Not long ago I wrote about the relevance of the iPhone SE and now I would like to talk about what color of iPhone SE is best to choose if you are planning to make a purchase.

The topic is very relevant and necessary, because when you are going to buy new gadget, it is extremely difficult to choose a color for yourself. Especially if you like a couple of those available.

What colors are there for the iPhone SE case?

Before we begin with the advice, let's understand what colors there are. Although the assortment is not very large, there is plenty to choose from.

I want to say that in terms of the color scheme from the 5S, the new line differs in only one color. Gold available Space Gray, Silver and of course Rose Gold.

All colors have already won the hearts of many Apple fans. The phone impresses with its design, compactness and up-to-date hardware.

Which iPhone SE color is better to buy for girls?

First of all, today you can find iPhone SE among girls. Many people do not want to buy shovels that will then be inconvenient to use.


The larger the iPhone screen, the more expensive the repair will be. But the main reason is, of course, the compactness and use of the smartphone with one hand.

1. Rose Gold;
2. Gold;
3. Silver;
4. Space Gray.

Of course, everyone has their own taste, but here everything can be easily and logically explained. All girls love pink and it's no secret. Buying something cute and beautiful is the main task of all girls.


In second place was Gold and here we can say that girls love jewelry and everything that glitters. In addition, the color gold has always been a symbol of wealth.

And of course black, which most people simply avoid. I think some people buy it, but I haven't seen it very often.

Which iPhone SE color is best for guys?

If you are a guy or a man, then the color rating will be completely different and this is very obvious. In this case, a smartphone is bought again because of its compactness.


You can also call a very relevant filling causal. Everything else is secondary, because the main thing is to get fresh updates and fewer lags.

Based on observations and surveys, the following list was obtained:

1. Space Gray;
2. Gold;
3. Silver;
4. Rose Gold.

Space gray was the top-end color in the 5S line and, in general, remained the same in the iPhone SE. It looks very cool and quite brutal, and that’s what we need.

Next on the list is Gold and, strangely enough, more and more male people prefer this color. Especially those who like to dress stylishly and they simply need this color.


Silver can be called very neutral. It is regular and has a white body, which is enough for many to purchase it.

Results

Before buying, do not be lazy and look at all the colors in some store; today it is available in any shopping center. Photos are one thing, but in real life even that Rose Gold is completely different.

SE, although with a stretch, can still be called “cheap”, but it can boast a relatively low price not in the entire device market, but among other current iPhones. For example, its characteristics are much better than that the same iPhone 5C, which also had the status of “cheap”.

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When you take the device out of the box, the first thing you notice is its appearance. If this is not the pink version, then it is impossible to distinguish it from the 5s. Even the weight of the devices is the same and is 112 g. The controls also remain unchanged, the lock button is on top, and the volume keys remain round.

After the smooth and streamlined "six", the SE's angular body digs into the hand and causes discomfort at first. Due to the dominance of phablets and smartphones with a diagonal of about 5 inches, the SE feels very unusual and compact.

The camera eye, flash, connectors, strips for the antenna - everything remains the same. The only thing that externally distinguishes the device from the 5s is the SE engraving on back cover, like the iPhone 6s.

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In addition to the body, the new product inherited many archaic details from its predecessor. The four-inch IPS display remains exactly the same as it was - with a resolution of 1136x640. This resolution is enough to comfortably use the smartphone, but when compared head-to-head with the iPhone 6s, it is still clear that the screen lacks contrast, although the brightness margin remains the same.

The new smartphone inherited the scanner Touch fingerprints First generation ID. It feels like it's faster than 5s, but it's a long way off from 6s speeds. Like the 5s, often the touch is simply not recognized and you have to re-raise your finger.

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One of the biggest disappointments is front-camera from iPhone 5s. Its resolution is only 1.2 megapixels, and it can take good pictures, but they are only suitable for Instagram.

In 2016, it’s strange to release a phone for that kind of money with such a weak front-facing camera.

