Apple iPhone SE 2022 256GB White Gold
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The Apple iPhone SE 2022 256GB White Gold has a powerful A15 Bionic Chip. As a result, you can multitask without the device slowing down and you can effortlessly use the most demanding apps. You can also connect via 5G with this iPhone. That way, you have a fast and stable connection in busy places as well. You can only take advantage of this with a SIM card that has a 5G mobile data plan. Don't have one? The iPhone SE 2022 is also suitable for 4G. On the 256GB storage, you have enough space for your photos, apps, and other files. Thanks to Smart HDR 4 and Deep Fusion, you can take better photos with the 12-megapixel camera than with its predecessor. You unlock the device with your fingerprint via the Touch ID home button.
Note: Apple doesn't include a charger and earbuds, so use your current accessories or buy them separately.
Size mobile phone | Small | |
|---|---|---|
Camera quality | Standard | |
Speed class | Standard | |
Screen quality | Standard | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Charging speed | Medium | |
Year introduced | 2022 | |
Screen size | 4,7 inches |
5 stars
75
4 stars
40
3 stars
8
2 stars
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Price-quality ratio
iPhone SE 2022 is a small device and very fast thanks to the powerful A15 Bionic Chip. Due to the single camera without Night mode and the wide screen edges, the device is somewhat outdated.
Small device with Touch ID Compared to my own iPhone 12, iPhone SE 2022 is a small device. I have small hands, but I can reach the top of the screen with my thumb without any problem. This makes navigating in apps easy. The device is light and fits comfortably in my hand. I am used to a full screen with thin screen edges and this device does not have that. I therefore find the design of iPhone SE 2022 a bit outdated and is, for example, the same as iPhone 8 from 2017. The home button with Touch ID therefore takes some getting used to, but works fine. The button responds quickly when I unlock the device with my finger.
Good 4.7 inch HD screen The small 4.7 inch HD screen is great for watching YouTube videos and playing a simple game like Candy Crush. The images are sharp and colors full. The screen is bright, but not always easy to read in a lot of ambient light. I especially notice this when I'm outside on a sunny day. Due to the small screen, I find the iPhone SE 2022 less suitable for watching movies and series. Looking at a small screen for extended periods of time is uncomfortable for me.
Powerful and energy-efficient A15 Bionic Chip iPhone SE 2022 has the same processor that is also in the iPhone 13 series. The device is therefore very fast. I edit my photos and videos in no time. Switching quickly between YouTube, Spotify and Safari is also smooth. Thanks to the A15 chip, the battery life is better compared to its predecessor, iPhone SE 2020. I use the device to keep track of my mail and social media. In between I watch short YouTube videos. The battery can easily last a full working day.
Good photos during the day The camera system of iPhone SE 2022 is not extensive. On the back I find a standard lens. With this camera I take great photos and videos during the day. On a beautiful spring day, the images are sharp and full of color. Photos and videos are disappointing in the dark. They are grainy and low quality even when I use the flash. It is a pity that the device does not have Night mode. The same applies to the selfie camera. During the day or in high light it works fine, but in low light the quality drops.
Evany Luhulima. Apple specialist.
16 August 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
I have been a loyal iPhone user for many years. I've made a trip to Android, but I don't really like it. I always come back to iOS. So now again, only the reason is slightly different.
You may not immediately believe me, but I switched from an iPhone 14 Pro to the iPhone SE 2022. Although the iPhone 14 Pro is a true top model, it was less suitable for me. The reason for this was the bright OLED screen that uses PWM technology when dimming the screen. Long story short: the screen flashes so fast that you can't consciously perceive it. But your eyes do this and your brain makes a picture of it. A small percentage of people are less able to handle this, including me.
So I switched to the iPhone SE, because this device uses an LCD screen with a normal dimming function. It looks calmer before my eyes and I don't get a headache anymore.
In addition, I just don't need all the top model features. The iPhone SE 2022 does everything with two fingers in the nose, can be operated with one hand and is nice and compact. I do not need more.
The camera is fine. I find it relaxing that I no longer have to choose between different lenses just a lens and click, photo! It's a pity the camera doesn't have a night mode. This could have been a plus.
The screen is compact, without a disturbing notch. Thanks to the LCD technology, the screen looks nice and quiet. Unfortunately, the screen cannot match the color range of an OLED screen and only has a 60Hz refresh rate. However, once you get used to it, you don't notice it anymore.
The battery is a lot smaller than with the more expensive models. You also notice this, I have to charge my iPhone SE every day. While the 14 Pro lasted for two days.
Coolblue's service is great! I picked up the phone at the store in Eindhoven. I was warmly welcomed and helped right away. The Coolblue employee who helped me immediately attached the screen protector that I ordered for me. Then he taped the box shut so that the phone wouldn't accidentally fall out. Now that's service!
All in all I am very satisfied. Back to basics, but with all modern gadgets.
Dennis
30 January 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch
New wine in old bottles I read in a review - that's it! A fast (for iPhone standards) affordable phone that doesn't look like you've changed your piggy bank. Not so noticeable - but so nice
Naomi Westerbeek
15 June 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 902852 | |
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Manufacturer code | MMXN3ZD/A | |
Brand | Apple | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|
Recommended for use | Business use, Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series | |
Bundle contains | No accessories |
Year introduced | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
Introduction month | March | |
Operating system | iOS | |
iOS version when introduced | iOS 15 | |
Update to iOS version possible | iOS 17 | |
Latest iOS version | ||
Expected number of remaining iOS updates | 3 | |
Assessment remaining iOS updates | Good | |
Expected frequency security updates | Every month | |
Assessment remaining security updates | Excellent | |
Review update policy | Excellent |
Size mobile phone | Small | |
|---|---|---|
Height | 13,8 cm | |
Width | 6,7 cm | |
Depth | 0,73 cm | |
Weight | 144 g | |
Color | White | |
IP certification | IP67 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
MagSafe magnet |
Speed class | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
Processor | A15 Bionic chip | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Internal RAM | 4 GB | |
Memory card reader |
SIM free | ||
|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | ||
Content SIM tray | 1 SIM card slot and a slot for a digital SIM card (eSIM) |
Camera quality | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
Number of rear camera lenses | 1 | |
Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 12 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 60 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,8 | |
Flash type | Single LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/2.55" | |
Second rear camera | ||
Third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera | ||
Fifth camera on the back |
Front Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
Front camera type | In bezel | |
Number of megapixels front camera | 7 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 2,2 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | Electronic image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 4,7 inches | |
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Screen-to-body ratio | 65 % | |
Screen quality | Standard | |
Foldable | ||
Refresh rate | 60 Hz | |
Resolution height | 1334 pixels | |
Resolution width | 750 pixels | |
Pixel density | 326 ppi | |
Notification LED | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | HD Ready (720p) | |
Screen type | IPS - LCD | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
HDR support | ||
Type of HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
Battery/battery capacity | 2018 mAh | |
|---|---|---|
Quick charge functionality | ||
Fast charge type | Power Delivery 2.0 | |
Battery charged after 30 minutes | Between 41 and 50% | |
Charging speed | Medium | |
Power wired fast charging | 20 W | |
Wireless charging | ||
Power wireless fast charging | 7,5 W | |
Charge other devices wirelessly | ||
Replaceable battery |
Internet connection options | 4G and 5G | |
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Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Lightning connector | ||
Suitable for Samsung DeX |
Home button | ||
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Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Placement fingerprint sensor | On the home button | |
Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
