Apple · iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone SE (3rd generation) specifications
iPhone SE (3rd generation) was introduced by Apple in 2022. 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
- (PRODUCT) RED • Starlight • Midnight
- 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: 5.09 ounces (144 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
- A15 Bionic chip • 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores • 4-core GPU • 16-core Neural Engine
Cameras and video
- Camera
- 12MP Main camera • ƒ/1.8 aperture • Digital zoom up to 5x • Portrait mode with Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with six effects • Optical image stabilization • 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 • Deep Fusion • Smart HDR 4 • Photographic Styles • 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 • Night mode Time‑lapse • 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 Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with six effects • Deep Fusion • Smart HDR 4 • Photographic Styles • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps or 30 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Night mode Time‑lapse • Retina Flash • QuickTake video • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Video playback Up to 15 hours • Video playback (streamed) Up to 10 hours • Audio playback Up to 50 hours • Fast‑charge capable Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) • Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery • Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers 12 )
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79) • FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) • TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) • UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) • 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 2x2 MIMO 6 • LTE Advanced with 2x2 MIMO and LAA 6 • Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO • Bluetooth 5.0 • NFC with reader mode • Express Cards with power reserve
- Location
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou • Digital compass • Wi‑Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
- External Buttons and Connectors
- Front camera • Side button • SIM tray • Home button/Touch ID • Lightning connector • Volume buttons • Ring/Silent switch • Rear camera • Flash
- Sensors
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor • Barometer • Three‑axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
- SIM Card
- Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) 13 • Dual eSIM support 13
Software and security
- Touch ID
- Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
- Operating System
- iOS • iOS 18 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 • iPhone User Guide
Audio and media
- Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 6 • Wi‑Fi calling 6 • 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
- Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus • Stereo playback • User‑configurable maximum volume limit
- Video Playback
- Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes • Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG • Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑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) 8
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone SE • 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
- Video Calling
- FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi • FaceTime HD video calling over 5G or 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
- Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more • Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri” • Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
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 (3rd generation) technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support