The lineup of Apple smartphones this year is larger than ever. One can easily get lost among 8 models and 42 (!) Modifications.

Apple has removed the intermediate average memory size and now this year's new products are available with 64 or 256 GB drives, and all other smartphones with 32 or 128 GB memory.

Let's figure out together which iPhone is better to buy this fall.

iPhone SE

You will be surprised, but in 2017, many smartphone users feel comfortable with 4-inch devices. They are convenient to operate with one hand, smartphones are very compact.

IN lineup Apple after recent presentation there is only one current 4-inch model left - the iPhone SE.

The smartphone is good both with the filling and the camera, there is support for most of the iOS chips, the price is quite reasonable.

The iPhone SE is the most affordable ticket to the iOS world, making it perfect as the first iPhone.

If you already have it: especially profitable on the sale of such a smartphone will not work, a few months ago he. Even if you sell it at a good price, you will only be able to buy a mediocre Android smartphone with the proceeds.

iPhone 6s / 6s Plus

Just imagine that this is the only current Apple smartphone with a display that is normal by today's standards and a 3.5 mm headset jack.

In a year or a year and a half, everyone will forget about this element in iPhones. Just for the sake of being able to listen to music normally, you can already look towards the iPhone 6s.

At the same time, you get the most affordable iPhone with a 4.7-inch (or 5.5-inch) display and support for 3D-Touch. There is only no moisture protection, as in older models.

The only disappointing thing is the big price difference between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 6s. For the cost of an "eski" with a large amount of memory, you can take two SEs.

If you already have it: keep using, the device will receive iOS updates for more than one year and pull most of the typical tasks.

If you are thinking about changing the device, hurry up. iPhone 6s is getting cheaper every day.

iPhone 7/7 Plus

Last year's flagship, as expected, dropped to the third line in the line of iPhones. At the same time, the device became noticeably cheaper, but it became available with only two storage options. And Apple no longer sells the iPhone 7 in red.

If you need an exceptionally red one, quickly wool the reseller sites, in a couple of months you will not find an iPhone 7 in this color, and it is not known whether new models will be presented under the (PRODUCT) RED program.

"Seven" is now sold with the maximum range of colors. In addition to red, the usual silver, gold, pink and black (matte or glossy) models are available.

If you already have it: you missed the chance to sell your iPhone 7 for maximum value. This should have been done before Apple's fall presentation. Now accept the fact that the price will have to be dropped, or continue using the device until at least next fall.

iPhone 8/8 Plus

The device turned out to be very ambiguous. This is not new flagship, and in appearance differs from last year's iPhone only in the materials of the case, and is already bored outwardly.

At the same time, the device received the long-awaited wireless charging and an advanced camera.

If the device is purchased to replace a simple camera, you need to look only towards the Plus model.

When buying an iPhone 8/8 Plus, be prepared to spend money on additional accessories. You can unleash all the capabilities of the model only with a wireless charger or providing fast charging over the wire.

If you already have it: You still cannot have the device itself, but a pre-order is quite enough. Congratulations. Now you have to carry your iPhone without covers and cases so that everyone can see which model you have in your hands.

iPhone X

This is it - the new flagship with a fabulous price tag, questionable ergonomics and a 5.8-inch display.

The high price tag makes even the purchase of a smartphone in the United States through a conventional Qwintry not the most profitable venture.

It makes sense to buy a smartphone in such situations:

• you have an iPhone 5/6 that is outdated / outdated and you want something really new;
• you are used to using only flagships and change iPhones every year;
• you need an iPhone for show-off, which everyone will recognize from afar;
• you want a smartphone with a couple of cool cameras (front and main);
• there is an extra 80 thousand rubles.

In other situations, you can safely look at more affordable models.

If you already have it: don't lie, this is a Chinese copy from AliExpress.

Bottom line for those who haven't read:

1. You need the cheapest and / or most compact iPhone - take SE from 20,990 rubles.

2. You need an iPhone with a headphone jack - take an iPhone 6s from 35,990 rubles. or iPhone 6s Plus from 43,990 rubles.

3. You need a modern flagship - buy an iPhone 8 from 56,990 rubles. or iPhone 8 Plus

Today's material will be devoted entirely to the device from Apple, which is called the iPhone SE. To be more precise, we will figure out whether it is worth buying this model in 2017.

The phone was released relatively recently, but due to the fact that this is far from a flagship, many are beginning to doubt. Everything is quite logical, because such a feeling arises before any big purchase.

