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The Midrange Phone Dilemma: Apple’s iPhone SE vs. Android Alternatives
The debate between iOS and Android can go on indefinitely, but one undeniable advantage of the Android platform is its availability of quality midrange smartphones that Apple currently lacks.
What Constitutes a “Decent” Smartphone?
When I refer to a “decent” phone, I mean one that I can wholeheartedly endorse. Not just something that’s acceptable if you have no other choice—this has been my stance on recommending the iPhone SE in recent years. Do you recall the original SE? Launched in 2016, it featured an A9 chip housed in an older design for $399, compared to $649 for the iPhone 6S. It remains a reliable device; mine still performs exceptionally well.
The Evolution of the iPhone SE
Fast forward to today, and we find ourselves with two more iterations of this model—the current version starts at $429, making it Apple’s most budget-friendly option yet. For this price point, users receive a robustly constructed smartphone…
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