Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen)

256 GB, Midnight, 4.70", SIM + eSIM, 12 Mpx, 5G

Storage capacity

Product details

You'll love it. From the power to the price. Lightning fast A15 Bionic chip. Great battery and a super-strong camera. Plus the hardest glass in a smartphone and a home button with secure Touch ID.
- 4.7" Retina HD Display (11.94 cm diagonal)

- Advanced single camera system with 12 MP wide-angle camera, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles,Portrait Mode and 4K video up to 60 fps.

- 7 MP FaceTime HD camera with Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Portrait Mode and 1080p video recording

- A15 Bionic chip for super fast performance

- Up to 15 hours of video playback

- 5G capable

- Rugged design and IP67 water protection

- Home button with Touch ID for secure authentication

- iOS 15 is packed with new features so you can do more with your iPhone than ever before

Key specifications

Memory
4 GB
Storage capacity
256 GB
Display size (inches)
4.70"
Image resolution
1334 x 750 pixels
Operating system
iOS
Capacity
2018 mAh
Number of cameras
Single Camera
Item number
19817067

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
MMXM3ZD/A
Release date
18.3.2022

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Midnight

Material

Case material
Metal
Specific material description
Aluminium

Smartphone features

Model range
iPhone SE
Mobile features
Fingerprint
SAR value
0.98 W/kg

Operating system

Operating system
iOS
Operating System Version
iOS 15

Display properties

Display size (inches)
4.70"
Screen technology
Retina
Panel technology
IPS
Image resolution
1334 x 750 pixels
Aspect ratio
16:9
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Pixel density
326 ppi

Second screen

Display size (inches)
4.69"

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
5G
5G Mode
SA (Standalone)
Connectivity
Bluetooth
NFC
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.0
Audio features
AAC

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Single Camera
Camera resolution
12 Mpx
F number main camera
1.80 f
Camera feature
HDR
Night mode
Portrait mode
Wide-angle
Image stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Zoom
Digital Zoom
DXOMARK Camera Score
100
Front camera resolution
7 Mpx
F number front camera
2.20 f
Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K
Refresh rate at max. resolution
60p

Interface

USB connector type
Lightning

Processor

Mobile processor
Apple A15 Bionic
Number of processor cores
6 -Core
Processor clock frequency
3 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
4 GB
Storage capacity
256 GB

SIM

SIM card type
eSIM
Nano SIM
SIM type
SIM + eSIM
SIM slot
Nano SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Proximity sensor

Navigation system properties

Type of satellite navigation system
Compass
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
QZSS
Navigation software
Apple Maps

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Capacity
2018 mAh
Charging technology
Fast Charge
Qi Wireless Charging

Durability

Protection type (IP code)
IP67

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri
Smarthome communication standard
Apple HomeKit

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Documentation
Smartphone
USB-C to Lightning cable

Repairability index

The reparability index
6.5

Product dimensions

Height
7.30 mm
Width
67.30 mm
Length
138.40 mm
Weight
144 g

Package dimensions

Length
15.70 cm
Width
8.80 cm
Height
3 cm
Weight
282 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
  • 2.Samsung
  • 2.Zebra
  • 4.Motorola
  • 4.Xiaomi

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 10.Samsung
  • 10.Xiaomi
  • 12.Apple
  • 12.Gigaset
  • 12.Nothing

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.Cat
  • 5.Apple
  • 6.Fairphone
  • 6.Nokia
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good81/100
Good79/100
Rank 17 out of 41Stiftung WarentestSmartphones im Test - Das beste Handy für SieReleaseAugust 2022

Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life is hardly conceivable without a smartphone. It is therefore all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. The Stiftung Warentest smartphone test answers the question of which model is the test winner and which ones lack stability or basic functions...

Very good98/100
MAC LIFE Logo
MAC LIFESingle testReleaseJuly 2022
  • PositiveTop performance at a lower price, 5G, good camera
  • NegativeNo night mode

The sensible iPhone. There are trade-offs in display technology, size and camera, but in terms of performance and connectivity, the SE is on a par with the iPhone 13.

Good76/100
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curved.deSingle testReleaseJune 2022
  • Positiveoutstanding performance
  • Positivestrong sound
  • Positivecurrent iOS operating system
  • PositiveGood camera overall
  • Negativeantiquated design
  • NegativeObsolete display technology
Very good90/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseApril 2022
  • PositiveExcellent performance
  • PositiveLong battery life
  • PositiveLow entry price for an iPhone
  • NegativeLow display resolution
  • NegativeVery long charging time for a small battery
  • NegativeNot good photo quality in low light
Good70/100
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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseApril 2022

In its current edition, the iPhone SE is losing its status as the clear price tip among iPhones. On the one hand, Apple has raised the price of the SE, on the other hand, the 12 mini, which has been available for one and a half years but is better equipped, is hardly more expensive...

Very good83/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseMarch 2022

The iPhone SE is a successful upgrade for trend-avoiders who love the classic design of the iPhone 8 with home button: The processor is blazingly fast, making the SE future-proof together with 5G. The tiny screen is weak, but the camera and battery offer decent performance. But if you're looking for an affordable and handy iPhone, you should go for the 12 mini with OLED and a better camera.