Apple is still selling the iPhone XR, but the new iPhone SE means there's only one reason to buy the old one

Mary MeisenzahlApr 19, 2020, 20:23 IST

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Apple announced the new iPhone SE on Wednesday, an updated version of the company's smaller and cheaper iPhone originally released in 2016.
Apple also still sells the iPhone XR, one of the company's more affordable iPhones.
The SE and XR are comparable, but the SE is cheaper and has an upgraded processor, though the XR has a bigger display.
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On Wednesday, Apple announced the second-generation of its cheaper iPhone SE, originally released in 2016.

The new iPhone SE will start at $399, using the same processor as 2019's iPhone 11, but at a lower price point.

The new iPhone is available for preorder starting on Friday, and Apple says it will ship starting on April 24, replacing the current budget option of the $449 iPhone 8 in Apple's lineup.

Customers looking to buy a new iPhone without spending a lot will likely be choosing between the new iPhone SE and the next cheapest, the older iPhone XR, which retails for $599

Here are the differences between the two:

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However, that difference could be the main reason to buy the iPhone XR over the SE.

The biggest difference between the two phones is their size, and the iPhone SE's small size might actually be a plus.

The iPhone XR has a bit better battery life.

The iPhone XR has a slightly better screen resolution compared to the iPhone SE.

The iPhone XR has Animoji and Memoji, but the iPhone SE doesn't.

The iPhone SE has the phone button, which other new iPhones have done away with.

The iPhone SE has Touch ID, while the iPhone XR has Face ID.

The iPhone SE has Apple's newest and fastest smartphone chip, which Apple says is 20% faster than the previous generation.

By dimensions, the iPhone SE is also shorter and slimmer — perfect for someone looking for a more petite phone.

The iPhone SE is nearly an ounce and a half lighter than the XR.

Both phones have basically the same cameras.

The iPhone SE also offers more storage capacity options than the XR currently does.

The iPhone SE is significantly less expensive than the XR.

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