Apple iPhone SE

Added: 04.07.16 | Updated: 04.30.24
  • Model: iPhone SE
  • Brand: Apple
  • Rating: 4.13 out of 5 (32 votes)
  • Price: 300 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2016
  • Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
  • Weight: 113 g
  • Chipset: Apple A9 (14 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 16/32/64/128 GB
  • Screen: LED-backlit IPS LCD 4 inches
  • Battery: 1624 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 1.2MP

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Apple iPhone SE specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Apple iPhone SE Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Apple iPhone SE

Other names

Supported LTE Networks

Launch date

2016, March

Apple iPhone SE PricePrice

First price

300 EUR

Apple iPhone SE dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

4.87 in (123.8 mm)

Width

2.31 in ( 58.6 mm)

Depth

0.3 in ( 7.6 mm)

Weight

3.99 oz (113 grams)

Build materials

Front glass, aluminum body

Water resistant

Colors

Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold

Case

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Apple iPhone SE screenScreen

Technology LED-backlit IPS LCD
Size

4 in

Screen Area

44.1 cm2

Resolution

640 x 1136 px

Points per inch

326 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

60.8%

Screen protector

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Apple iPhone SE ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Apple A9 (14 nm)

CPU

- Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister

GPU

- PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)

Apple iPhone SE Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16/32/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Apple iPhone SE SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3

User Interface

Apple iPhone SE main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3'', 1.22µm, PDAF

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps

Apple iPhone SE selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)

Features

Face detection, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 720p@30fps

Apple iPhone SE Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723 
CDMA 800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723
-3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1662, A1723 
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1662, A1723 
TD‑SCDMA - A1723
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700) - A1662 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - A1723
SIM Card Nano-SIM
Speed HSPA, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.72 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)    
SAR 1.17 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)    

Apple iPhone SE wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes (Apple Pay only)
USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector

Apple iPhone SE Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

1624 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Endurance

Standby - Up to 240 h (2G) / Up to 240 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 14 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 50 h

Charging

-

Apple iPhone SE sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others -16-bit/44.1kHz audio
-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-Siri natural language commands and dictation
--Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Performance Benchmark

Apple iPhone SE antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 10 Total240258 (Position 272 out of 278)
Antutu 10 CPU71620 (Position 198 out of 201)
Antutu 10 GPU72243 (Position 161 out of 201)
Antutu 10 Mem44386 (Position 199 out of 201)
Antutu 10 UX52009 (Position 200 out of 201)
Antutu 8 Score177368 (Position 681 out of 1146)
Antutu 7 Score131789 (Position 237 out of 2128)

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Apple iPhone SE geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core614 (Position 293 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core912 (Position 460 out of 577)
GeekBench 6 Metal2687 (Position 30 out of 30)
GeekBench 5 Single Core541 (Position 754 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core995 (Position 1273 out of 1873)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Apple. However, there may be differences in specifications.

*Source of data https://www.apple.com/iphone-se/specs/

Review of Apple iPhone SE

While we get the feel the smartphone market is filled with models with huge displays. If earlier 5-inch devices were perceived as "shovels", now they are something average in size. With such a display diagonal, you won't amaze anyone. The size chase has led manufacturers to some extremes, and others have guessed that consumers have different needs. Accordingly, Apple offered the 4-inch iPhone SE smartphone without any reservations. What are its pros and cons - this we will find out in the next lines. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Apple iPhone SE cost?

The price of the Apple iPhone SE varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 300 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Apple iPhone SE come out?

Apple iPhone SE mobile was launched on in these colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold.

What is the size and weight of Apple iPhone SE ?

The Apple iPhone SE has dimensions of Height: 123.8 mm Width: 58.6 mm Thickness: 7.6 mm and weighs approximately 113 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Apple iPhone SE?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 640 x 1136 px at a pixel density of 326 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Apple iPhone SE have?

Device comes with chipset Apple A9 (14 nm) with processor Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister. Apple iPhone SE is available with internal memory of 16/32/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Apple iPhone SE?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3'', 1.22µm, PDAF and features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Apple iPhone SE?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard) and features like Face detection, HDR, panorama