Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.7", 1334 x 750
Front Camera
7 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
iOS 15
Storage
128 GB
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic

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Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number A2783
Form Factor Touch
Height 138.4 mm Better than 53 % of phones rated.
Width 67.3 mm Worse than 51 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.3 mm Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Weight 144 g Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Starlight | Red | Midnight
Body Material Aluminium, glass
Protection Dustproof, water-resistant, splash-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IEC 60529 IP67
SAR Value 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Lightning
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

Design of Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB has dimensions of 138.4 mm × 67.3 mm × 7.3 mm and weight of 144 g. The water resistance of the phone´s design is also worth mentioning.

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DISPLAY Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology Retina HD display with IPS technology
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.7" Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1334 x 750 pixels Better than 64 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 326 ppi Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Max Brightness 625 cd/m² Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Contrast Ratio 1400:1
Display Enhancement Technology Dolby Vision
Display Features Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, Haptic touch, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

The screen size reaches 4.7" 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 (3rd generation) 128 GB is 1334 x 750 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 (3rd generation) 128 GB
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A15 Bionic

The processor type of the Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB is Apple A15 Bionic.

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MEMORY Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 128 GB Better than 90 % of phones rated.

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 128 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. If you expect to store low thousands of photos, some songs, few movies or games on your phone, then you can easily get by with a medium memory size. Phones with this size of memory also has the advantage of a lower purchase price. If you don't plan to use your phone for 4K video creation and storage, using hundreds of apps etc. then you should feel free to go with this memory size. 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 (3rd generation) 128 GB
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/1.8 Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Lens Construction 6-element
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 5x Better than 64 % of phones rated.
Special Effects Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono
HDR Mode Smart HDR
Camera Modes Burst mode, Panorama, Live Photos, Timelapse video, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
Light Source True Tone LED flash
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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, geotagging, Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, Extended dynamic range for video, HEIF image capture, Digital zoom up to 3x for video, QuickTake video, Deep Fusion, Photographic Styles
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 7 Megapixel Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono
HDR Mode (Front) Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes (Front) Burst mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
Light Source (Front) Retina Flash
Video Resolutions (Front) 1280 x 720 (720p), 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps
Camera Features (Front) Auto image stabilisation, Cinematic video stabilisation, QuickTake video, Deep Fusion

The rear camera of the Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 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. 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/1.8.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 5x. 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. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 7 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/2.2.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) -
Wireless Charging Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi
Run Time Details Playback (audio): up to 50 hrs
Playback (video): up to 15 hrs
Playback (streamed video): up to 10 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

Many users will also welcome the wireless charging feature. Wireless charging keeps your phone from overheating and also protects the connector from wear and tear. On the other hand, it does cause some power loss.

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CELLULAR Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Operating System iOS 15
Intelligent Assistant Siri
Payment Technology Apple Pay
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB supports 5G. 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 15. Among other benefits It also includes payment technology Apple Pay.

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COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB
Data Transmission EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n79, n40, n25, n12, n48, n30
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12, TDD 3500, FDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.

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 5.0 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 (3rd generation) 128 GB
Supported Digital Audio Standards Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2
Supported Digital Video Standards M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound
Video Enhancements HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
FEATURES Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features MIMO technology, Apple TV support (2nd or later), AirPlay Mirroring, Third‑generation Neural Engine, Express Transit cards with power reserve, 4K HDR AirPlay Mirroring, FaceTime HD (1080p), 16‑core Neural Engine
OTHERS Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB
Included Accessories Lightning to USB-C cable
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

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