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Published Mar 14, 2022

iPhone SE (2022) Review: Old Dog. New Trick.

Marques Brownlee reviews the iPhone SE (2022), delving into its blend of outdated design with cutting-edge performance, thanks to the A15 Bionic chip. He critiques its value for budget consumers, impressive camera capabilities, and the trade-offs in battery life impacting everyday use.
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  • Camera Performance

    The iPhone SE's single 12-megapixel camera stands out in the budget phone market. highlights its consistency and superior color and noise management, making it the best single camera in its price range 1. While it lacks features like ultra-wide and optical zoom, its performance is unmatched for those unfamiliar with such options.

    It's just straight up the best single camera in this range. It's the most consistent, it's the best with color and noise management.

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    The A15 Bionic chip enhances the camera's capabilities with features like deep fusion and smart HDR 4, although night mode remains absent 1.

       

    Video Capability

    In terms of video recording, the iPhone SE excels among budget phones. asserts it as the best video camera in any $400 phone, offering great autofocus and color accuracy 1. Despite the absence of night mode, its video capabilities are bolstered by the A15 Bionic chip, ensuring excellent performance and longevity.

    Oh, also, this is the best video camera in any $400 phone, hands down.

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    This makes the iPhone SE a standout choice for those prioritizing video quality in a budget device 1.

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