Overall Score
72.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#320)72.3
Performance(#227)83.0
Camera(#1012)49.9
Display(#2159)76.5
Battery(#266)77.5
Build(#42)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone SE (2022) features a compact design with dimensions of 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm and a weight of 144g, utilizing a glass front and back with an aluminum frame.
- Its 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels and a typical brightness of 625 nits, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by the A15 Bionic chipset, it delivers robust performance with a hexa-core CPU and a 4-core GPU, complemented by 4GB of RAM across storage options of 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB.
- The rear camera is a 12 MP wide lens with optical image stabilization, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates, while the 7 MP front camera supports decent selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2018 mAh, supporting 20W wired and wireless charging.
- Running on iOS 15.4, it is upgradable to iOS 18.5, ensuring access to the latest software features.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The device is available in Midnight, Starlight, and Red colors, and it features stereo speakers but lacks a headphone jack.
- Overall, the iPhone SE (2022) combines classic design with modern performance and capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, March 08
Announced2022, March 08
DescriptionVersions: A2783 (International market); A2595 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, USVI); A2785 (China); A2782 (Japan); A2784 (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia)Also known as Apple iPhone SE3, Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Display
Size4.7"
TypeRetina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI750
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionIon-strengthened glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Front Camera7 MP
Front Camera Details7 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2018 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2018 mAh (6.96 Wh)
Charging Details20W wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Weight144 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMidnight, Starlight, Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemiOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS VersioniOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo