Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
Price:
$399
(originally launched at $399)
64GB base variant · Launched April 2020 · Current Status: Discontinued by Apple
Apple iPhone SE (2nd Generation) features the iPhone 8 chassis with aerospace-grade aluminum and glass back, a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, A13 Bionic chip (same as iPhone 11 series), 12MP rear camera with Portrait mode and Smart HDR, 7MP front camera, Touch ID, IP67 water resistance, and 1,821 mAh battery with wireless charging support. Launched at $399, it was discontinued in March 2022.
LAUNCH
| Announced | April 15, 2020 |
| Released | April 24, 2020 |
| Discontinued | March 2022 |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 4.7 inches (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 pixels (Retina HD display) |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Display Type | Retina HD IPS LCD, True Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Haptic Touch |
| Brightness | 625 nits (typical max brightness) |
| Features | True Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Haptic Touch (replaces 3D Touch), Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Protection | Glass front and back, aluminum frame |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7nm+) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x 2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x 1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| GPU | Apple-designed 4-core GPU |
| Neural Engine | Yes (3rd-generation Neural Engine) |
| RAM | 3 GB (LPDDR4X) |
| Operating System | Launched with iOS 13.4; upgradable to iOS 18.x |
| Machine Learning / AI | A13 Neural Engine; Apple Intelligence: Not supported |
| Graphics Support | Metal 3, ARKit |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | Runs at 60 FPS on Smooth settings; 30–40 FPS on HD graphics; A13 chip handles well but thermal throttling occurs in compact chassis |
| Free Fire | Stable 60 FPS on High/Ultra graphics settings |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 60 FPS on Very High graphics + Max FPS; stable performance |
| Genshin Impact | Medium settings at 30–40 FPS; Higher settings cause thermal throttling due to compact design |
| Asphalt 9: Legends | Stable 60 FPS on High graphics settings |
| Overall Gaming Performance | The A13 Bionic chip (same as iPhone 11 series) delivers strong performance. However, the compact chassis and 1,821 mAh battery lead to faster thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions compared to larger iPhones. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v8 Total | ~460,000 – 480,000 |
| Geekbench 5 Single-Core | ~1,330 |
| Geekbench 5 Multi-Core | ~3,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~1,850 – 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~3,900 – 4,100 |
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8 aperture, 5-element lens, OIS, Focus Pixels |
| Features | Portrait Mode with Depth Control, Portrait Lighting (6 effects), Next-generation Smart HDR, QuickTake video, 4K video recording, Extended dynamic range up to 30fps, Cinematic video stabilization |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 5x digital zoom |
| Stabilization | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Camera Features | Panorama (up to 63MP), Smart HDR, Auto HDR, Exposure control, Noise reduction, Face detection, Burst mode, Timer mode, Geo-tagging |
| Limitations | No Night Mode, No Deep Fusion, No Ultra Wide camera |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 7 MP FaceTime HD, f/2.2 aperture, Retina Flash |
| Features | Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting (6 effects), Smart HDR, Auto HDR, 1080p HD video recording, QuickTake video |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 4K UHD @ 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p HD @ 25/30/60fps, 720p HD @ 30fps; Extended dynamic range up to 30fps; Cinematic video stabilization up to 4K |
| Video Digital Zoom | Up to 3x digital zoom |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 120fps, 720p @ 240fps |
| QuickTake | Yes (long-press shutter to record video) |
| Front Video | 1080p HD @ 30fps |
| Audio | Stereo audio recording, Audio Zoom |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 1,821 mAh (same as iPhone 8) |
| Video Playback | Up to 13 hours |
| Audio Playback | Up to 40 hours |
| Fast Charging | Up to 50% in 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher (adapter sold separately) |
CHARGING
| Connector | Lightning |
| Wired Charging | Fast charging via Lightning (18W adapter or higher, sold separately) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W) |
| Fast Charging | Yes (up to 50% in 30 minutes with 18W+ adapter) |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Not supported |
| 4G LTE | Yes (Gigabit-class LTE) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| UWB | Not supported (no U1 chip) |
| FM Radio | No |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | Lightning |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) |
| Display Output | Up to 1080p via Lightning Digital AV Adapter |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM support) |
| eSIM | Yes (supports multiple eSIMs) |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Touch ID | Yes (built into Home button) |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer |
| Other Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Digital Compass |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with spatial audio playback |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Audio Formats | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aerospace-grade aluminum with color-matched band |
| Front Protection | Glass front |
| Back Protection | Glass back (supports wireless charging) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 148 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Black, White, (PRODUCT)RED |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | No (fixed internal NVMe storage only) |
| 64GB | Discontinued (originally $399) |
| 128GB | Discontinued (originally $449) |
| 256GB | Discontinued (originally $499) |
MISC
| Model Number | A2275 / A2296 / A2298 |
Overall: The iPhone SE (2nd Generation) was Apple's second budget-friendly iPhone, combining the iPhone 8 design with the A13 Bionic chip from the iPhone 11 series. It offered flagship performance at $399 with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, 12MP camera with Portrait mode and Smart HDR, and Touch ID. Key compromises included the small 1,821 mAh battery, lack of Night Mode, no Ultra Wide camera, and the absence of 5G. It was discontinued in March 2022 and replaced by the iPhone SE (3rd Generation).
IPHONE SE (2ND GEN) IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | A13 Bionic with 3GB RAM handles basic tasks and light gaming well. iOS 18.x is the final version supported; modern AI features are not available. |
| Display | 4.7-inch Retina HD display (326 ppi) with True Tone and 625 nits brightness. Good color accuracy but outdated by modern standards. |
| Camera | 12MP single camera with Portrait mode and Smart HDR. Lacks Night Mode, Deep Fusion, and Ultra Wide lens. Good for well-lit photos but limited in low light. |
| Battery | 1,821 mAh battery offers limited endurance. Fast charging (50% in 30 minutes with 18W adapter) and wireless charging (Qi) are supported. |
| Connectivity | Lightning port (USB 2.0), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (Apple Pay only). No 5G, no UWB. |
| Security Updates | Discontinued in March 2022; will support iOS 18.x but likely no further major updates. Security updates will continue through iOS 18 lifecycle. |
| Use Case | Good for users who want a compact iPhone with Touch ID, or as a secondary device. Not recommended for heavy gaming or AI-dependent tasks. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Apple's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.
Core specifications are based primarily on Apple's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.