Apple iPhone SE Specs, Features & Reviews

User rating: (2.5/5 stars)
Apple iPhone SE

iPhone SE Key Specs & Features

  Camera Resolution

Resolution: 12+ megapixel
auto-focus, dual-tone flash / panorama, auto HDR, Live Photos, face detection

  Battery Life

1624 mAh LiIon
Non-removable
Talk: 14 hours max.
Standby: 240 hours max.

  Physical Dimensions

4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 in   124 x 59 x 7.6 mm

  Screen Size

4 in   diagonal, 16:9
640 x 1136 pixels
326 ppi   approx.
Type: LCD (TFT/TFD)

Apple iPhone SE Full Specs and Features

BarometerNo
Battery1624 mAh LiIon
Non-removable
Talk: 14 hours max.
Standby: 240 hours max.
BluetoothSupported Profiles: HFP 1.6, PBA, A2DP 1.3, AVRC 1.4, HID, PAN, MAP
version 4.2
Call ScreeningNo
CameraResolution: 12+ megapixel
auto-focus, dual-tone flash / panorama, auto HDR, Live Photos, face detection
Changeable Body PlatesNo
DLNANo
DataTechnology: LTE (Cat 4)
Dimensions4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 in   124 x 59 x 7.6 mm
Display4 in   diagonal, 16:9
640 x 1136 pixels
326 ppi   approx.
Type: LCD (TFT/TFD)
Extra CameraNo
Extra DisplayNo
FCC IDsBCG-E3042A   approved Mar 21, 2016
BCG-E2945A   approved Mar 21, 2016
FM RadioNo
Fast ChargingNo
Fingerprint Readerin home button
FlashlightYes
Front/Selfie CameraResolution: 1.2-megapixel
HD VoiceYes
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)Yes
Hearing Aid CompatibleRating: M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible)
Infrared (IR)No
Language OptionsLanguages Supported: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, more...
Memory Card SlotNo
MiracastNo
MirrorLinkNo
ModesLTE 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 29
WCDMA 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 8
CDMA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 LTE   4G
band 1 / 2100 MHz   IMT (Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel)
band 2 / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
band 3 / 1800 MHz   DCS (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 4 / 1700 MHz   AWS (Americas)
band 5 / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 8 / 900 MHz   (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 12 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA (AT&T, T-Mobile, regional))
band 13 / 750 MHz   Upper 700 (USA (Verizon))
band 17 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA (AT&T))
band 20 / 800 MHz   EU Digital Dividend (Europe)
band 25 / 1900 MHz   PCS+G (USA (Sprint))
band 26 / 850 MHz   Extended Cellular (USA (Sprint))
band 29 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA (AT&T))

WCDMA   3G / 4G
band 1 (I) / 2100 MHz   IMT (Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel)
band 2 (II) / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
band 4 (IV) / 1700 MHz   AWS (Americas)
band 5 (V) / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 8 (VIII) / 900 MHz   (Europe, Asia, Africa)

CDMA   2G / 3G
850 MHz / band 5 / BC0   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
1700 MHz / band 4 / BC15   AWS (Americas)
1900 MHz / band 2 / BC1   PCS (Americas)
2100 MHz / band 1   IMT (Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel)

GSM   2G
850 MHz / band 5   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
900 MHz / band 8   (Europe, Asia, Africa)
1800 MHz / band 3   DCS (Europe, Asia, Africa)
1900 MHz / band 2   PCS (Americas)
  model A1723 has LTE 28/41 in place of LTE 13/29
NFCYes
OS / PlatformiOS version 9.3
ProcessorApple A9
64-bit, M9 motion chip
Push-To-TalkNo
Ringer ProfilesNo
RuggedizedNo
SIM card sizeNano   4FF
Side Keysvolume on left / lock on top
Speaker PhoneYes
Stereo SpeakersNo
Storage/Internal Memory64 GB raw hardware
Not expandable
also available with 16 GB storage
TTY/TDD (Digital)Yes
TV Outputvia Lightning adaptor
Text Keyboard, HardwareNo
Touch ScreenYes
USBwith included cable
VibrateYes
Video CaptureResolution: 4K UHD
can capture stills while recording video, slow motion mode, time lapse video
Waterproof/Water ResistanceNo
Weight3.99 oz   113 g
Wi-FiVersion(s): 802.11 a,ac,b,g,n
supports Wi-Fi Calling
Wireless ChargingNo

Apple iPhone SE Carrier Availability

Available From

The Apple iPhone SE is currently available from the following service providers.


Discontinued By

The Apple iPhone SE has not been discontinued by any carriers.

Apple iPhone SE Rating

The Apple iPhone SE has been rated 2.5 out of 5 stars by users.

Apple iPhone SE Reviews

Major signal issues w/TMobile
Rating:

Carrier: T-Mobile

I bought the SE because I like the size and form factor of the iPhone 5 and 5S, I didn't need a larger screen like the iPhone 6.

This phone has everything I like about the 5 series, plus the faster processor, improved camera, and better LTE support. Including T-Mobile's Band 12 / 700 MHz LTE that reaches farther and penetrates better into buildings. Which leads to this device's biggest downfall...

I have been experiencing major problems with the phone since the beginning. If I am not on Wi-Fi and I am accessing data through the cellular network, my signal will drop 100 times a day or more, and the signal strength meter resets, causing a temporary loss of connectivity. A real big inconvenience. I reported it to T-Mobile during the 2nd week I had the service, but they just said take it to the Apple store and get a new one. Well, I took it to the Apple store and got a replacement, but it has the exact same problem. They suggest going to Settings > Reset Network Settings, but that doesn't help and plus it wipes out all of my saved Wi-fi passwords. Not good.

I suspect that the signal drops when I am on a Band 4 connection and the phone finds a stronger Band 12 signal and tries to hop over to the other LTE channels. This process is supposed to happen seamlessly, but it seems like the handoff fails hard either through an electronic malfunction or software glitch, and the phone has to completely start over searching for LTE signal.

This happens in specific geographic areas. Whether I'm sitting down in a restaurant eating dinner, or driving from one area into another. When I'm laying at home in my bedroom, the issue does not occur. But if I'm in the basement, it is more likely to happen.

Neither Apple or T-Mobile will admit that there is a problem or defect, or incompatibility, with this device and/or their network. So for now I must suck it up and hope that one day they will issue a recall for this device and replace it with a fully functional one.

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600 wasted
Rating:

Carrier: Verizon Wireless

Calling with my SE frequently results in the called party unable to hear me. I switched carriers from ATT to Verizon and it didn't improve. Call strength is -112 with LTE on, -92 with LTE off. I reviewed Verizon's website and found about 1-in-10 report the same issue. ATT's website was broken as usual so I couldn't see their reviews. My Verizon Samsung flip phone has no problem with calls.

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iphone SE
Rating:

Carrier: Verizon Wireless

what a joke i bought one can't hear on it took it to apple they check it said it was ok.ill be staying with my 6s
i got it because the 6s is to big maybe it verizon

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