Apple iPhone SE
Apple · Released September 23, 2023

iPhone SE

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Key specs
Modules
12 MP
Display type
IPS LCD
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS LCD
Size
4" (102 mm)
Resolution
640x1136
Performance
Processor
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
RAM
2 GB
Storage
16GB
Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2
Battery
Capacity
1624 mAh
Body
Weight
4 oz (113 g)
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display4" (102 mm)IPS LCD
AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbudsBT Bluetooth 4.2
ChipsetDual-core 1.84 GHz Twister2 GB RAM
Main camera12 MP12 MP · wide
Front camera1.2 MP1.2 MP · wide
RAM / storage2 GB · 16GB
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Apple iPhone SE
This deviceiPhone SE
VS
iPhone 7
AlternativeiPhone 7
Display
4"4.7"
Chipset
Dual-core 1.84 GHz TwisterQuad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Battery
16241960
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Apple iPhone SE
This deviceiPhone SE
VS
AlternativeiPhone 8
Display
4"4.7"
Chipset
Dual-core 1.84 GHz TwisterHexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
Battery
16241821
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Apple iPhone SE
This deviceiPhone SE
VS
iPhone 6s
AlternativeiPhone 6s
Display
4"4.7"
Chipset
Dual-core 1.84 GHz TwisterDual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Battery
16241715
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Product data

Full specifications

32 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
IPS LCD
Pixel density
326 ppi
HDR
HDR10+

Main camera

Modules
12 MP

Selfie camera

Modules
1.2 MP

Network

Technology
LTE

Connectivity

NFC
✓

Body

Form factor
Bar

Launch & Software

Released
September 23, 2023
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