iPhone SE 2022: Here’s how to save a load of money on useful accessories
Cases, wireless pads and more can all be re-used
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Buying a new smartphone can be expensive, especially one fromApplelike the newiPhone SE 2022- not because the base cost is high, but because you end up buying loads of extras like acase,portable chargerand headphones.
Well, if you’re checking out theiPhone SE 3 dealsthen you can actually save a lot of money, at least if you’re upgrading from theiPhone SE 2,iPhone 7oriPhone 8.
That’s because the new iPhone has the same build as its predecessor, which in turn was based on a design Apple used years prior for some main-series iPhones.
These devices are all the same size, with an unmoved camera bump and Lightning Port, and with the same display too.
As a result, most iPhone 8 cases will fit the new iPhone SE, so even if you’re changing phones you can stick with your trusty protector.
You can see this on Apple’s website, for example with thisiPhone SE Silicone Case. In the Compatibility section, the second- and third-generation iPhone SE models are listed as well as the seventh- and eight-generation iPhones.
We’ve got a list of thebest iPhone SE caseshere, for if you’re interested in a brand-new case, but if you’re upgrading from one of those other devices, it would be smart to search for iPhone 7 cases to save from the ‘new phone’ tax that some retailers place on new products.
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Other accessories are cross-compatible too including wallet folios, wired andwireless chargersand headphones, so if you are coming from one of those aforementioned devices, you could save a bit of money on the usual upgrades.
Of course, if you have any other iPhone or an Android device, you’re out of luck. But this is a useful bonus for certain Apple users, not an expected measure in the smartphone world, so that’s not the end of the world.
Tom Bedford was deputy phones editor on TechRadar until late 2022, having worked his way up from staff writer. Though he specialized in phones and tablets, he also took on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness, mobile gaming and more. He is based in London, UK and now works for the entertainment site What To Watch.
He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working on TechRadar, he freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, and also spent many years working as a mixologist.
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