Apple iPhone SE: Should You Upgrade?

Ever since the new iPhone SE was launched a week back, a lot has been said and written about it. While some reviews extol its light weight and powerful performance, others seem unhappy about no change in the design from iPhone 5s which is a deal-breaker for many. However, this phone has not been designed to draw mass market. iPhone SE is meant for people who are looking to upgrade from their old iPhone to a faster one, albeit with a smaller size. From that standpoint, iPhone SE seems like a logical addition to the line of existing iPhones, giving the consumers an option of getting the best of both worlds, read iPhone 5s and 6s.

iPhone SE may not be your iconic innovation that Apple is known to be. However, it is the best there is in the market currently, in terms of design, software and price. The handset has been designed keeping simplicity and functionality in mind. Some may even call this handset as a 6s in the body of 5s. Between 6s and SE, there is not much noticeable difference, in terms of phone performance.

For all those people who have been holding their 4-inch phones close, SE will definitely seem like a good upgrade decision. SE is definitely much faster, more powerful and better in so many ways than your old 5s.

You can also enjoy some of the newest features such as the option to activate Apple's voice assistant by a simple "Hey, Siri," and also the latest Live Photos feature. It has same camera as iPhone 6s, better picture quality in low light conditions and a 12-megapixel camera with

image stabilization.

The handset will not appeal to anyone who is accustomed to using big screens, especially if you watch a lot of videos and do a lot of reading on your phone. It may not also be a sensible upgrade for iPhone 6/6s user. The phone also lacks the 3D touch feature which can be annoying if you are used to it, from your previous iPhone.