By Akriti Rana and Nimish Dubey
It is the iPhone that’s completely different. It is launched a number of months after the “main” iPones have been launched. It comes with a robust nostalgia issue. And a price ticket that’s a lot decrease than its siblings. Small surprise that Apple refers to it because the iPhone SE, with the SE standing for “special edition”.
First launched in 2016, with a sequel in 2020, the iPhone SE has been a bestselling gadget for Apple. And now it has its third version, launched by Apple at its latest “Peek Performance” occasion.
Its physique is likely to be of the now-ancient iPhone 8, full with giant bezels and a bodily dwelling button beneath an HD show, however its soul is the ultra-fast A15 Bionic processor, which can also be seen within the iPhone 13 collection. Most importantly for many individuals, At Rs 43,900, the iPhone SE (2022) is definitely probably the most reasonably priced new iPhone on the market. It is priced properly under the Rs 69,900 of the iPhone 13 mini. But with this cheaper price tag comes better competitors. Unlike its dearer siblings that needed to tussle with a number of premium units, the iPhone SE (2022) finds itself being challenged by various finances Android flagships, a lot of whom boast higher specs.
So if you’re contemplating the brand new iPhone SE, we’d ask you to additionally contemplate the next units. They won’t be capable of match the A15 Bionic chip or the wonderful iOS software program on the iPhone SE, however problem it in different departments and in their very own approach, are each bit pretty much as good worth for cash:
Asus 8Z 5G — The Compact Competitor
Rs 42,999
If what attracts you to the iPhone SE is its compact kind issue, then try to be undoubtedly taking a detailed take a look at the Asus 8Z. It isn’t fairly as small because the iPhone SE, however at 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm, it is among the most compact Android flagships on the market. It additionally comes with some very critical {hardware} muscle. It has an excellent 5.9 inch full HD+ AMOLED show with a 120 Hz refresh fee and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.
The cellphone comes with mud and water resistance and glorious stereo audio system. A 4000 mAh battery with 30W quick charging preserve it going comfortably for over a day of heavy use. Best of all, it doesn’t waste area on token cameras, with a 64 megapixel Sony IMX 686 essential sensor and a 12 megapixel ultrawide being the one cameras on the again, and a 12 megapixel sensor dealing with selfie duties capably in entrance.
The design may appear a little bit on the plain aspect and we want it got here with Android 12 slightly than 11, however for those who worth hand-friendly kind components, this is among the perfect that Android can supply in its flagship line up. A compact, succesful performer.
Oppo Reno 7 Pro — Flaunt Factor Maxed Out
Rs 39,990
If you’re a design fanatic and have been upset by the extraordinarily dated design of the iPhone SE 2022, the Oppo Reno 7 Pro will be the gadget that hits the fitting design notes for you. The cellphone comes with a design that won’t solely embarrass the brand new iPhone SE however may even stand a league aside amongst the Android crowd as properly. The entrance of the cellphone is in keeping with the tendencies of at the moment.
It comes with a tall show, surrounded by skinny bezels and a dot notch on the highest left aspect. But the true present stopper is the again of the cellphone. The Oppo Reno 7 Pro comes with a flat, glittery-shimmery again which appears to be like prefer it has packed in a thousand tiny diamonds below the glass layer. The cellphone appears to be like prefer it has come straight out of a jewellery retailer. The digital camera unit positioned on the highest left aspect of the again is nothing near atypical both. The unit is split into two and completely different lenses are encased in these areas. The flat sides add one other fashionable contact to its design.
The cellphone additionally comes with a extremely good triple digital camera arrange on the again with a 50 megapixel essential sensor main the pack. The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Max 5G chipset (not within the class of others on this listing) and Android 11 is likely to be a supply of disappointment for some however the cellphone is the last word selection for many who need the flaunt issue maxed out of their smartphone.
Xiaomi 11T Pro — A Value-For-Money Star
Rs 39,999
The Xiaomi 11T Pro is maybe probably the most worth for cash gadget current on this worth vary. The cellphone comes with a tall 6.67 inch Full HD+ AMOLED show with 120 Hz refresh fee and Dolby Vision. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor which is one probably the most highly effective smartphone chipset choices from Qualocmm in the meanwhile. There is loads of RAM and storage to go round as properly.
A strong specs punch comes within the digital camera and battery division. The Xiaomi 11T Pro comes with a triple digital camera setup on the again with a 108 megapixel sensor main the pack. It is powered by an enormous 5,000 mAh battery however what takes the cellphone to a different stage is the 120W quick charging help which may cost that massive battery all the best way from zero to 100 per cent in lower than 20 minutes. That mentioned, the cellphone has a really fundamental design which implies it’s unlikely to show any heads however what the appears to be like lack, the innards make up for simply. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is sort of a formidable proposition.
OnePlus 9RT — For The Never Settlers
Rs 42,999
The cellphone will be the “T” variant of the OnePlus 9R however is definitely extra near the flagship OnePlus 9, making it among the finest options to the iPhone SE 2022. The OnePlus 9RT is definitely a spec monster. The cellphone is powered by flagship stage Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor, and in finest OnePlus custom, comes with stacks of RAM and storage.
It has a 6.62 inch full HD+ AMOLED show with 120 Hz refresh fee, a triple digital camera arrange with a 50 megapixel essential sensor with OIS, stereo audio system, 5G help, and a 4,500 mAh battery with help for 65 W quick charging. With glass on each back and front, the OnePlus 9RT additionally brings all of the premium feels one expects from a flagship cellphone. It does run on Android 11 and OxygenOS 11, each of that are barely dated however nonetheless provides a clear, uncomplicated expertise. The cellphone is the right iPhone SE 2022 different for these in search of a clear UI, highly effective specs packed in with nice design.
iQoo 9 5G – The New Kid In Town
Rs 42,990
The strongest cellphone on this listing comes from the most recent model in it. iQoo made its debut in India in 2020, however has been making its presence felt with excellent worth for cash telephones in each the premium and mid-segment. The iQoo 9 is a major instance of simply that. Not solely does it include a really distinct design (with a contact of racing for those who decide the white variant), nevertheless it additionally boasts a really highly effective Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chip and comes with a 6.56 inch full HD+ AMOLED show with 120 Hz refresh fee.
There is a really ready triple digital camera arrange on the again, spearheaded by a 48 megapixel snapper with gimbal stabilisation, and the 4350 mAh battery not solely lasts a full day however could be charged in a matter of minutes due to the 120W charger within the field. To high all of it, that is the one cellphone on the listing to return with Android 12 out of the field. A brand new child it could be, however for the brand new iPhone SE, it’s undoubtedly a challenger!