I will try to paint you everything as it really is, and I think after reading the material, you can finally decide.

Why is the iPhone SE good?

I think it's worth starting with the fact that the iPhone SE was released in March 2016, which, in fact, not so long ago. It was produced mostly for the Chinese market. Let's go through its characteristics.

Appearance. Outwardly, we still have the same iPhone 5S and on the street you can understand that a person has SE only in two cases: the SE inscription on the back cover (if there is no case) and the pink color of the case.

I am leading to the fact that the design of the phone is not for everybody. For some, it seems already quite outdated, but the other half claims that it is best design for all the time and so far nothing has been better than him.

I'll just say that the phone looks very modern and if you walk down the street with this particular model, then no one will think that you are some kind of old thing.


In terms of color schemes, I think it is clear that we have four options: Gold, Rose Gold, Silver and Space Gray. I think everyone can find something special just for themselves.

If you are reading this material, then you are a fan of compact smartphones and a 4-inch screen will be enough for you. I myself use 5S and there is nothing critical yet.

Performance. If about appearance you can still say something, in terms of performance, everything is just perfect with us and you will enjoy its speed of work.


After all, the filling has completely passed from the flagship iPhone 6S, which means the Apple A9 processor with 1.8 GHz and 2 GB of RAM. With iOS, these options are just perfect.

This all goodness will be enough for you for the next 2-3 years. So by buying this smartphone, you get stable operation of applications and games.

Camera and battery. I'll start with the battery, and it's a little bigger here than in the 5S. This is understandable, because the filling has become more resource-demanding.


The battery capacity is 1642 mAh and this will be enough for a full working day of active use. You don't have to worry about this part either.

With the camera, the situation is slightly different. There are no basic questions at all, and here all the same 12 MP as in 6S. There is no stabilization, so just normal pictures.

From the front, everything is worse, and here we have only 1.2 MP. In general, the pictures will be good only with normal lighting; in all other situations, one should not give high hopes.

Other functions and features. If you are a fan of modern technologies, then you definitely should not wait for chips like 3D Touch. Whatever one may say, they made a very budget option.

This is also indicated by the fingerprint scanner. There is also the first version of Touch ID, although in practice you will not notice much difference in speed.

Should you buy an iPhone SE in 2017?

Now let's move on to the most interesting part and I will tell the final conclusion whether it is worth buying the iPhone SE. I will tell you purely my opinion, and you already see for yourself whether to follow it or not.


First of all, I can say one thing about the girls. It became very difficult for them with modern shovels and there are not so many normal compact smartphones today.

The iPhone SE is just the perfect solution if you're worried about dropping the same iPhone 7 PLUS. Believe me, you won't lose much in terms of performance.

From this we can conclude that, first of all, the smartphone is suitable for those who like compactness. Not everyone needs a huge screen today, and that's a fact.

As I already said, the relevance of the gadget will continue for the next 2 or 3 years. Do not think that you will buy it and next year you will have to buy something new.

If you like the smartphone and the characteristics suit you perfectly, then of course we take it and don't even think about it. The price compared to the flagships is even nothing.

conclusions

That's basically all I wanted to say about the iPhone SE and whether it's worth taking it for 2017. I hope my article can somehow help you with a solution.

By purchasing this device, you won't get the most top-notch tech. But I guarantee you that you can enjoy the magic of Apple and that you will be able to work comfortably with the gadget.

What will the iPhone SE 2 be like? We told all the available details.

iPhone SE 2 - the long-awaited and truly coveted smartphone Apple which has not yet been announced. On October 3, 2019 it became known that iPhone SE 2 will still be released! The launch of the smartphone was confirmed by the most authoritative analyst from the Apple world, Min-Chi Kuo. In this article, we have collected all the reliable information about the iPhone SE 2 - no unverified rumors, only leaks from the most trusted sources.

Note: We will be updating this theme with fresh reliable leaks until the official release of the iPhone SE 2. Stay tuned for updates!

iPhone SE 2 - coming or not?

Let's start with the main question that most fans of compact smartphones are interested in. Is Apple really developing the iPhone SE 2 and getting ready to release it?

Over the past few years, there have been a huge number of rumors about the iPhone SE 2. Various sources, which are now not heard, predicted the release of the iPhone SE 2 at different times. But the smartphone still didn't come out.

