Everything you NEED to know about the NEW iPhone SE (2nd Generation) in 6 minutes

So Apple just announced a new iPhone today. The iPhone SE. More accurately, it’s the iPhone 8 2.0.

The iPhone SE is basically an updated iPhone 8. BUT unlike other companies that shortchange you with their budget devices, Apple’s included two technologies from my perspective that will future proof the iPhone SE for the next 3-4 years.

At MREH, Monty and I base all our reviews on actual usage. We’re reviewers not influencers and all we’re doing is trying to figure out what the best products are so that none of us waste our money.

The new iPhone SE or the iPhone 8 2.0, starts at $399 dollars for the 64GB version, $449 for the 128 GB version and $549 for the 256GB version.

Historically, this puts it on the same scale as the iPhone SE that came back in 2016.

Now out of the current crop of iPhone’s, the iPhone SE is by far the cheapest with the next iPhone being the iPhone 11 that costs $300 dollars more.

With the introduction of the 2020 iPhone SE, Apple now has a true, budget iPhone. When the iPhone XR and 11 were being released, they called a budget friendly phone when in reality, that device cost just as much as a normal iPhone before the introduction of iPhone’s with OLED’s.

Marketing fluff right?

So that’s the price. What about the supposed Specs?

The new iPhone SE is basically the same size as the iPhone 8. So if you think Apple’s latest phones are way too big, well, you get a bit of a reprieve with the iPhone SE.

In fact, the screen is apparently the same minus the 3D Touch which Apple phased on in the last few years. The only other difference between the iPhone SE and the Pro iphones is the OLED screen which allows the iPhone 11 Pro’s to do HDR playback.

The iPhone SE is going to be rated to iP67 which means you can leave it in your tub for 30 mins if you really wanted to. As a side note, that’s a silly thing to do.

The new iPhone SE comes with an A13 Bionic chip which is the same chip as the new iPHones which is impressive.

What’s even more impressive is that this A13 chip is needed to power the same camera as the iPhone 8.

No, the extra power is needed to take Portrait photos. You know the mildly used feature that allows you take a photo with a ton of bokeh. That’s right, with the iPhone SE, you too can take Instagram quality photos!

When it comes to video recording, the only thing that the iPhone SE is missing when compared to the iPhone 11’s is Audio Zoom. So if you’re decision making paradigm is based on getting better audio for your home cooking series, don’t get the iPhone SE.

With the FaceTime Camera, again, its basically the iPHone 8 camera plus blurry background photo mode. This is probably the biggest difference between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 11’s as the TrueDepth laser cameras on the iPHone 11’s allow you to record better video and turn your head into a turd.

When it comes to connections, the iPhone SE has BT 5.0 which is great as well as WiFI 6. Now this tech isn’t being widely used now BUT this is going to future proof your iPhone SE for the next 2-3 years.

Which is probably how long Apple’s going to keep selling this phone.

Because it’s based on the iPhone 8, the iPHone SE will still require you to use your fingers and Touch ID. I haven’t used Touch ID on a iPHone in years and honestly, when you go Face ID, you’ll never want to go back to Touch ID.

The battery will last as long as the iPhone 8 and most importantly, the iPHone SE will support ultra fast 7.5w wireless charging. Qi-charging is such a useless feature. The iPhone SE will support fast charging as well BUT you only get the dinky 5W charger and not the super awesome 18W charger you’d find on the Pro’s.

With all thing considered, the iPhone SE is going to be a steal of deal from my perspective. It’s at a great price point and all the differences I’ve listed out, the only thing missing are the fringe features that Apple includes in their yearly iPhone upgrades to ensure that the product stays relevant.

Honestly, if you’re looking get an iPhone because you have an iPhone now and don’t want to drop a ton of cash on a new device, get the iPhone SE. It’s a smart buy because it has the capability to be used with some of the newer wireless connections such as BT5.0 and WiFI 6. Both of these technologies are going to become more prevalent in the next few years so you’re basically futureproofing your iPhone experience.

If all you do is consume media and talk to friends and family, the iPhone SE is going to be all you need.

