The iPhone SE (2020) has undergone the DxOMark camera test, and the phone has managed to score a total of 101 points for its camera and a modest 84 points for its selfie camera. The phone was launched in India in April and aims to offer modest specs at a cheaper price. DxOMark praises the exposure and contrast of the iPhone SE (2020). However, he claims the device ‘falls short for zoom and bokeh shots compared to the best-performing ones.
In the DxOMark camera review, the iPhone SE (2020) scores 103 points for its photo-taking skills and 98 points for its video-recording skills. The review says the phone works well in exposure and color areas and manages to preserve detail in outdoor shots as well. However, there is a bit of a letdown on the zoom and bokeh shots due to the lack of a dedicated depth sensor. The iPhone SE (2020) sits somewhere between the Redmi K20 Pro (with an overall score of 102) and the iPhone XR (with an overall score of 101).
DxoMark notes that the portrait mode of the iPhone SE (2020) struggles with depth estimation and often blurs objects connected to the subject. The review says that the details in the zoom shots of the iPhone SE are also low. He adds: “It’s not as consistent as some of the best 4K devices we’ve tested, with texture rendering slowing down a bit indoors and more noticeably in low light.” IPhone SE (2020) camera autofocus is also said to be acceptable with the exact words “could be improved.” The iPhone SE (2020) photo score matches that of older devices like Google Pixel 3.
In the selfie segment, the newly released Apple device scored 85 points per photo and 83 points per video. The front camera is renowned for its precise white balance and its exposure to the lens. The review says that the details are well preserved at a closer distance and the depth estimate is accurate for the simulated bokeh and the spotlights are nice.
However, the background details of the iPhone SE (2020) are smooth when taking selfies, and noise is visible in all tested conditions. It is important to know that the iPhone SE (2020) is positioned in the mid-range segment, and its scores are quite competitive with phones that are at similar prices.
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