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iPhone SE (2nd generation) specifications
iPhone SE (2nd generation) was introduced by Apple in 2020. 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: iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Finish
- Black • White • (PRODUCT) RED
- Size and Weight
- Width: 2.65 inches (67.3 mm) • Height: 5.45 inches (138.4 mm) • Depth: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm) • Weight: 5.22 ounces (148 grams)
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
- Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Display
- Display
- Retina HD display • 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology • 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi • 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical) • True Tone display • Wide color display (P3) • Haptic Touch • 625 nits max brightness (typical) • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating • Display Zoom • Reachability
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 64GB • 128GB • 256GB
- Chip
- A13 Bionic chip • 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores • 4-core GPU • 8-core Neural Engine
Cameras and video
- Camera
- 12MP Wide camera • ƒ/1.8 aperture • Digital zoom up to 5x • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) • Optical image stabilization • Six‑element lens • LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync • Panorama (up to 63MP) • Sapphire crystal lens cover • Autofocus with Focus Pixels • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Next-generation Smart HDR for photos • Advanced red-eye correction • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Photo geotagging • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps • Optical image stabilization for video • Digital zoom up to 3x • LED True Tone flash • QuickTake video • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) • Continuous autofocus video • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video • Playback zoom • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 • Stereo recording
- Front Camera
- 7MP camera • ƒ/2.2 aperture • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps or 30 fps • Retina Flash • QuickTake video • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Auto HDR for photos • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Video playback: Up to 13 hours • Video playback (streamed): Up to 8 hours • Audio playback: Up to 40 hours • Fast‑charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 12 with 18W adapter or higher (sold separately) • Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery • Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers 13 ) • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- Model A2275* FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) • TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) • CDMA EV‑DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) • UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) • All models Gigabit-class LTE with 2x2 MIMO and LAA 7 • 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology • NFC with reader mode • Express Cards with power reserve
- Location
- Built-in GPS/GNSS • Digital compass • Wi‑Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
- External Buttons and Connectors
- Home/Touch ID sensor • Volume up/down • Ring/Silent • Side button • Built‑in stereo speaker • Lightning connector • Built‑in microphone
- Sensors
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor • Barometer • Three‑axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
- SIM Card
- Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) 14 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 15 • iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy. • See what’s new in iOS
Audio and media
- Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 7 • Wi‑Fi calling 7 • Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay • Screen sharing • Spatial audio • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
- Audio Playback
- Audio formats supported: AAC-LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM,Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) • Stereo playback • User‑configurable maximum volume limit
- Video Playback
- Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG • Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, and HLG • Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2‑enabled smart TV • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) 9
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhoneSE • USB-C to Lightning Cable • Documentation
Additional specifications
- Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores, within apps, and on the web • Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash 4 • Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac • Pay for your ride using Express Transit 5
- Apple Card
- Credit card created by Apple, designed for iPhone • Get unlimited 3% Daily Cash at Apple and select merchants, 2% with Apple Pay, and 1% everywhere else • Use the Wallet app to apply for, manage, and use Apple Card • Titanium, laser‑etched physical credit card for use where Apple Pay is not accepted yet • Share with up to five people, 13 years or older, in your Family Sharing group to track expenses, manage spending, and build credit together (for those over 18) 6
- Video Calling
- FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi • FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over Wi‑Fi • Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay • Screen sharing • Portrait mode in FaceTime video • Spatial audio • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes • Zoom with rear‑facing camera
- Siri
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more • Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Hey Siri” • Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps
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 (2nd generation) technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support