Apple iPhone SE 32 GB Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 1136 x 640
Front Camera
1.2 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
iOS 10
Storage
32 GB
Processor
Apple A9

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
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 Space grey | Silver | Gold | Rose gold
Body Material Stainless steel, glass, satin aluminium
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.97 W/kg (body), 0.72 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Lightning
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM

The Apple iPhone SE 32 GB has a height of 123.8 mm, a width of 58.6 mm and a thickness of 7.6 mm. The weight of the phone is 113 g.

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DISPLAY Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
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.
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. 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 32 GB 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. Display´s pixel density is 326 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

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PROCESSOR Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A9
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

Apple iPhone SE 32 GB is equipped with Apple A9.

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MEMORY Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 32 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. 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. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

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CAMERA Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
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), 1280 x 720 (720p), 3840 x 2160 (4K)
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 32 GB 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. The resolution of the main lens is 12 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.2 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

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. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Apple iPhone SE 32 GB has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 1.2 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.4.

A nice bonus here is the facial recognition function.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
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 (WCDMA): up to 840 min
Standby: up to 240 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): 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 and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Apple iPhone SE 32 GB is provided with a talk time about 840 minutes.

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CELLULAR Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System iOS 10
Intelligent Assistant Siri
Payment Technology Apple Pay
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Apple iPhone SE 32 GB supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is iOS 10. Among other benefits It also includes payment technology Apple Pay.

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COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
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, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 1700 CDMA2000 1X (AWS), 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

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.2, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Apple iPhone SE 32 GB
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 32 GB
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 32 GB
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods
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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