The iPhone SE is outdated at the moment and it is no longer the optimal choice recommended by Apple in the low-cost segment.
While all eyes are on Apple for its next flagship iPhone 16 lineup, not everyone wants or even needs a phone that starts at nearly $1,000.
For those looking for a budget phone, one of the options Apple has to offer is the iPhone SE (2022), which is considered a budget-friendly option.
5 affordable phones worth buying instead of choosing iPhone SE 2022 .
The iPhone SE (2022) is the iPhone for those who don't need any extra bells and whistles.
Indeed, it still has a home button, which Apple ditched when it switched to Face ID. Finally, it's a good size for those who don't like their phones to be too big.
But the iPhone SE is outdated now, considering Apple hasn't updated it in two years.
Even when it launched, it was running an older processor, and while the camera is decent, it's not the best. Here are some alternatives you can consider instead of the iPhone SE (2022).
iPhone 13 or iPhone 14. If you still want a cheap iPhone and don't want a Home button, you might consider the iPhone 13 or iPhone 14. These two phones are almost identical, with some very minor differences.
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The iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 both have 6.1-inch OLED displays that look much better than the LCD display on the iPhone SE (2022).
With OLED, you get richer colors and deeper blacks, which is important when scrolling through content on your mobile device, especially since the screen is also wider without a home button.
Apple iPhone 13 (Photo: Digital Trends).
Apple iPhone 13 (Photo: Digital Trends).
Apple has put the A15 Bionic in both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, so they should be faster. Both phones are also likely to get the iOS 18 update, although you won't get Apple's AI features.
As for the cameras, both have dual-camera systems with a 12MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and can shoot Portrait mode, Night mode, Cinema mode videos, etc. On the front, you also get a 12MP selfie camera, which is better than the 7MP camera on the iPhone SE.
In terms of connectivity, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 both support 5G cellular speeds and offer storage options ranging from 128GB to 512GB. Enough space for your personal data.
The biggest difference between the two is that Apple has added more safety features with the iPhone 14. So while the iPhone 13 still has Emergency SOS (like the iPhone SE), the iPhone 14 has added satellite Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, and even satellite Roadside Assistance.
iPhone 13 starts at 10.9 million VND. iPhone 14 starts at 12.9 million VND.
Apple iPhone 14 (Photo: Digital Trends) Apple iPhone 14 (Photo: Digital Trends) iPhone 15 If you have a better budget, the iPhone 15 is definitely worth considering.
Like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, the iPhone 15 also has an OLED display that looks great with vibrant colors and deep, smooth blacks. But the iPhone 15 takes things a step further with a Dynamic Island, which replaces the notch on previous generations. Dynamic Island is a novel way to view notifications, interact with apps in the background, and give you status indicators at a glance. It's more useful than a notch that doesn't do anything.
The A16 Bionic inside the iPhone 15 is the same as what Apple uses in the iPhone 14 Pro, so you get blazing fast performance. The iPhone 15 also has a dual-camera system with a 48MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and regular photos can be uploaded to 24MP. This means higher-quality photos with more detail and color. The selfie camera is 12MP.
iPhone 15 is priced from 15.9 million VND 5 affordable phones worth buying instead of choosing iPhone SE 2022 - 4