However, on October 3, 2019, there was a reliable confirmation of the soon release of the iPhone SE 2. The most respected Apple analyst, Min-Chi Kuo, said the iPhone SE 2 will launch in early 2020.

Design

According to Kuo, The iPhone SE 2 will be similar to the 4.7-inch iPhone 8. The similarity will be great, since Apple will actually create new smartphone based on the components of the iPhone 8. This means that the iPhone SE 2 will receive a body with slightly rounded corners and edges.

Whether the back surface will be glass (like the iPhone 8) or aluminum, the specialist did not specify. Note that if the iPhone SE 2 has a glass body, then the device will receive support wireless charging.

The smartphone will be released in three colors: space gray, silver and red.

Display

The iPhone SE 2 won't be as compact as its 4-inch predecessor. According to Ming-Chi Kuo's data, the smartphone will be equipped with a 4.7-inch LCD display with a resolution of 750 × 1334 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16: 9. This is expected to be the exact same display as the iPhone 8, with relatively wide bezels around the perimeter.

Characteristics

For the performance of the iPhone SE 2 will be responsible for the system on the Apple A13 Bionic processor. This is the flagship chip used in smartphones iPhone 11 , iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max... Thus, the inexpensive iPhone SE will have the most powerful processor among mobile devices... This will allow him to freely run any application, including games from Apple Arcade.

The real performance of the A13 Bionic processor is known. In live tests, the processor outperforms all current Qualcomm chips. In synthesic tests, the processor also has no equal. In the Geekbench benchmark, the A13 Bionic chip scores 5472 points in single-core mode and 13,769 points in multi-core mode. It is noteworthy that the yet unannounced flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor has the worst performance.

The A13 Bionic processor is powered by the third generation Neural Engine. Thereby iPhone SE 2 should be available with Night Mode and a special Deep Fusion shooting mode, exclusive to iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Volume random access memory smartphone will be 3 GB, storage capacity - 32 or 128 GB, depending on the configuration.

Battery

Accurate capacity iPhone battery SE is still unknown. However, there are assumptions that should be close to reality. The iPhone SE 2 will be similar to the iPhone 8 in many ways, including the location of the components. This means that the smartphone will receive a battery similar in capacity to the iPhone 8. Expected that the battery capacity of the iPhone SE will be around 1821 mAh.

Touch ID or Face ID?

iPhone SE 2 will receive touch button"Home" with a second generation Touch ID fingerprint scanner built into it. The smartphone will not have Face ID scanning function.

IPhone SE 2 cameras

In his report, Min-Chi Kuo did not specify what cameras the new iPhone SE 2 will have. budget smartphone Apple is only guessing. They are based on information that the iPhone SE 2 will be very similar to the iPhone 8.

The new iPhone SE 2 is likely to borrow from the iPhone 8 and camera. In this case, the main camera of the smartphone will be single with a resolution of 12 megapixels (f / 1.8 aperture). Front-camera the smartphone will receive a resolution of 7 megapixels (f / 2.2 aperture).

IPhone SE 2 price

According to reports, the iPhone SE 2 will be priced similar to the original iPhone SE - $ 399 for the base version with 32GB of storage and $ 499 for the model with 128GB of storage. In Russia, the iPhone SE 2 will be priced at 35,990 rubles. and 44,990 rubles. respectively. October 14 the cost of iPhone SE 2 confirmed analyst Min-Chi Kuo.

• The price of the iPhone SE 2 is from 35,990 rubles.

Should we wait for the iPhone SE 2?

After rumors about the iPhone SE 2 began to appear more and more often, another important question arose before many fans of Apple technology. FROM Is it time to wait for the iPhone SE 2 and not buy other iPhone models yet? However, this modification of the question comes to us even more often - "Is it worth buying the iPhone SE or is it better to wait for the iPhone SE 2?"

It is important to understand that initially iPhone SE 2 will definitely not be budget, remember this. First, the new iPhone SE 2 will sell for over 35 thousand rubles. The price of the smartphone will drop to more pleasant 20-25 thousand rubles only a year after the start of sales.

When iPhone SE 2 comes out

Let's draw a conclusion from all of the above. iPhone SE 2 will be unveiled at Apple's March 2020 launch.

Hello everyone! Apple's September presentation died down, the company presented as many as three new devices, left almost all old iPhone models on sale and ... Apple, damn it, what are you doing? What for? How good it used to be - there is one new iPhone model on the market and one last year. If you want a cheaper one, you take an iPhone a year ago. If you want maximum performance, you buy the just announced smartphone.

