IPhone SE (2nd generation)

For other models of iPhone SE, see iPhone SE (1st generation) and iPhone SE (3rd generation).

iPhone SE
The second-generation iPhone SE
The second-generation iPhone SE in White
DeveloperApple Inc.
Manufacturers
Foxconn[1] (on contract)
Wistron[1] (on contract) for the Indian market
TypeSmartphone
First releasedApril 24, 2020 (2020-04-24)
DiscontinuedMarch 8, 2022 (2022-03-08)
PredecessoriPhone SE (1st generation)
SuccessoriPhone SE (3rd generation)
Compatible networksGSM, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA+, DC‑HSDPA, CDMA EV‑DO, FDD‑LTE, TD‑LTE
Form factorSlate
DimensionsH: 138.4 mm (5.45 in)[2]
W: 67.3 mm (2.65 in)[2]
D: 7.3 mm (0.29 in)[2]
Weight148 g (5.2 oz)[2]
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 13.4[3]
Current: iOS 18.1, released October 28, 2024[4]
System-on-chipA13 Bionic[2][5]
ModemDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), Gigabit-class LTE with 2x2 MIMO and LAA[2]
Memory3 GB of LPDDR4X RAM[6]
Storage64, 128, or 256 GB[2]
(256 GB model discontinued since September 14, 2021 (2021-09-14)) NVMe
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM
Battery1821 mAh, 3.82 V Li-ion[6]
ChargingLightning connector (fast-charge capable up to 18W),[2] or Qi wireless charging[2]
Rear camera12 MP with six-element lens, ƒ/1.8 aperture, quad-LED "True Tone" flash with Slow Sync, autofocus, IR filter, Burst mode (photography), 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps, slow-motion video (1080p at 120 or 240 fps), timelapse with stabilization, panorama, face detection, Smart HDR, digital image stabilization, optical image stabilization, cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p), Portrait mode and Portrait lighting
Front camera7 MP with QuickTake video, f/2.2 aperture, burst mode, exposure control, face detection, auto-HDR, auto image stabilization, Retina Flash, 1080p HD video recording, cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p), Portrait mode and Portrait lighting
Display4.7 in (120 mm) True Tone Retina HD display with IPS technology, 1334 × 750 pixel resolution (326 ppi), 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical), 625 nits max brightness (typical), with dual-ion exchange-strengthened glass and Haptic Touch[2]
SoundStereo speakers
ConnectivityNear-field communication (NFC), Lightning connector, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Wi‑Fi calling, GPS, GNSS, Express Cards with power reserve
Data inputsMulti-touch touchscreen display, barometer, motion coprocessor, 3-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, digital compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Touch ID fingerprint reader, microphone
Water resistanceIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 minutes)
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T4[7]
WebsiteiPhone SE - Apple at the Wayback Machine (archived March 5, 2022)
References[8]
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The second-generation iPhone SE (also known as the iPhone SE 2 or the iPhone SE 2020) is a smartphone developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is part of the 13th generation of the iPhone, alongside the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro/Pro Max models. Apple announced it on April 15, 2020, coinciding with the discontinuation of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Orders began on April 17, 2020, and the phone was released on April 24, 2020.[9] It was released with a starting price of US$399, and positioned as a budget phone.[10][11]

Following the pattern of the first iPhone SE (which shares the form factor of the iPhone 5s, with the internal hardware of the iPhone 6s), the second-generation model shares the form factor of the iPhone 8, with internal components from the iPhone 11 lineup. It has components such as the Apple A13 Bionic system-on-chip, which allows the phone to utilize the single wide-angle lens Portrait Mode, as on the iPhone XR. It also features Smart HDR-2 photos, which are marketed as being better than Smart HDR photos on the iPhone XS and iPhone XR.[12][13]

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