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iPhone SE (1st generation) specifications
iPhone SE (1st generation) was introduced by Apple in 2016. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.
Software support: Not listed for iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Finish
- Silver • Gold • Space Gray • Rose Gold
- Size and Weight
- Height: 4.87 inches (123.8 mm) • Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm) • Depth: 0.30 inch (7.6 mm) • Weight: 3.99 ounces (113 grams)
Display
- Display
- Retina display • 4-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology • 1136‑by‑640‑pixel resolution at 326 ppi • 800:1 contrast ratio (typical) • Full sRGB standard • 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) • Fingerprint‑resistant oleophobic coating • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 16GB • 32GB • 64GB • 128GB
- Chip
- A9 chip with 64‑bit architecture • Embedded M9 motion coprocessor
Cameras and video
- Camera
- 12‑megapixel camera • ƒ/2.2 aperture • Five‑element lens • 5x digital zoom • Live Photos with stabilization • Local tone mapping • Face detection • True Tone flash • Sapphire crystal lens cover • Backside illumination sensor • Hybrid IR filter • Autofocus with Focus Pixels • Tap to focus with Focus Pixels • Exposure control • Noise reduction • Auto HDR for photos • Panorama (up to 63 megapixels) • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Timer mode • Photo geotagging
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording at 30 fps • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps • 3x digital zoom • True Tone flash • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) • Continuous autofocus video • Face detection • Noise reduction • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Take 8-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video • Playback zoom • Video geotagging
- FaceTime HD Camera
- 1.2‑megapixel photos • ƒ/2.4 aperture • Retina Flash • 720p HD video recording • Auto HDR for photos • Backside illumination sensor • Face detection • Burst mode • Exposure control • Timer mode
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Talk time : Up to 14 hours on 3G • Internet use : Up to 12 hours on 3G, • up to 13 hours on LTE, • up to 13 hours on Wi-Fi • Video playback : Up to 13 hours • Audio playback : Up to 50 hours • Standby time : Up to 10 days
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- Model A1662 * LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) • CDMA EV‑DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) • UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) • Model A1723 * LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) • TD‑LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) • TD‑SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) • All models 802.11ac Wi‑Fi • Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology • NFC
- Location
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS • Digital compass • Wi‑Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
- External Buttons and Connectors
- Touch ID sensor • Volume up/down • Ring/Silent • On/Off - Sleep/Wake • 3.5 mm headphone jack • Lightning connector • Microphone • Built‑in speaker
- Sensors
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor • Three‑axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
- SIM Card
- Nano-SIM iPhone SE is not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.
Software and security
- Touch ID
- Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
- Operating System
- iOS 11 • With new features and capabilities that let you get more done quickly and easily, iOS 11 makes iPhone more powerful, personal, and intelligent than ever. • See what’s new in iOS 11
Audio and media
- Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 4 • Wi‑Fi calling 4
- Audio Playback
- Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV • User‑configurable maximum volume limit
- Headphones
- EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug • Storage and travel case
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone with iOS 11 • EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug • Lightning to USB Cable • USB Power Adapter • Documentation
Additional specifications
- Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores, within apps, and on the web • Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac • Receive and redeem rewards using rewards cards
- Video Calling
- FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
- TV and Video
- AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) • Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG‑4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M‑JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
- Siri
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more • Get intelligent suggestions in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more • Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri” • Listen and identify songs
- Built‑in Apps
- Camera • Photos • Health • Messages • Phone • FaceTime • Mail • Music • Wallet • Safari • Maps • Siri • Calendar • iTunes Store • App Store • Notes • News • Contacts • iBooks • Home • Weather • Reminders • Clock • TV • Stocks • Calculator • Voice Memos • Compass • Podcasts • Watch • Tips • Files • Find My iPhone • Find My Friends • Settings
Before buying
- Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
- Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
- Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.
Sources
- Official iPhone SE (1st generation) technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support