On April 24, Apple launched its iPhone SE 2020 for CNY 3299 ($465). It is the cheapest Apple phone currently available, but it is still not as cheap as it should be.
Recently, a local cybersurfer uploaded a simple teardown video of the iPhone SE 2020. In that teardown video, the iPhone SE 2020 was compared with the iPhone 8. Overall, Apple didn’t let everyone down because the new phone is a derivative of the iPhone 8.
After the teardown, it was observed that most of the iPhone SE 2020 components are identical to the iPhone 8 components. However, some things like the modem, WiFi chip, battery, and flashlight settings are still different from the iPhone 8. In addition, the camera module and processor are the same as the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, which are also Apple’s latest flagships.
The iPhone SE 2020 seems to outperform the iPhone 8 in almost every way. However, according to the news on Weibo, the cost of the iPhone SE 2020 is 18% lower than the iPhone 8, about $217 (CNY 1539), which is also why the price is close to the people.
The iPhone SE 2020 (64GB Variant) costs only $217, including parts, which is still 18% lower than the iPhone 8. Compared with the iPhone 8 (value 38%) and the iPhone 11 (cost 48%), buying an iPhone SE 2020 is quite cost-effective for consumers.