With the release of iOS 13 in September 2019, Apple ended support for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.Smartphones came out in 2014, and by the time
With the release of the new iPhone SE at the ownersoutdated models of iPhones there is an opportunity to upgrade: the updated version of the iPhone SE is equipped with a processor, as in the iPhone 11/11 Pro, is compact (4.7 inches) and costs 39,990 rubles for 64 GB of capacity (10-20 thousand cheaper than flagship models).
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If you have an iPhone 6 and you don’t know whether it is worth updating to iPhone SE 2, read our analysis.
</ p>Is it worth changing iPhone 6 to iPhone SE 2
- Is it worth upgrading from iPhone 6 to iPhone SE 2?
- Design
- Display
- CPU
- Memory and capacity
- Cellular and Wireless
- Camera
- Battery and Charging
- findings
Design
iPhone SE 2: dimensions 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, weight 148 g, IP67 certification, 2nd generation Touch ID, no headphone jack
iPhone 6:dimensions 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm, weight 129 g, Touch ID, 3.5 mm headphone jack
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iPhone 6 and iPhone SE 2020 are almost the samein size, SE is a little heavier. iPhone SE 2 is more square in shape and, unlike the all-aluminum case of the six, the aluminum has only side faces, and the back has frosted glass. The iPhone SE 2 is IP67 protected: dust and splash resistant and, as Apple claims, can withstand immersion to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes (iPhone models starting from the 7th generation have become moisture resistant). Supports Qi-standard wireless charging.
Display
iPhone SE 2: 4.7-inch Retina HD display, 1334 resolutionx 750, 326 dpi, tactile response when pressed, True Tone technology (white balance automatically adjusts to lighting, so images look more natural), brightness 625 nits
iPhone 6: 4.7-inch Retina display, 1334 x 750 resolution, 326 dpi, 500 nits brightness
Both iPhones feature a 4.7-inch LCD display with IPS (high-quality LCD) technology. At the same time, the iPhone SE 2 has better color reproduction, contrast and wider viewing angles.
What color to choose iPhone SE 2 - black, white or red (RED)?
White
iPhone 6 2014
CPU
iPhone SE 2: A13 Bionic processor with 3rd generation Neural Engine
iPhone 6:A8 processor
The Apple A8 in the iPhone 6 was at one time a powerful ARM chip, but 6 years have passed since its release: the processor is outdated and is no longer produced by Apple.The main advantage of the iPhone SE 2 is its performance.A13 Bionic is Apple's fastest processor today, found in the flagship iPhone 11/11 Pro. Moreover,In terms of performance, iPhone SE 2 has no analogues among Android smartphones with a 4.7-inch display diagonal. Well, the company will support iPhone SE 2 until 2024–2025.
Memory and capacity
iPhone SE 2:3 GB RAM, capacity 64, 128, 256 GB
iPhone 6:1 GB RAM, capacity 16, 32, 64 GB
IPhone SE 2 has 3 times more operational and 4times the base memory than the iPhone 6. Thanks to the additional RAM, the iPhone SE 2 works faster in multitasking mode than the iPhone 6, and the increased memory capacity allows you to store more photos, videos and documents on the device.
iPhone SE 2
iPhone 6
Cellular and Wireless
iPhone SE 2: Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6, two SIM cards, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC with read mode
iPhone 6: LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC
iPhone 6 only supports LTE (not even LTE-A),and iPhone SE - gigabit LTE (not available in all regions and not all telecom operators). iPhone SE 2 provides better signal and communication, faster Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, NFC with read mode, supports two SIM cards (nano-SIM and electronic, eSIM) and express transport cards.
Camera
iPhone SE 2:
- main: one 12 MP camera, f/1 aperture.8 (like iPhone 11), optical image stabilization, portrait mode (like XR) with improved bokeh, stereo sound, 4K video recording at 60 fps
- Front: 7MP FaceTime HD camera with f / 2.2 aperture and portrait mode
iPhone 6:
- basic: one 8 MP camera, f / 2.2 aperture, 1080p HD video recording at up to 60 frames per second
- Front: 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera, ƒ / 2.2 aperture
There are several differences between the cameras of the iPhone 6 and iPhone SE.generations of updates, so, of course, the new SE wins in all respects. Portrait mode, including on the front camera; A13 processor, which will have a positive effect on the photo; 4K video recording at 60 frames per second and stereo sound; Next generation Smart HDR function—all these are the undoubted advantages of the 2nd generation iPhone SE (even compared to the camera in the XR).
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Battery and Charging
iPhone SE 2: up to 13 hours of video playback, wireless charging with a 7.5 W Qi standard device, 5 W adapter included, fast charging available
iPhone 6: up to 11 hours in video playback mode, 10 W wired charging, 5 W adapter included
One of the weak points of the iPhone SE 2 is its autonomy.According to Apple, the iPhone SE 2 lasts “about the same time without recharging as the iPhone 8,” and in fact the iPhone 7. At the same time, coupled with very powerful performance, the autonomy of the SE 2 should still be higher. And even despite a minor battery upgrade, the second iPhone SE 2 will last many times longer than the iPhone 6.
Also, the new SE supports fast charging -the device can be charged from zero to 50% in 30 minutes with an 18 W adapter (sold separately). There is the possibility of wireless charging (Qi standard).
findings
So, if you have an iPhone 6 and you have to decide whether to buy an iPhone SE 2020.
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Definitely yes, if:
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- fundamentally want a compact iPhone,
- Do not be confused by the frames on the display,
- there is no possibility or desire to add 10-20 thousand to the flagship: there is simply no better alternative for performance in this diagonal.
Not if:
- still want a big frameless flagship and Face ID - you can pay extra 10 thousand and buy an iPhone XR,
- We need an improved battery compared to the iPhone 8 (although there are no tests yet, it's too early to draw conclusions about the autonomy of SE).
If you are configured to buy iPhone SE 2 - in Russiapre-order for iPhone SE 2 will begin on April 23, the start of sales on the 24th. In the US, the new SE is available for purchase now and can be bought several thousand cheaper.
Where to pre-order for iPhone SE 2 (2020) - the best deals