iPhone SE

Finish

Black | White | Red

Capacity

64GB | 128GB

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)

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

Chip

A13 Bionic chip
6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
4-core GPU
8-core Neural Engine

Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant

Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

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)

Touch ID

Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button

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
Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Cellular and Wireless

Location

Built-in GPS/GNSS
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation

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

Audio Calling

FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Wi‑Fi calling
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, 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)

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

External Buttons and Connectors

Home/Touch ID sensor
Volume up/down
Ring/Silent
Side button
Built‑in stereo speaker
Built‑in microphone
Lightning connector
Built‑in microphone
Built‑in stereo speaker

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 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers)
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

Sensors

Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Barometer
Three‑axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

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.

Accessibility

Built‑in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPhone.

Features include:

SIM Card

Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
iPhone SE is not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.

Rating for Hearing Aids

M3, T4

Mail Attachment Support

Viewable document types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz (USDZ Universal)

System Requirements

Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access

Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:

• macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
• macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
• Windows 7 or later using iTunes 12.10.10 or later

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

In the Box

iPhone with iOS 15
USB-C to Lightning Cable
Documentation