Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Why Buy iPhone SE (2nd generation)?

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) combines a compact and familiar iPhone design with the capable A13 Bionic chip, Touch ID, a 12MP Wide camera, 4K video recording, and Qi wireless charging. Introduced in 2020, it offers reliable everyday iPhone performance in a classic 4.7-inch design with a physical Home button.

• 4.7-inch Retina HD Display
• Apple A13 Bionic Chip
• 6-Core CPU & 4-Core GPU
• 12MP Wide Rear Camera
• 7MP FaceTime HD Front Camera
• Touch ID with Home Button
• Portrait Mode & Portrait Lighting
• Smart HDR
• 4K Video Recording up to 60fps
• Fast Charging Support
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.0
• IP67 Water & Dust Resistance
• 64GB, 128GB & 256GB Storage Options

Display & Design

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) features a 4.7-inch Retina HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1334 × 750 pixels at 326 ppi.

The display supports True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, and up to 625 nits typical maximum brightness. True Tone adjusts the colour temperature of the display according to surrounding lighting conditions for a more natural viewing experience.

The phone retains the classic iPhone design with an aluminium frame, glass front and back, and a physical Home button.

A13 Bionic Performance

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) is powered by Apple’s A13 Bionic chip, featuring a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and third-generation Neural Engine.

The A13 Bionic provides responsive performance for everyday tasks such as calling, messaging, web browsing, social media, streaming, photography, gaming, and multitasking.

Its Neural Engine also supports computational photography and machine-learning features available through compatible applications and iOS.

12MP Wide Camera

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) features a 12MP Wide rear camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization.

The camera supports Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, Smart HDR, optical image stabilization, and digital zoom up to 5x.

Despite using a single rear camera, computational photography helps the iPhone SE produce detailed photographs and portrait effects for supported subjects.

Video Recording

The rear camera supports 4K video recording at 24fps, 30fps, and 60fps.

It also supports 1080p HD video recording, optical image stabilization for video, slow-motion recording, Time-lapse video with stabilization, QuickTake video, and stereo recording.

This gives the iPhone SE (2nd generation) capable video performance for everyday recording, social media, and personal content creation.

Front Camera

The 7MP FaceTime HD front camera is suitable for selfies, FaceTime calls, social media, and other video-calling applications.

It supports Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, Auto HDR, and 1080p HD video recording at 30fps.

Touch ID & Security

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) features Touch ID integrated into the physical Home button.

Touch ID provides secure fingerprint authentication for unlocking the device and supported authentication features.

Users can also protect the device using a PIN and passcode.

Connectivity

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC with reader mode, and GPS/GNSS.

It also supports Dual SIM functionality through a combination of nano-SIM and eSIM, depending on the carrier and region.

Unlike the iPhone SE (3rd generation), the second-generation model does not support 5G.

Battery & Charging

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) supports fast wired charging with a compatible 18W or higher power adapter. Apple rated compatible fast charging at up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes under specified conditions.

It also supports Qi wireless charging with compatible wireless chargers.

Apple rated the device for up to 13 hours of video playback under its testing conditions.

The available device is Open Box and comes with 85%–88% battery health, depending on the individual unit. Actual battery performance can vary depending on battery condition, applications, network usage, screen brightness, and usage patterns.

Water & Dust Resistance

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) carries an IP67 water and dust resistance rating.

Under controlled laboratory conditions, it was rated for a maximum depth of 1 metre for up to 30 minutes.

Water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and can decrease over time due to normal wear.

Storage Options

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) was offered in three storage capacities:

• 64GB
• 128GB
• 256GB

The 64GB model is suitable for lighter everyday usage, while 128GB and 256GB provide additional space for applications, photographs, videos, games, and offline media.

Everyday Experience

The iPhone SE (2nd generation) is designed for users who prefer the traditional compact iPhone form factor with a physical Home button.

Its A13 Bionic chip, Touch ID, 12MP camera, 4K video recording, Wi-Fi 6, Qi wireless charging, and IP67 resistance provide a useful combination of performance and everyday functionality.

The compact 4.7-inch design also makes it a convenient option for users who prefer smaller smartphones instead of larger all-screen models.

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