Many did not like this lack of choice and they got what they wanted ... this moment(early 2018), there are 8 (eight, Karl!) different iPhone models in the Apple online store. This is not counting the numerous configurations with the amount of memory.

A separate song about memory ...

Apple is enough, you've got everyone confused! Even I, a person who closely monitors all these iPhones, do not have time to remember which model with so many gigabytes happens - either this iPhone is 16GB, then it has ceased to be produced. They added 256GB, then removed 128GB. Ah-ah-ah! :)

And with all this goodness, we will live until the next Apple presentation in September 2018. No, it is possible that some iPhone SE 2 will be presented in the spring, but this will not change the overall picture much. And most likely it will make the choice even more difficult.

But so far we have "only" 8 different models, so let's figure it out - which iPhone to buy at the end of 2017, so that you won't be ashamed to walk with it in 2018? Let's go!

A few important notes:

1. We will not consider the amount of memory - everyone has their own preferences and tasks. 32GB is enough for someone, and 256 is not enough for someone.
2. All instructions are the personal and subjective opinion of the author, who is looking for a replacement for his 4-year-old iPhone 5S.
3. We will not get to the bottom of the details (otherwise the text would be just huge), so let's look at the main pros and cons and choose the leader among the iPhone for 2017-2018.

iPhone 5S vs iPhone SE vs iPhone SE 2 (?)

Subtitle for those looking for a compact smartphone from Apple. And here the company (at the end of 2017 - the beginning of 2018) leaves no chance for a choice. You need to take the iPhone SE and completely forget about the iPhone 5S. Point.

The most powerful small iPhone ever. The most popular case. The cheapest iPhone. Rumor has it that Apple will launch a second SE model in early 2018 and it will most likely become equally popular. But these are just rumors and nothing more ... In the meantime, we have what we have.

• Powerful filling.
• Low price.
• Convenient and compact body.
• A huge number of spare parts. Broke the display? Do not worry - the price of repairs will not hit your pocket too much.
• Large selection of accessories.

• Lack of chips like Force Touch and moisture protection.
• Small screen.
• A lot of "divorce" if you buy "hand-held". The most common is the sale of the iPhone 5S under the guise of SE ().

The perfect dialer. It holds the battery perfectly, does not slow down, a good camera, it fits perfectly in the hand. Should I take it in 2017? If you do not need a large display, buy and not think. Of course, SE 2 may come out in 2018. But! Will it cost 18,000-20,000 rubles? Unlikely.

iPhone 6S vs iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8 - what to buy in 2017-2018?

But here the choice is more complicated….

iPhone 6S

By technical specifications This is the same iPhone SE, only in a different case - the display diagonal is larger and the screen supports Force Touch. Perhaps I won't write too much here - the iPhone 6S does not have any special advantages to strongly recommend it for purchase in 2017.

It would be sold at a price of 25,000 - 27,000 thousand, then one could think about buying. And so ... it's better to pay attention to the older models. Although, I will still highlight a few advantages:

1. Speaker. Starting with iPhone 7, Apple is making its models waterproof, which negatively affects performance auditory dynamics... As noted by many, the sound when talking on the phone is much clearer on the iPhone 6S than on the next generations of iPhones.
2. Camera. Yes, yes, yes, judging by the reviews iPhone camera The 6S is almost a benchmark among the latest iPhone models. Since many people do not like the image processing algorithm in the iPhone 7 and 8 (yellow, "soap" in the details).
3. Good old 3.5mm headphone jack.

iPhone 7

In my opinion, at the moment this is the most balanced smartphone from Apple. And he will almost certainly remain until the September 2018 presentation. Until some iPhone 8S comes out ...

Here's why you should pay attention to the iPhone 7:

• Moisture protection, Force Touch, quite powerful stuffing. Support for all iOS 11 features.
• Large selection of color solutions (one Product Red is worth it!).
• The smartphone has been produced for a year now, all the "children's" sores and flaws have been eliminated.
• Sane price.
• Aluminium case.

There is also a negative, but it appears only in comparison with the iPhone 8 and there is not so much of it - from the serious I can only note the absence of wireless and fast charging... If you are ready to charge the device the old fashioned way, then buying an iPhone 7 in 2017 (and in 2018 too) is the smartest decision.

iPhone 8

In fact, this is the same iPhone 7 to which wireless charging was added and for this we had to change the materials of the back cover - now there is glass. And this is immediately a bold minus - the figure eight can be dropped so that you "get" to replace both glasses at once - front and rear.

