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Apple iPhone SE
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Apple iPhone SE Specifications

Released 2016, March 31

The Apple Apple iPhone SE is a sophisticated smartphone featuring a 4.0" display with 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) resolution, powered by the Apple A9 processor.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its 12MP camera system capable of recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps.

The device is equipped with a 1624mAh battery and runs on iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1, officially released 2016, March 21. Released 2016, March 31.

Display

4.0" 640x1136 pixels

Camera

12MP

Chipset

Apple A9

Battery

1624mAh

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the device?

The Apple iPhone SE features a Apple A9 processor, 4.0" display, 12MP main camera, and 1624mAh battery.

What processor (CPU) and GPU does the Apple iPhone SE use?

Apple iPhone SE is powered by Apple A9 (14 nm) with Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister and PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) graphics.

What type of display does Apple iPhone SE have? What is the size and resolution?

IPS LCD 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio) with 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)

What network technologies does Apple iPhone SE support? Does it support 5G?

Apple iPhone SE does not support 5G technology. It supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.

What materials is it made of?

Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame

What are the charging capabilities?

Not specified

What are the camera specifications of Apple iPhone SE?

12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF

What type of security features does Apple iPhone SE have?

Apple iPhone SE features a fingerprint sensor for secure authentication.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)

Platform

OS
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Chipset
Apple A9 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM

Battery

Type
Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
Stand-by
Up to 240 h (3G)
Talk time
Up to 14 h (3G)

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1662, A1723
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29 - A1662
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Body

Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)
Build
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Tests

Performance
Basemark OS II 2.0: 2163
Display
Contrast ratio: 804:1 (nominal), 3.681 (sunlight)
Camera
Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB
Audio quality
Noise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -72.9dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 73h

Launch

Announced
2016, March 21. Released 2016, March 31
Status
Discontinued

Misc

Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Models
A1662, A1723, A1724, iPhone8,4
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
0.72 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)
Price
About 140 EUR

Main Camera

Single
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps

Selfie camera

Single
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video
720p@30fps

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes (Apple Pay only)
Radio
No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0

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