But what really pleases us is the main camera. It has the same resolution as the iPhone 6s, but the quality of the images is still a little lacking. More extensive camera tests will be carried out at full review, but it’s already clear that the SE’s camera is very, very decent. There is support for Live Photos, like in the iPhone 6s, but due to the lack of 3D Touch, they are activated by holding the photo. It is worth noting that it is recessed into the body and does not protrude beyond it.

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One of the main iPhone differences SE from its predecessor, what many people should like about the smartphone is its characteristics. The hardware in the SE is absolutely the same as in the 6s. The smartphone is based on an A9 processor with an M9 coprocessor, which is responsible for geolocation and other sensors. Size random access memory is 2 GB.

However, it is not clear why a smartphone needs such serious characteristics. Play “heavy” games like GTA: San Andreas It's inconvenient because your fingers cover about half of the display. But at the same time, these games work very well, without a hint of lag or stuttering.

It is difficult to say about the autonomy of the device. Thanks to the lower-resolution display and slightly larger battery (1624 mAh vs. 1560 mAh), there's reason to believe the SE will last a little longer than the 6s and 5s. Of course, you shouldn’t expect a few days of work, but there will definitely be an increase in life time by a couple of hours.

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So why do you need an iPhone in an old case for 40 thousand rubles? with dubious components like an outdated display and front camera, but at the same time with great camera and powerful filling?

And finally, many people don't need a phone with large display, but at the same time it must be powerful enough not to “slow down” for the next couple of years. There are few such phones, and there are none with a 4-inch diagonal. Therefore, despite the flaws in the details, the SE will find its buyer thanks to the camera, characteristics and relatively low price.

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At first glance, the 4-inch “baby” from Cupertino cannot be distinguished from the iPhone 5s - it has almost the same design, and all the differences from the “five” lie inside.

"Filling"

The model with the SE index received powerful hardware (A9 processor paired with an M9 coprocessor) and 2 GB of RAM. Performance has doubled compared to the iPhone 5s, and graphics capabilities have tripled.

Screen

The display has a high maximum brightness threshold (500 cd/sq.m.), thanks to which the image on it does not fade when exposed to direct sunlight. Unfortunately, the screen does not support 3D Touch pressure recognition technology.

iPhone 6s level camera

Apple did not skimp on the main camera module - its resolution is 12 MP, and the maximum aperture reaches f/2.2.

In addition to regular photos, the camera can take “live” images and 63-megapixel panoramas. In terms of video, things are even cooler: the smartphone records videos in resolutions up to 4K; interesting features include slow-motion shooting (240 fps in HD resolution) and time-lapse shooting with stabilization. The front module with a resolution of 1.2 MP looks traditionally simpler - it is enough for selfies and chatting on Skype.

Fashion trends There are 4 classic case color options to choose from: silver, gold, “ pink gold " And " gray space " The smartphone was not ignored and latest trends mods - a fast and accurate fingerprint scanner is built into the “Home” key, and an NFC chip is hidden inside the case, designed for payments via payment system

ApplePay.

Ease of management Some problems may arise exclusively with content that is developed taking into account the growing diagonal of mobile gadgets - on small screen individual elements

will look too large. This is hardly a serious drawback, since the ease of control completely eliminates it. Any announcement Apple causes a storm of discussions, from very positive to sharply negative. And iPhone output

SE completely caused a resonance on the Internet: someone predicted huge sales for it and rejoiced at the appearance of an updated compact smartphone, while others, on the contrary, wondered how they dared to release such an old model with a new filling and who might even need it? The truth traditionally lies between two extremes, and now we move directly to the review itself.

Equipment

• Smartphone
• Charger
• PC connection cable (also part of charger)
• Wired headset
• Clip
• Documentation

The smartphone comes in a traditional Apple compact box, the equipment is standard, only the headset has changed over the years. Separately, I would like to note that unpacking Apple equipment is always an aesthetic pleasure: everything is neatly folded, there are no stupid blisters, each part of the kit is easily removed and is immediately ready for use.

Appearance, materials, control elements, assembly

The design of the iPhone SE has remained virtually unchanged compared to the 5s, except for the addition of an additional pink color. This is exactly what I had on the test. No matter what anyone says, Apple has no problems with the design of its smartphones, so all of their devices starting with the iPhone 4 look really cool.

