7 Hidden iPhone SE Features and Facts You Should Know

Apple announced the iPhone SE as the replacement for the iPhone 8 in its smartphone lineup. The iPhone SE becomes Apple's budget phone and is a great deal for $399. For that price, you get an iPhone 8 form factor with some of the hardware upgrades found in the iPhone 11, including a top-of-the-line processor and new camera capabilities, but that's not all. Continue reading to browse seven hidden features and fun facts that you won't find on the handset's spec sheet.

iPhone 8 Cases Work with the iPhone SE

A new phone needs a new case, and Apple didn't disappoint. The company today launched both silicone and leather cases in a variety of colors for the new iPhone SE. The cases are not the only choices for the iPhone SE, though. Apple confirmed to The Verge that iPhone 8 cases are compatible with the new phone, too. There are a ton of cheap iPhone 8 cases on Amazon.

iPhone SE Is a Scaled-Down iPhone 11

The iPhone SE is priced to replace the iPhone 8, but the budget handset is closer to the iPhone 11 than you may realize. According to the phone's specifications, the iPhone SE has the same A13 processor, portrait mode shooting, Qi wireless charging, Gigabit-class LTE connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.0 specifications as the ?iPhone 11. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO, just like Apple's flagship iPhone 11 models.

AppleCare+ Costs $79, Not $129

Apple's iPhone SE is the company's affordable phone, and its AppleCare+ plan is cheap as well. iPhone SE owners can purchase AppleCare+ for $79, a $50 price drop from the $129 the company charged for the iPhone 8. That's significant savings for a plan that covers up to two cases of accidental damage every 24 months. Keep in mind there are fees associated with each claim. Apple charges $29 fee for a screen replacement and a $99 fee for a full phone replacement. Apple also is offering a Theft and Loss plan for $149.

Standard 5W Powerbrick Included

The iPhone SE is fast?charge capable, allowing it to charge up to 50% in 30 minutes. Unfortunately, the phone ships with the smaller 5W power brick that'll charge the phone slowly. If you want the fast charge feature, you have to shell out for an 18W USB-C adapter if you don't already have one and a USB-C to Lightning cable.

Buying an iPhone SE can Combat COVID-19

Apple partnered with RED to raise money for the fight against HIV and AIDS. Now through the end of September, Apple and RED are donating money from the sales of (PRODUCT)RED devices to the Global Fund to combat COVID-19.

3D Touch? Is No More

Now that the iPhone 8 is discontinued, we can officially say good-bye to Apple's 3D touch technology. The iPhone 8 was the last iPhone with this older touchscreen technology. Replacing 3D touch is the Haptic Touch technology debuted with the iPhone XR, rolled out to iPhone 11 and is now on the iPhone SE.

iPhone SE Wallpapers Available to Download

Every new iPhone ships with a few distinctive wallpapers and the iPhone SE is no exception. These wallpapers have already been shared and posted online for you to download on any iPhone you own.