And this is money. And considerable.

Here are a few more cons:

• Choice of body color. Yes, everything is very subjective. But in my opinion, "this is a fiasco" Apple - where is there any variety? Cream? Are you seriously? And anyway, I want a blue iPhone! :)
• Camera. Judging by the test shots, an eerie yellowness appears in the photo in an artificial room. Yes, it was in the iPhone 7, but clearly not as strong. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that photo processing algorithms can be corrected with the release of new firmware.
• This is iPhone 7. New is the minimum.

• True Tone is one of the few innovations. Adjustment of screen colors and backlight intensity is now more intelligent.
• 4K video (60 frames) and 1080p (240 frames - slow motion).
• Well, we already talked about charging - there is fast and wireless.

In my opinion, there are not enough pluses. Is it all worth the overpayment of 10,000 or more thousand rubles (compared to the iPhone 7)? Great question.

So, what about the iPhone Plus - which one to take?

And with the "big" iPhones, everything is approximately the same as with the small ones. Except that the iPhone 6S Plus shouldn't be considered a purchase at all. Still, the main feature of the iPhone with the Plus prefix in recent years is dual camera(in the iPhone 6S Plus - one module), which means we will choose between the "seven" and "eight".

How to choose the right one? That's right, look at what is written just above about small models - everything is repeated. There are no fundamental differences that make it possible to unambiguously recommend only the iPhone 8 Plus (and not the iPhone 7 Plus) for purchase.

Are you willing to pay for the most powerful processor on the market (in real tasks, the difference with the 7 Plus processor is negligible), wireless charging, True Tone? You can also buy 8 Plus. Not? We take 7 Plus and enjoy a good device.

Should I take the iPhone X in 2017-2018?

Of course, this smartphone stands out among all iPhone models in 2017-2018 - there are too many innovations. The very best iPhone for the next year. Maximum possibilities. Super device. Take it and rejoice!

But ... I, for example, would not rush to buy it in 2017. And, at least, I would have waited until the beginning (or even the middle) of 2018. And that's why:

1. The iPhone X is a completely new experience for Apple. New housing, new display, new Face technology ID. Most likely, there will still be some flaws in the first installments - let the first "jambs" be tested by other users.
2. Price. Apparently at the moment of the start of sales of phones there will be very few (like in the good old days). In conditions of scarcity, the price tag will be overstated.

But when the excitement subsides, then we can take it - after all, we really miss the truly revolutionary devices from Apple.

conclusions

If you need a small smartphone, then we get the iPhone SE - there are no options at all. In any case, until the release of the second generation SE. As soon as it is presented, I will definitely supplement the article and we will figure it out - is it worth buying it in 2018?

As for me, as a replacement for my iPhone 5S for 2017-2018, I will choose the iPhone 7. I still want a little bigger screen, and all sorts of chips such as water resistance will not be superfluous. "Seven" - the device has already been tested, the money is sane (), and without a wireless charging iPhone 8 I'll get along somehow. And even if, until September 2018, you suddenly strongly want iPhone X, you can always sell the "seven" for a more or less normal price, pay extra and buy a "ten".

These are the thoughts ... what do you think? What iPhone is better buy "here and now"? Share your opinion!

Updated! Dear friends, I am always happy to answer all the questions about choosing a particular device in the comments - no need to duplicate questions in the mail and "throw" letters into it. Thank you!

Updated 2! Very often, in addition to the question "Which iPhone to choose?", The question "Where to buy it?" Yes, to make it cheaper! " I already wrote about this, but I will repeat:

• It is very difficult for me to advise any store (even if I have bought there myself before), since I cannot be 100% sure about it. And I would really not want the purchase on my advice to bring disappointment - this has already happened once (and, as it later turned out, not through the seller's fault) and for the usual advice I was mixed with mud. Since then - no, no :)
• But I'll still tell you about one proven way to save money. How to do it? Return some of the money from the purchase. Yes, you should not count on huge amounts - however, on a cover and (or) safety glass always enough. We register on the site, choose a store where the price is lower, and the refund is higher, we buy an iPhone (not only it is possible - the choice of goods is huge) and ... victory!

They bought the phone, some of the money returned, beauty!

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