As an owner of the original iPhone SE and the iPhone SE 2022, I think now is a good time to review the latest SE model. Considering I decided to purchase the SE 2022, it is fair to say that I was a fan of the original iPhone SE.

Writing for Tech-Critter, this review written by Stephen Cummings will talk you through the iPhone SE 2022.

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The Differences Between iPhone SE Generations?

To be perfectly honest, not a lot at face value. I upgraded my phone because the other one had simply run out of space. I could no longer download a new app from the store without having to delete an app which was already installed. However, I owned the original SE for over three years, so I do feel I got my money’s worth out of it.

Before purchasing, I did use Apple’s compare page to see which iPhone would suit me best. Once I received the SE 2022, I could not see an awful lot of differences. The size was larger, which I did not see as a bad thing. There was also still a home button, which for many is one of the main reasons for buying the SE 2022. The newer iPhone models no longer have a home button in order to make room for a larger screen. The SE 2022 model is smaller than other new-generation iPhone models, and so is the screen.

If you are on the hunt for a phone with a larger screen, then do not buy the SE 2022, it’s as simple as that.

If you are on the lookout for an iPhone released in 2022 under £450, the SE 2022 might be the right device for you.

The Advantages of the iPhone SE 2022

Like all mobile phone models, each of them comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. We have done our best to help you with an easy-to-read list of the pros and cons of the iPhone SE below.

  • Small size and lightweight
  • Inexpensive compared to other iPhones released in 2022
  • Similar to other SE models
  • Home button
  • Improved battery life
  • 5G
  • Software updates will work
  • Touch ID
  • The best iPhone under £450
  • Powerful A15 chip

The Disadvantages of the iPhone SE 2022

We have outlined the disadvantages for you below.

  • Screen does not fill the whole phone and is outdated
  • Home button
  • Old fashioned model despite 2022 release date
  • 64GB storage is small

Gaming and Videos

The SE 2022 is not the best model out there if you are a mobile gamer or if you watch plenty of videos on your phone.

The SE 2022 will not have any problems playing videos or games per se, but the small screen and model mean that the phone has not been designed or made with avid gamers and video watchers in mind.

With that being said, we tested the iPhone SE 2022 on multiple mobile games including Pokemon Go, Clash of Clans and the Starburst slot game. We can confirm that those games run perfectly on the SE, as expected. However, you will get a far better experience playing these games on larger iPhones such as the iPhone 12.

Regarding online casino games on the iPhone SE 2022, there are plenty of online slots guides which actually recommend the SE for playing slot machines online.

In terms of Clash of Clans and Pokemon Go, we had no issues at all with how they ran on the SE.

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Final Words

The iPhone SE 2022 is an excellent phone and is likely to be the last ever iPhone with a Touch ID home button, at least for the foreseeable future. Despite its positive attributes, it’s hard to get past how outdated the model is.

We only recommend the SE 2022 if you still require a touch ID button and you are actively searching for a new phone which is small and lightweight.

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