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Updated: Oct 2026
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
$124
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Should you buy the Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
Reasons to Buy
- 1,821 mAh battery capacity
- 4.7" Retina IPS LCD display for media and everyday use
- Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Full Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2020-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2020-04-24 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone12,8 |
Body
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 148 g |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Display
| Type | Retina IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Brightness | 625 nits (typ) |
Platform
| OS | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory
| RAM | 3 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Card slot | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP |
| Rear features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie camera MP | 7 MP |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
Battery
| Capacity | 1,821 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | 18W wired, 50% in 30 min |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | front-mounted |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Colors | Black, White, Red |
| SAR | 1.17 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jul 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Apple iPhone SE (2020) has Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) with 3 GB RAM / 64 GB storage. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.
The verified wired charging specification is 18W wired, 50% in 30 min for its 1,821 mAh battery.
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