An image taken with the new iPhone SE at Expo 2020 Dubai. All Photos: Alvin Cabral / The National
The new iPhone SE has an A15 Bionic chip, the same processor found inside the iPhone 13 series.
The device's camera has a 12-megapixel sensor, the same aperture value and 5X digital zoom.
The 7MP front camera takes great portrait shots but lacks a wider angle similar to those found in higher-end iPhones.
The device's biggest disadvantage is the fact that its screen brightness maxes out at only 625 nits, considering the entry-level iPhone 13 has 800 nits.
The SE holds up pretty well at night or in low-light conditions.
Apple says that the SE is significantly better in terms of performance, compared with the second-generation version.
The SE's battery can last for 15 hours when watching video content and for 10 hours when streaming.
The third-generation SE retains the design of the 2020 version, which was based on 2017’s iPhone 8.
The SE comes with classic iPhone controls, which is a reminder for any mainstream iPhone user somehow thinking of 'downgrading'.
The model is Apple's attempt to entice users of older-generation iPhones to stay loyal to the brand and another attempt to win over Android users.