Expert review Refurbished iPhone SE 2020
Refurbished iPhone SE 2020 64GB Black
- I'll have the latest iOS updates up to 2025.
- This refurbished iPhone is as good as new, so it barely has any traces of use.
- I can easily charge the iPhone SE 2020 without cables via wireless charging.
- The camera is less versatile due to not having an ultra wide-angle lens and telephoto lens.
- I unlock the iPhone SE 2020 with Touch ID, Face ID isn't available on this iPhone.
- A charger and earbuds aren't included, so you have to purchase those separately.
First impression of the refurbished iPhone SE 2020
The box lies on the table, so it's time for a first impression. I find the following things in the box:
- The iPhone SE 2020
- A short manual
- A SIM card pin
- Stickers
- A Lightning to USB-A cable
The device feels sturdy, thanks to the aluminum and glass design. Because of its small and compact size, it fits in your hand comfortably.
Similar design to iPhone 8
The design of the refurbished iPhone SE 2020 is almost identical to that of the iPhone 8. The housing has aluminum edges and a glossy, glass back. The device has large bezels and a home button with built-in fingerprint sensor. The home button and the thick bezels of the screen give the refurbished iPhone SE 2020 a classic look. This refurbished iPhone is as good as new. This smartphone barely had any scratches.
4.7-inch LCD screen
The iPhone SE 2020 has a 4.7-inch LCD Retina display with True Tone technology. This automatically adjusts the colors on the screen to the ambient light. I can notice this when I'm out in the sun on the balcony. The screen has wide bezels and a home button with a fingerprint sensor at the bottom. Thanks to the compact size and the small screen of the iPhone SE 2020, this refurbished smartphone feels comfortable in your hand.
Fast A13 processor
Apple decided to use the same processor as the devices in the iPhone 11 series for this device, namely the A13 Bionic Chip. That makes this device just as fast. I notice this when I turn the Camera app on and off. I can also effortlessly switch between my Pokemon Go game and the group chat with my friends. Navigating goes smoothly and I haven't noticed any stuttering while using the device.
Single camera lens
The front of the iPhone SE 2020 has a 7-megapixel camera and the back a single 12-megapixel wide-angle lens. Thanks to the A13 processor, the camera is more versatile than you might think at first. I can use it to take portrait photos of people, for example. And the rear camera has Smart HDR, so the camera takes several photos at the same time and chooses the photo with the best lighting. This model doesn't have night mode and Deep Fusion, which make photos you take in darker places more detailed.
Conclusion
The refurbished iPhone SE 2020 is a compact device with a small screen. This means you can easily control it with 1 hand, which I really like. I unlock the iPhone SE 2020 with the fingerprint sensor in the home button. This refurbished smartphone is comparable to the iPhone 11 in terms of speed. This means that I can switch between different apps and games without problems. With the single camera on the back, I can't take the most beautiful photos in every situation.
