it. But tests and early reviews won't lie. The iPhone SE beats Apple's current flagships in terms of sheer performance. The difference is only 5-8%, in practice it should not be noticeable without direct comparison.

But what a click on the nose for everyone who has already laid out 50-60 thousand for 6s, tired of waiting for something less! The dream mini-smartphone is released, which is both faster and cheaper.

The main plus highest performance iPhone SE - the fact that a smartphone will have a long and happy life even on the newest iOS versions... When iPhone 6 owners start complaining about the brakes and lack of "chips" in some iOS 11, the SE buyer will look down on them. Apple's tro-lo-lo that no one expected.

2. It fits more comfortably in the hand

I think no one will argue with that. The iPhone 5 / 5s was the last one to be used with one hand without the hassle. Typing on the go, and in general using the device turned out to be much faster. Now we have adapted to the “sixes”, but the fact that before life was simpler is a fact.

Yes, noticeably less information fits on the display. But it reads just as well - the long history of iOS is reflected in much smaller screen sizes than it is now. Only the video is not so convenient to watch, no one argues here.

By the way, not only hands, but also pockets will thank you for SE. There was no place for shovels, no matter how hard we tried.

3. It works longer than 6s

Everything good in this world comes at a price. Big screen on the iPhone 6/6 Plus and the increased resolution, they consume battery power one and a half times more than on older models. When I used the six, I often noticed that my wife's iPhone 5s lasts longer than my flagship smartphone.

Foreign publications have conducted dozens of tests of autonomous iPhone work SE. Conclusion? iPhone 6s leaks unconditionally. At maximum load, the new mini model lasts 2-3 hours longer.

As a result, the iPhone SE owner will need to charge his iPhone one and a half times less often. With the same habits. Eh. Less display means less power, it's simple.

4. It is much stronger than six

I remember with warmth how cool, far away, powerfully my five flew. I did not wear covers in principle, and I never regretted it. After 2 years, the display was in wonderful condition, with a minimum of dents on the side edges. A brick phone that I wasn't worried about at all.

Why was the iPhone 6 / 6s disappointed in this regard? It's about construction. The display is rounded and raised. When dropped, the chances of hitting the glass corner are incredibly high. IN iPhone case 5 was protected from such situations by a moderately hard metal rim. He took light blows.

It also seems to me personally that the protection of the screen from scratches has noticeably weakened in the iPhone 6s. My iPhone has never scratched as much as newer models - even though I now wear a case 24/7. After all, the old building was good. Not Nokia 3310, but definitely better than Apple's flagship.

5. Accessories to it are cheaper

iPhone 5 was released in 2012. Since then, hundreds of thousands of accessories have been made for this case. The choice is mind-boggling: name out loud any combination of functions, materials, shapes - it's done, it has already been done and is sold inexpensively. Anyone will fit an iPhone SE thanks to the same body size and shape.

Apart from the choice, SE boasts cheap prices for the same accessories. For the last six months, covers, docking stations, and other little things for the "five" body are sold by stores much cheaper than their counterparts for the iPhone 6 / 6s. This is very cool, because junk for newly released iPhones is usually exorbitantly expensive.

Personally, two months ago, out of stupidity, I threw out 12 pieces of covers on the “five”. Oops. But new ones are so cheap that, if I want to, I will fill the entire collection back for just a couple of thousand.

Apple iPhone 5S, released in 2013, is probably the most old smartphone, which is still produced and, even more surprisingly, is willingly bought. Only a 16 GB modification is available for sale, but in two versions - completely new and restored at the factory (Refurbished). The second version is about a quarter cheaper than the first.

Time Machine

Technical iPhone specifications 5S four years after the announcement are not impressive at all: a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 1136x640 pixels, a dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and a 1540 mAh battery. But the 8-megapixel camera still shoots pretty well and allows you to screw the 13 and 16-megapixel cameras of many Android smartphones.

Small spool but precious

The old man 5S still receives software updates regularly. Latest iOS 10 can be installed on it without any problems, even if it does not work as smoothly and quickly as on more modern iPhone models. Who can you advise to buying an iPhone 5S in 2017? First of all, for those who need a very compact smartphone, but there is no possibility or desire to pay extra for the iPhone SE.