Apple iPhone SE Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 1136 x 640
Front Camera
1.2 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
iOS
Storage
16 GB
Processor
Apple A9

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone SE
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number A1723
Form Factor Touch
Height 123.8 mm Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Width 58.6 mm Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.6 mm Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Weight 113 g Better than 72 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Rose gold | Silver | Gold | Space grey
Body Material Stainless steel, glass, satin aluminium
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.17 W/kg (body), 1.17 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Lightning
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM

Design of Apple iPhone SE has dimensions of 123.8 mm × 58.6 mm × 7.6 mm and weight of 113 g.

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DISPLAY Apple iPhone SE
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology Retina Display with IPS technology
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1136 x 640 pixels Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 326 ppi Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Max Brightness 500 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Apple iPhone SE is 1136 x 640 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 326 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Apple iPhone SE
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A9
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

The processor type of the Apple iPhone SE is Apple A9.

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MEMORY Apple iPhone SE
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 16 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

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CAMERA Apple iPhone SE
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type BSI
Lens Aperture F/2.2 Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Lens Construction 5-element
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 3x Worse than 83 % of phones rated.
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Live Photo, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Improved noise reduction, Exposure control
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 1.2 Megapixel Worse than 93 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type (Front) BSI
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.4 Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
HDR Mode (Front) Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes (Front) Burst mode, Timer mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Light Source (Front) Retina Flash
Video Resolutions (Front) 1280 x 720 (720p)
Camera Features (Front) FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control

The rear camera of the Apple iPhone SE has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 12 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.2.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 3x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Apple iPhone SE has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 1.2 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The aperture of main lens is F/2.4.

A nice bonus here is the facial recognition function.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone SE
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) -
Standby Time 240 hours Worse than 77 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 840 minutes Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (3G): up to 840 min
Standby: up to 240 hrs
Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs
Playback (video): up to 13 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 50 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion



Standby time is 240 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Apple iPhone SE it is 840 minutes.

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CELLULAR Apple iPhone SE
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System iOS
Intelligent Assistant Siri
Payment Technology Apple Pay
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Apple iPhone SE supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is iOS. Among other benefits It also includes payment technology Apple Pay.

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COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone SE
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS)
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.2 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Apple iPhone SE
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V
FEATURES Apple iPhone SE
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, iCloud Keychain, Spotlight Search, Notification Center, M9 motion coprocessor
OTHERS Apple iPhone SE
Included Accessories Headset, USB cable, power adapter
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

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