Pleasantly cooling aluminum, glass inserts on the sides, glass on the front side, neat power and volume buttons. The 5 had an excellent design, and I don’t think it’s a downside to keep it for the SE version. Remember how many years Apple has been using the good appearance of its MacBooks.

Let's briefly go through the control elements, fortunately they have not changed compared to the original five.

Front side. The upper part is mesh conversational dynamics, front camera, light and proximity sensors

Below the screen is a fingerprint scanner

Left end. Volume buttons and switch for silent mode

Top end. Power button

Bottom end. Speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack and Lightning connector

nanoSIM tray

Several important clarifications. It is not indicated anywhere exactly which generation of Touch ID is used in the iPhone SE, as far as I know, it works slower than in the 6s/6s Plus, but much faster than in my iPhone 6, this is such a paradox. The speaker has excellent sound quality and volume reserve; the smartphone can be perfectly used as portable speaker. And the edges in the iPhone SE have become matte, they are more resistant to scratches; let me remind you that in the original “fives” this element was glossy. And a little fact about the build: I was iPhone owner 5s, the power button was a little loose; unfortunately, the SE also inherited this problem.

Dimensions

Dimensions new iPhone SE is perhaps one of the most interesting parts to discuss. To be honest, I'm already unaccustomed to these compact smartphones, I don’t even remember right off the bat when I tested something of similar sizes (probably it was the iPhone 5s). You can safely write about this smartphone that it is convenient to use with one hand, and it is also much lighter than most of the five-inch models we are used to.

Compared to iPhone 6

Screen

Let's start with the positives. The display has excellent viewing angles, brightness range and excellent behavior in the sun. I also really like how automatic brightness adjustment works, however, this is a virtue of all iPhones. Of course, there are better screens, but the possibilities iPhone display SE is enough for most users.

Among the shortcomings, I will note some yellowness of the screen. If you compare it directly with the iPhone 6, you can see that the SE is noticeably yellow, but if there is no example for comparison, then you will not even notice it.

Is it convenient to use a device with a 4-inch screen in 2016? On the one hand, Apple has done everything to improve the owner’s interaction with the display: icons are arranged as tightly as possible, the scale of the application interface is slightly reduced in comparison with Android to accommodate more information, etc. And with SE you can easily type text with one hand.

But it was still not possible to avoid the shortcomings with its size; they are especially noticeable when reading articles through a browser (without a separate mode, sites can only be read in horizontal orientation) and when typing. One of the reasons I didn’t like the iPhone 5s was that the display width was too small; when typing with two hands (and I prefer it this way), your thumbs almost become intertwined in a tight knot.

Aluminum

The device operates under iOS control 9.3 and is regularly updated on latest versions BY. WITH detailed review iOS 9 can be found at the link below.

I would like to note that recently iOS works worse on devices older than a year (take my iPhone 6, for example), but on the new iPhone SE there were no problems with speed and stability.

Performance

And although outwardly the iPhone SE looks like full copy 5s, it has the same chipset inside as the latest iPhone 6s, and the same 2 GB of RAM. And this, of course, has a significant impact on performance. In addition to the fact that the SE works much faster than the 5s in the interface, it copes much better with any, even the most productive games. However, when working with the latter, the SE gets pretty hot, so you won’t be able to play for a long time, however, the small display is not conducive to this.

Autonomous operation

One of my the first iPhones was exactly the same iPhone 5s, whose successor is the SE. There were exactly two things that irritated me about him: small screen, because of which I periodically missed letters and wrote with typos, and for a short time battery life, due to which the smartphone was discharged by the middle of the day.

In the case of the SE, I was pleasantly surprised by its operating time; in my opinion, it lasts even longer than the iPhone 6, the difference is 10%. You can safely count on three hours of screen activity at maximum brightness with mobile connection and synchronization enabled.