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[Keetchigan]

I think this was a smart decision for Apple as they make more money on services and this device will keep people in the ecosystem. It’s also a device priced for parents to get their tweens/teens into the Apple ecosystem at a more reasonable price.

[heresgreg]

the home button is back! back again! the home button is back, tell a friend!

[brysewilson]

Can’t WAIT for the case reviews for this phone. Who else?

[socaliguy]

Main reasons I bought an iPhone SE 2nd Gen:

1. Fingerprint vs FaceID. Which, given the fact that I now wear a hat, glasses, and a mask, it's literally a safety hazard to unlock the phone without using the passcode.

2. Latest chip, lowest price.

3. BT 5.0

4. WiFi6

5. Gigabit LTE

6. Perfect screen size for one-handed use.

7. Cheap iPhone7 accessories work for it.

8. 256GB is perfect.

$550 and I'll have an amazing phone for another 3 years. Thank you Apple. I was honestly not looking forward to a bulky iPhone11, and budget was not a factor. The features above sold this phone.

[ddanny]

It’s a proper iPhone. I carry the old SE with my 11 pro as O2 signal always bad for me. My SE uses virgin. As soon as I can afford it I’ll buy the new SE!

[pgreen]

Thinking of upgrading to 2nd generation SE, since I was happy with the 'old' SE, but it has started having technical problems, so hopefully the new SE won't look too different, since I'm fed up having to 'learn' new devices... This is a very helpful review, despite the comparison not being with the old SE, but something called an 8?

[MrDanbeer]

Thank you for your video finally a YouTuber who's talking common sense about the SE second generation all these other YouTubers are just primadonna's clickbait dealers your video common sense straight to the point the real deal thank you keep up the good work!!!💯💯💯

[tammymarlotte]

I also have iPhone 6 and am looking to upgrade and don't want to spend a lot. About the audio - does it use regular headphones or do you need the airpods? sorry if I missed it and you covered that

[yindyamarra]

I got one today and love it, , only because my iPhone 5S got dropped, and broke, I love the product.

[raymondyau]

I have an IPhone 7, and all of a sudden my battery life has gone to pot. Looking to replace. Is the SE the best inexpensive upgrade?

[jag]

So will all iPhone 8 cases fit the iPhone se 2 phone?

[erindeejana]

Surprised the Canadian prices weren’t used on a Canadian channel...

[erikar]

Yayy I just bought the iPhone SE moments ago. It all started with my good old iPhone 7 That I’ve had for 4 years. My headphone jack gave out finally hahah, and what’s the next big thing? This SE! Which in my perspective is absolutely perfect for someone who literally only uses it to text, call, share memes and occasional emails and of course FaceTime. What else can you ask for for 400 bucks plus a trade in value of 110$ which is what Apple is currently giving for iPhone 7s. This was a steal of a deal like you’re saying, Especially after Apple support told me it would cost roughly 300$ to get this one fixed 🤣Can’t wait to get it delivered tomorrow:D btw very useful review, subscribed for sure!

[davidschurger]

What case would you recommend for this phone? Drop/waterproof/construction rough type case?

[sungyukwon]

Should I get the se if I have the 8 rn?

[junwong]

Happy to see you pumping out content! Thanks for doing it

[nuckv]

It's nice to get the A13 chip at that price, but if you want to save money and want iOS, why not just wait another couple of months and buy an iPhone XS with a slightly older processor when they go on steep discounts as the iPhone 12 gets closer to being released and phone dealers get more motivated to clear out stock? You'll get way better features and probably not pay a whole lot more.

[maximebustros]

Personally i dont think it s gonna be the same sensor as the iphone 8 as apple claimed that the iphone SE would be sporting the best single lens iphone camera so that would most likely be an iphone xr camera or a step up. I might be mistaken so let s just wait and see

[RJtoon]

I’m just glad I can still use my iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 cases because it looks like the dimensions have not changed with the SE2. Now that those cases like Mophie juice pack air and my newly acquired Iron Man Otterbox for iPhone 7/8 were just $20 and $15 at stores like Winners, I will be able to keep them and use them for years.

[robertobriggs]

First time viewer, now subscriber. Your vid was awesome 👏