iPhone SE 2020
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Not easily. FaceID needs to recognize you first (the icon of a lock changes to an unlocked version) and then you have to swipe up with a thumb to open the phone. It's a great system, only let down by the fact that if your phone is on a desk you usually have to lift it up for FaceID to recognize you.
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Not sure if the XR for another £100 (at wowcamera) is the better buy
I kinda like this
I kinda like this
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It's just an iphone 8. The prices of the 8 will drop now.
Not sure I'd get an XR over the SE. At least the SE can justify the compromise of its screen.
Yes… except for the CPU, RAM and ability to do things like Portrait Mode.
The iPhone 8 was released nearly 3 years ago so, as far as iOS updates etc go, the SE is going to have more longevity.
The 8 will have to drop by a lot before it becomes the better buy in my view.
I’ve ordered a 64GB in black, will be interesting using this until the iPhone 12 comes out.Just pre ordered a red one. 64gb is enough for me
I get that they are going to be phasing out bezels and keeping them black is aesthetically better on the premium models, but when did they start doing the white/silver version with a black front?
I haven't had a black front since my iPhone 3G!
I haven't had a black front since my iPhone 3G!
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So, an iPhone 8 with the A13 chip, certainly an upgrade from the 6s I have at the mo, might leave it until I'm back at work though just in case..
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Just realised there’s no more white screen. Only black on this phone.
White/Black and Red housing only with black screen.
White/Black and Red housing only with black screen.
It’s an iPhone 8 display with 3D Touch disabled by software.
Keeps the costs down
Wow these look excellent. I have to be honest, I like my 11 Pro but I’m not convinced now that it was worth it for me. The 11 probably would have been fine.
But then something like this would be perfect for me to use everyday without spending a small fortune. I think this is going to be a huge seller.
But then something like this would be perfect for me to use everyday without spending a small fortune. I think this is going to be a huge seller.
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Nah, the BoM for the Face ID components and having to make a new front panel with a notch rather than stamping out more iPhone 8 parts with tooling that has paid itself off years ago would have put another $100 on the price tag for an SE 2020 with Face ID.
It might have put another $5 or $10 on the BOM and it would be down to Apple how many times they multiplied that for the Rrp.
This.
Had the 11 been smaller I would have bought that, but it’s way too big.
However it seems the 5.4” iPhone may be the cheaper iPhone 12 model. Had I not got the 11 Pro, that would be the phone I’d be likely be getting and this SE would have definitely peaked my interest.
When stores re open these will be hella popular from Genius Bar appointments.
cant begin to tell you how many mashed up iPhone 6s/7 we see and the swap price is, iirc, £379
Makes a lot more sense to get one of these
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Apple dropped price to £275.. newer model still makes sense imo
cant begin to tell you how many mashed up iPhone 6s/7 we see and the swap price is, iirc, £379
Makes a lot more sense to get one of these
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Apple dropped price to £275.. newer model still makes sense imo
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Have they made it so iPhone 8 screens will fit this model though? If so there's plenty stock to go around to replace dead screens.
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I find FaceID to be excellent, although was skeptical before ever using it. My XS won't unlock unless I'm looking directly at it.
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SE 2020 is an iPhone 8 case/chassis/RFFE with the CPU etc from the 11 inside.