Camera

From the iPhone 6s, the smartphone inherited not only performance, but also the same camera, which, I can’t help but notice, does not protrude from the body! The quality of the images is comparable to the same 6s, this is a very good level, although inferior to the top-end Galaxy S7 or LG G4, but for most users the camera’s capabilities are enough for the eyes. Have iPhone cameras and another nice feature is their simplicity. You don't have to try hard to get a good shot, you just point the camera, hit "shoot" and you're done. But the front camera remains 1.2 MP, which for some will be a disadvantage. But it supports Retina Flash, when the screen acts as a flash. Below are examples of photos and videos taken on an iPhone SE and the same shots taken on a regular iPhone 6 for comparison.

iPhone 6	iPhone SE

Wireless interfaces

The interfaces in the smartphone are a complete gentleman's set; all new Wi-Fi standards and most LTE bands are supported, so even when roaming you can use fast Internet.

Conclusion

There are no complaints about the quality of speech transmission, you and your interlocutor can hear each other perfectly, there is no interference if the network is stable.

At retail, the iPhone SE 16 GB costs 38,000 rubles, the 64 GB version will cost you 48,000 rubles. For this money you get an external copy of iPhone 5s, but with the internals of the iPhone 6s. In fact, this is the very option that some users, including a number of our commentators, dream about. If you are also one of them, then I can safely recommend you to buy an iPhone SE.

I remember very well how inconvenient it was for me to use the iPhone 5s due to the small diagonal of the screen, however, I was surprised to find that I got used to the SE much faster. Honestly, I didn’t experience any particular discomfort when using this small smartphone. But after returning to the iPhone 6, I realized that I had no particular desire to use a device with a four-inch display in 2016, everything was too small, and I had never typed text with one hand.

And now a question for you, dear readers: would you buy an iPhone SE? And to be more honest, I’ll clarify: what if a similar device on Android came out, for example, a four-inch Galaxy S7 Mini with the filling of a full-fledged flagship, or a small compact Nexus/Xiaomi/Meizu?

This week Apple introduced the iPhone SE - a model designed for people who want powerful phone with a small screen. iPhone SE is available in three color options, the same as iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus - silver, gold, “space gray” and “rose gold”. Which color should you choose? Read on for tips to help you decide what color iPhone to buy.

Gold

Since it appeared iPhone gold colors, people are divided into those who hate and those who love him. Regardless of how you feel about this color, you have to admit that Apple has made an exclusive color choice.
Apple's gold color is attractive and has a champagne-like hue rather than just a bright yellow. The gold color of the rear panel is highlighted by the white front panel and white trim on the rear panel. The white color of the phone with gold accents hides scratches better than the black version, which, on the contrary, clearly shows marks everyday use. Although white is more effective at hiding scratches, it makes dirt and dust more visible. This is important to remember if you spend most of your time outdoors and are concerned about the appearance of your phone. If you still choose the “golden” model, you can clean your phone without scratches using a special brush with soft bristles.

“Rose Gold”

Starting with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, Apple introduced and applied this new subtle gold tone to Apple Watch and the entire iPhone line. Combined with the white front panel and the white trim on the back, the gold rose color is incredibly feminine and stylish, and eye-catching. But remember, just like in a white phone, on this model dirt embedded in the case stands out more than on dark-colored cases, such as Space Gray. The pink color of the phone is beautiful, it’s a shame to get it dirty, so you can buy a colorless case that protects the phone and doesn’t hide its color.

Silver

Silver is a staple in the iPhone lineup, although it was originally introduced as white when users were first able to choose the color of the phone upon purchase. Like Gold and Rose Gold, iPhone Silver has a white front and white trim on the back. Rear body The silver color is made from anodized aluminum, which is lighter than the Space Gray model. Thanks to the white bezel, scratches on the surface of the phone will probably not be visible, but the color will highlight the dirtiness of the case.

Space Gray

The Space Gray iPhone features a gray anodized aluminum body and an all-black bezel. This combination colors will suit any case. The dark color not only looks impressive, but also hides dirt on the case, although scratches on it are even more visible than on a white iPhone. Users note that against the background of the dark borders of the Space Gray iPhone, movies look fantastic.

Which color will you choose?

The choice of color is subjective, so the ideal option is the one you like. If you have time, visit the Apple Store website to see what colors are available and choose the one that best suits your needs. Have you decided to buy an iPhone SE? What color? We are waiting for your comments.