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Apple

Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Smartphone Released

Display diagonal
4.70 in
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Battery capacity
1,821 mAh

Benchmark results

  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · CPU673*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPhone SE (2nd generation)*
    Chipset
    Apple A13 Bionic*
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · GPU1,354*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPhone SE (2nd generation)*
    Chipset
    Apple A13 Bionic*
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · NPU1,633*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPhone SE (2nd generation)*
    Chipset
    Apple A13 Bionic*

Display

Display diagonal
4.70 in
Display pixel density
326 ppi*
Resolution
1334x750
Panel
Retina HD LCD
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Horizontal pixels
750 px
Vertical pixels
1,334 px

Displays

  • Main display
    Diagonal
    4.70 in
    Horizontal pixels
    750 px
    Vertical pixels
    1,334 px
    Role
    Main
    Technology
    LED-backlit IPS

Processing & platform

CPU cores
6
Graphics
4-core GPU

CPU core groups

  • Performance cores
    Cores
    2
  • Efficiency cores
    Cores
    4

Memory & storage

Memory options

  • 3 GB
    Capacity
    3 GB

Storage options

  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB
  • 128 GB
    Capacity
    128 GB
  • 256 GB
    Capacity
    256 GB

Cameras

  • Main
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    1.80 f-number
    Resolution
    12 MP
    Role
    main
    Stabilization
    OIS
    Position
    Rear
  • Selfie
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    7 MP
    Role
    selfie

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,821 mAh
Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Lithium-ion

Charging

  • Wired charging
    Variant / details
    USB charging. Adapter wattage in a charging-time test is a test condition, not the phone input-power limit.
    Technology
    Lightning
  • Qi wireless charging
    Variant / details
    Qi compatibility is stated; no device power inferred from an adapter rating.
    Technology
    Qi

Connectivity & software

Operating system
iOS
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • Touch ID fingerprint sensor
  • Barometer
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor

Connectivity & features

  • Lightning

Design & dimensions

Height
138.40 mm
Width
67.30 mm
Thickness
7.30 mm
Weight
148 g
Ingress protection
IP67

Colors

  • Black
  • White
  • (PRODUCT)

Variants & identifiers

Model identifiers

  • iPhone12,8
  • A2275
  • A2296
  • A2298

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 7 fields
Chipset manufacturer
Apple*
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic*
CPU cores
6*
Reported clock (unit unspecified)
2,660*
Machine-learning score · CPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
CPU
score
673*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPhone SE (2nd generation)*
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic*
Machine-learning score · GPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
GPU
score
1,354*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPhone SE (2nd generation)*
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic*
Machine-learning score · NPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
NPU
score
1,633*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPhone SE (2nd generation)*
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic*
Specifications 2 · 18 fields
apple pencil support
supported
No*
accessories
camera lens types
  • Wide*
display aspect ratio
width
9.0*
height
16.0*
ratio
display diagonal
4.7* in
display pixel density
326* ppi
display sensor housing
No*
dual esim capability
supported
No*
configuration
Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
dynamic island
No*
esim capability
supported
Yes*
configuration
Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
face id
No*
five g capability
supported
No*
configuration
Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
lidar sensor
No*
pressure sensitive 3d touch
No*
processor family
Apple A13 Bionic*
rounded display corners
No*
touch id
Yes*
usb c port
No*
wireless charging
Yes*

* Provisional data