iPhone SE (2020) Se2020 users you upgrading to se2022?

[webkit]

Not with that ridiculous price increase for a chassis and screen from 2014.

I don't see a $30 increase as being that ridiculous when you are now getting 5G, a faster chip, longer battery life, etc.

Compared to the original 64GB SE which had smaller display, 4G LTE, A9 chip, etc. for $499 (nearly $600 inflation adjusted), $429 for the 2022 64GB SE isn't bad at all for an entry iPhone.

Nope, I’ll wait for a discount from a brick and mortar.

You can pretty much always find "discounts" out there on phones if you are willing to wait.

 

[RayB4]

I have the 2020SE 256GB and I am perfectly happy with it so no update just yet.
The only reason would be 5G but I live in a rural area where even 4G is flaky so no chance, thank the Lord for WiFi Calling……

 

[rui no onna]

OLED iPhones give me migraines plus I'm not a fan of large phones so yep, I'll keep upgrading to the latest LCD-based model. Hoping to see another $199 Walmart deal on the 2022 SE though.

 

[LFC2020]

Apple not skimping on ram anymore.

Third-Generation iPhone SE Features Increased 4GB of RAM

Apple this week unveiled a third-generation iPhone SE, with key new features being an A15 chip, 5G support, longer battery life, camera enhancements,...

www.macrumors.com

 

[rui no onna]

Apple not skimping on ram anymore.

Third-Generation iPhone SE Features Increased 4GB of RAM

Apple this week unveiled a third-generation iPhone SE, with key new features being an A15 chip, 5G support, longer battery life, camera enhancements,...

www.macrumors.com

I think that's likely because it's cheaper to put A15/4GB same as the iPhone 13, 13 mini and iPad mini 6 rather than a separate A15/3GB manufactured solely for the iPhone SE.

 

[LFC2020]

I think that's likely because it's cheaper to put A15/4GB same as the iPhone 13, 13 mini and iPad mini 6 rather than a separate A15/3GB manufactured solely for the iPhone SE.

Good point, shame we didn’t get a redesign or bigger display.

Might pick one up and use it as a beta testing phone, once retailers drop the price, not paying $719 for one. ?‍♂️

 

[rui no onna]

Good point, shame we didn’t get a redesign or bigger display.

For me, same smallish chassis, 4.7" 16:9 display and home button TouchID are all pros not cons.

I've used the 12 mini and apart from OLED-induced migraines, I found myself doing a lot more finger acrobatics trying to reach the corners of the display (Control Center, back, etc). Typing was also more difficult due to the narrower width.

 

[LFC2020]

For me, same smallish chassis, 4.7" 16:9 display and home button TouchID are all pros not cons.

I've used the 12 mini and apart from OLED-induced migraines, I found myself doing a lot more finger acrobatics trying to reach the corners of the display (Control Center, back, etc). Typing was also more difficult due to the narrower width.

Another good point, not a fan of narrow displays.

I remember when I had my iPhone X, I couldn’t wait until the XS Max came out, wasn’t a enjoyable experience typing on such a narrow display.

 

[thadoggfather]

I just received my 2020 SE yesterday... the same day that Apple announced the 2022 SE. I periodically ping-pong between Android and iPhones depending upon the specials that my carrier (BoostMobile) has. They were running the 64GB 2020 SE on sale for $199. Although it is locked to the carrier, that's the actual price for it. I have it just about all set up and this phone is amazing.

I would never have bought it at $399. I would never purchase the 2022 SE for $399. But for those who found $399 acceptable for the 2022, I don't see how $429 suddenly becomes unacceptable bordering on insulting.


But then again, I don't live on my phones, but use them primarily for Google Maps, taking photos, occasional texting, checking email, and on that rare occasion, a phone call.

I got a 128g SE2020 at launch for $250 from walmart

Got on a forced financing plan and just paid it off in full a week or two after signing up and unlocked the device

 

[lkalliance]

I think that's likely because it's cheaper to put A15/4GB same as the iPhone 13, 13 mini and iPad mini 6 rather than a separate A15/3GB manufactured solely for the iPhone SE.

I think this way of looking at it can explain a lot of things. Much more so than the tired, "Apple is holding back features to make you want to buy the more expensive phones." The SE is not meant to be a phone that carries new designs. Any way you can look at it through the lens of reducing engineering and keeping to parts they can manufacture at low cost explains a lot. Hence no "modern look" as some hoped for, no Touch ID on the power button as some hoped for, no larger battery as some hoped for, no OLED screen as some had hoped for, etc. And sometimes, as in your example here, that leads to getting more stuff rather than less.

But there must be SOME engineering involved, but with some kind of cap. Thus Apple can devote some time to integrating the A15, particularly with the older camera, and also the 5G. In fact, you might make the argument that the 5G became a no-brainer for the same reason you list here about RAM: the A15 has only ever been used in iPhones that had 5G! But I was pleasantly surprised to hear they had upgraded the glass, that doesn't seem to me to be an improvement that just came along for the ride, but rather something that had to have discretionary development assigned. Nice get!

 

[now i see it]

I think most people hanging on to a 2020 SE are doing so for financial reasons (by not endlessly giving Apple their cash). It’s doubtful that a large number of them have been holding out for this model.

 

[below sea level]

Seriously thinking about upgrading due to the extra battery life. I may also go from 64GB to 128GB but I'm undecided.

The 5G chip isn't that important to me yet.