New iPhone SE supports 5G but at “low speed”

Apple yesterday introduced the long-awaited third generation iPhone SE. Although there have been incredible speculations about the smartphone, only the closest to the truth have been correct this time. The new model is very similar to the iPhone SE (2020) in terms of design and technical features.

“We’re bringing 5G to our most affordable iPhone,” said Francesca Sweet, iPhone product line manager during Apple’s March 8 event. However, the 5G technology in the iPhone SE (2022) is significantly slower than the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13. Because the device includes a lower cost 5G modem.

, which can offer limited speed

When we look at the specifications of the new iPhone SE, a 5G modem operating at sub-6 GHz frequencies with 2×2 MIMO We see it contains. On the other hand, the iPhone 13 series has a more advanced modem with mmWave support, which is the fastest 5G interface. Of course, let us remind you that this applies to models sold in the USA.

As a result, iPhone SE (2022) supports 5G connectivity but will not be able to push the speed limits of this technology. However, since the compact iPhone is already seen in the “budget-friendly” category, it is possible to rationalize Apple’s decision in this direction.