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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:7.9 / 10

Flagship A15 Bionic horsepower and 5G in an ultra-compact Touch ID chassis.

The 3rd-generation iPhone SE serves a dedicated, passionate audience who value tactile home button navigation, one-handed portability, and featherlight 144-gram ergonomics above all else. Underneath its nostalgic exterior beats the identical A15 Bionic engine found in the iPhone 13 Pro, providing incredible app speed, Smart HDR 4 image processing, and 5G download speeds. With wireless charging, IP67 dust/water resistance, and many years of upcoming iOS upgrades, it represents a compact, reliable tool for minimalists.

Key Strengths

  • Blazing A15 Bionic processor guarantees effortless performance for years
  • Physical Touch ID home button for fast, familiar biometric security
  • Ultra-lightweight 144g pocketable body fits easily into any pocket or clutch
  • Includes 5G connectivity and Qi wireless charging support
  • Exceptional software longevity with long-term iOS update commitment

Points to Consider

  • Dated 4.7-inch display design with substantial forehead and chin bezels
  • Small 2018 mAh battery requires midday topping up under heavy use
  • Single 12MP rear camera lacks Night Mode and ultrawide lens
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity2,018 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging20WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:•Touch ID purists•One-handed phone users•Minimalists•Corporate enterprise deployments

Apple iPhone SE (2022) full specifications

144 verified specification points across 17 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2022-03-08
Released
2022-03-18
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight
144 g
Volume
68 cm³
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Frame
Aerospace-grade Aluminum
Back
Glossy Glass
Front glass
Ion-strengthened Glass
Water resistance
IP67
Certifications
IP67 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED

Display

20
Type
Retina IPS LCD
Size
4.7 inches
Screen-to-body
65.4%
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels
Pixel density
326 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
63.3 mm
Panel height
132.4 mm
Active area
80.1 cm²
Max refresh rate
60 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
625 nits
Typical brightness
625 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
None
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (4-core GPU)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
5 nm
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
6
Peak clock
3.23 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
iOS, 15.4, upgradable to iOS 18
User interface
iOS 15
OS updates
6 years
Security updates
6 years

Memory

8
RAM options
4GB
RAM type
LPDDR4X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Storage type
NVMe
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX380
Sensor format
1/3"
Pixel size
1.22 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
28 mm
35mm equivalent
28 mm
Field of view
75°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF
Video
4K at 60fps

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
7 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX314
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
1080p at 30fps
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
2018 mAh
Rated capacity
1918 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
20 W
Charge time
70 min
Wireless charging
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
15 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
3,200,000
Geekbench single-core
3400
Geekbench multi-core
10800
3DMark
7,200
DXOMARK
158

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,100
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
91% of peak
Peak surface temperature
37.8 °C
Display refresh
60 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
AP-IPHONESE2022-01, AP-IPHONESE2022-Global

How we rated the iPhone SE (2022)

How we score

The overall 7.9 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
6.5
Small 4.7-inch LCD screen with large bezels feels dated.
Performance
9.3
A15 Bionic provides flagship-grade computational power.
Camera
7.5
Single 12MP camera takes good daytime photos with Smart HDR 4.
Battery
7.0
Modest 2018 mAh battery requires disciplined usage to last all day.
Software
9.5
Latest iOS 18 features with multi-year update roadmap.
Gaming
8.1
A15 chip flies in games, though the 4.7-inch screen is small for gaming.
Durability
8.5
Tough front and back glass with IP67 water and dust resistance.
Connectivity
8.7
Includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC for Apple Pay transactions.
Features
7.7
Touch ID and stereo speakers perform well.
Value
8.5
Most affordable way to purchase a brand-new official Apple phone.

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Apple iPhone SE (2022): common questions

Does the iPhone SE (2022) have Touch ID?

Yes, it features a tactile sapphire-covered Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the classic Home button.

Does the iPhone SE 3 support 5G?

Yes, the 2022 iPhone SE supports Sub-6GHz 5G networks.

Does the iPhone SE (2022) have Night Mode?

No, the iPhone SE does not include Apple’s dedicated Night Mode camera feature.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone SE (2022) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
High-End Flagship Silicon

Apple A15 Bionic

Silicon Score:9.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone SE (2022) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A15 Bionic platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Manufactured on TSMC 5nm (N5P) lithography, Apple A15 Bionic features 2 high-performance Avalanche cores running at 3.23GHz, 4 energy-efficient Blizzard cores, a 5-core Apple-designed GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine performing 15.8 trillion operations per second.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Produced on TSMC second-generation 5nm process with 7% higher performance and 15% lower power.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v101,320,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core2,350
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core5,820

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A15 Bionic Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone SE (2022) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Apple A13 Bionic

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.6) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone SE (2022) are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A13 Bionic platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on TSMC's enhanced 7nm (N7P) EUV lithography with 8.5 billion transistors, the Apple A13 Bionic features two Lightning high-performance cores @ 2.65GHz, four Thunder efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz, a 4-core Apple GPU, and an 8-core Neural Engine performing 1 trillion ops/sec.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced TSMC 7nm (N7P) EUV semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,740
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core3,950

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A13 Bionic Breakdown

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Apple iPhone SE (2022) price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$429Base Storage
United Kingdom£4494GB/256GB launch price
CanadaCA$5894GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$4294GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€5294GB/256GB European launch price
France€5294GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€5294GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 4094GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 5,0904GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 5,1904GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 3,4994GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€4494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$7194GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$5794GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,5694GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,6094GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥66,5004GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€4494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€4494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€4494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€4494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€4494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€4494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Greece€4494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 1,7794GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 10,4904GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,6094GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩592,0004GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$3,3494GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$13,9004GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,5594GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 1324GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹43,9004GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 119,9994GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳52,4994GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 6,949,0004GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱25,0904GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 1,9894GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫10,900,0004GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$2,4994GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$8,3994GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦665,0004GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 8,0994GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£21,1994GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺15,6994GB/256GB official launch MSRP