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Introduction
The iPhone SE (3rd generation), introduced in 2022, combines powerful performance with a classic design. This guide provides a detailed look at its features, ensuring you have all the information you need about this remarkable device.
iPhone SE 3rd Generation: Overview
The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is available in three stunning finishes: (PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, and Midnight. It offers three storage capacities: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, catering to various storage needs.
Size and Weight
- Width: 2.65 inches (67.3 mm)
- Height: 5.45 inches (138.4 mm)
- Depth: 0.29 inches (7.3 mm)
- Weight: 5.09 ounces (144 grams)
Display
- Type: Retina HD display
- Size: 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- Resolution: 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
- Contrast Ratio: 1400:1 (typical)
- Brightness: 625 nits max brightness (typical)
- Features: True Tone, Wide color display (P3), Haptic Touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Display Zoom, Reachability
Chip
- Processor: A15 Bionic chip
- CPU: 6-core (2 performance and 4 efficiency cores)
- GPU: 4-core
- Neural Engine: 16-core
Durability
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant: Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Camera System
Rear Camera
- Resolution: 12MP Main camera
- Aperture: ƒ/1.8
- Digital Zoom: Up to 5x
- Features: 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: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
- 4K: 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD: 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 720p HD: 30 fps
- Features: Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps, Optical image stabilization, 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: HEVC and H.264
- Audio Recording: Stereo
Front Camera
- Resolution: 7MP
- Aperture: ƒ/2.2
- Features: 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)
Touch ID
- Feature: A fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
Apple Pay
- Usage: Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores, apps, and 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
- Model: A2595
- 5G NR Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
- LTE Bands: 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
- Wi-Fi: Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- NFC: With reader mode
- Express Cards: With power reserve
Location
- Technologies: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
Video and Audio Calling
- FaceTime: Video and audio 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 the rear‑facing camera.
- Voice Over LTE (VoLTE): Wi-Fi calling
Audio Playback
- Supported Formats: AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
- Stereo Playback: Yes
Video Playback
- Supported Formats: HEVC, H.264, ProRes
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Mirroring: Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
- Video Out Support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
Siri
- Capabilities: Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more. Activate hands-free with “Hey Siri”. Run shortcuts from your favorite apps.
External Buttons and Connectors
- Front Camera
- Side Button
- SIM Tray
- Home Button/Touch ID
- Lightning Connector
- Volume Buttons
- Ring/Silent Switch
- Rear Camera
- Flash
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 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
- Battery Type: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Wireless Charging: Works with Qi chargers
Sensors
- Types: Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
Operating System
- iOS: iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features designed to protect your privacy.
Accessibility
- Features: VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, Voice Control, Switch Control, AssistiveTouch, RTT and TTY support, Closed Captions, Live Captions, Personal Voice, Live Speech, Type to Siri, Spoken Content
Built-in Apps
- Apple Store
- App Store
- Books
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Camera
- Clips
- Clock
- Compass
- Contacts
- FaceTime
- Files
- Find My
- Fitness
- Freeform
- GarageBand
- Health
- Home
- iMovie
- iTunes Store
- Keynote
- Magnifier
- Maps
- Measure
- Messages
- Music
- News
- Notes
- Numbers
- Pages
- Phone
- Photos
- Podcasts
- Reminders
- Safari
- Settings
- Shortcuts
- Siri
- Stocks
- Tips
- Translate
- TV
- Voice Memos
- Wallet
- Watch
- Weather
SIM Card
- Types: Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), Dual eSIM support
Rating for Hearing Aids
- Rating: 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: Required
- Syncing to a Mac or PC: Requires macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder, macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later, or Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or (free download from Apple.com/itunes/download).
iPhone SE (3rd Generation) Specifications Table
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Finish | (PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, Midnight |
| Capacity | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Width | 2.65 inches (67.3 mm) |
| Height | 5.45 inches (138.4 mm) |
| Depth | 0.29 inches (7.3 mm) |
| Weight | 5.09 ounces (144 grams) |
| Display | Retina HD display, 4.7-inch, 1334-by-750-pixel resolution |
| Chip | A15 Bionic chip |
| Durability | Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) |
| Rear Camera | 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture, Digital zoom up to 5x, Optical image stabilization |
| Video Recording | 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps; 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps; 720p HD at 30 fps |
| Front Camera | 7MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture |
| Touch ID | Yes, built into the Home button |
| Apple Pay | Yes |
| Cellular and Wireless | 5G NR, LTE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, GSM/EDGE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| Audio Playback | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
| Video Playback | HEVC, H.264, ProRes, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Siri | Yes |
| External Buttons | Side button, Home button/Touch ID, Volume buttons, Ring/Silent switch |
| Power and Battery | Video playback up to 15 hours, Fast-charge capable |
| Sensors | Touch ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| Operating System | iOS |
| Accessibility Features | VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, Voice Control, Switch Control, AssistiveTouch |
| Built-in Apps | App Store, Books, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clips, Clock, Compass, Contacts, FaceTime, Files, Find My, Fitness, Freeform, GarageBand, Health, Home, iMovie, iTunes Store, Keynote, Magnifier, Mail, Maps, Measure, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Phone, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Safari, Settings, Shortcuts, Siri, Stocks, Tips, Translate, TV, Voice Memos, Wallet, Watch, Weather |
| SIM Card | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), Dual eSIM support |
| System Requirements | macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, Windows 10 or later |
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