Apple iPhone SE 2020 spotted on Flipkart

After years of rumours, Apple finally announced the Apple iPhone SE 2020 on April 15, just a day after OnePlus 8 series launch. The phone is now set to go on sale in India on Flipkart starting at Rs 42,500 for the base 64GB storage variant. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak around the world, many countries are under lockdown and as such, smartphones launches have been postponed or moved online. 

The Indian government recently eased up the lockdown restrictions in place, allowing e-commerce companies to start delivering non-essential goods such as mobile phones and laptops to Green and Orange zones. Flipkart has put up a banner for the iPhone SE 2020 on its app, asking users to register their interest in getting the phone. 

The iPhone SE 2020 looks similar to the iPhone 8, but has the brains of the iPhone 11. It’s got a 4.7-inch display, Touch ID and is powered by the A13 Bionic chip. 

Apple iPhone SE 2020 price and availability

Apple iPhone SE 2020 starts at Rs 42,500 for the base variant with 64GB storage, Rs 47,800 for the 128GB model and the maxed-out 256GB storage variant for Rs 58,300. The phone will be available in black, white and Product (Red) colour options to choose from.

Additionally, Apple is offering it’s Apple TV subscription for buyers of iPhone SE 2020 for a period of one year.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 specifications

The iPhone SE 2020 features a 4.7-inch HD+ retina display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and has an aluminium frame that lends it 7.3mm thickness, weighing in under 148 grams. The phone is also IP67 rated, making it resistant to dust and water for up to 1 meters for 30 minutes.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 is powered by the A13 Bionic chipset with hexa-core CPU and quad-core graphics. This is paired with 3GB RAM and buyers have 64GB/128GB/256GB storage options to choose from. 

The phone has a single 12MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and support for PDAF and Optical Image Stabilization. It can record in 4K UHD at up to 60fps and slow-motion videos at up to 240fps. On the front, there’s a 7MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

Apple’s Touch ID makes a return in the form of a physical fingerprint reader that doubles up as a home button. 

The iPhone SE 2020 is fitted with a 1800mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging and is also compatible with Qi wireless chargers.