What should users of the new "iPhone SE" and old models replace?

Apple announced the new model "iPhone SE (2nd generation)".

　Since it inherited the name of the iPhone SE (1st generation) released in March 2016, many people may be familiar with the name. Since it is the same "SE", it inherits the concept of "slightly smaller than the standard model and cheaper", but the size and design of the former "iPhone SE" are completely different. In terms of specifications, the iPhone SE (2nd generation) can be said to be a refined model of the iPhone 8.

It is rare to reuse model names on iPhones. However, it is common for Apple's other products, for example, the iPad inherits the same name for the entire lineup, and the Mac model name does not change from generation to generation. Therefore, in various media, including this magazine, generations are often indicated by notation such as (X generation) (20XX model).

　The price of the SIM-free model of the new "iPhone SE" is 44,800 yen (excluding tax, the same below) for the cheapest 64GB model, 49,800 yen for the 128GB model, and 60,800 yen for the 256GB model. It is considerably cheaper than other iPhones. The "iPhone 11" that appeared in the fall of 2019 is also a model with high cost performance, but it seems dim to the low price of the iPhone SE (2nd generation).

For those who were expecting a small 4-inch model, it may be said that it is a "SE", but even so, those who thought that "iPhone 11 is a little expensive and I don't want to replace it" It is the model of choice for

　The author has not yet obtained the actual machine, but in this article, based on the announced specs, etc., I would like to explain how to think about replacement compared to past models.