Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Apple Apr 24, 2020

Overview

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is a 2020 smartphone from Apple. It features a 4.7" LCD IPS display with 750 x 1334 px resolution (326 ppi pixel density). The device is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm process), 3GB RAM and Apple 4-core graphics processing unit A13 GPU GPU. The camera system features a 12MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, plus a 7MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 1821 mAh Li-Ion battery with 18W fast charging. The phone runs on iOS 13, upgradable to 18. Available in multiple configurations: 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 3GB RAM + 128GB storage, 3GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Black, Red, White.

Basic Information

Apple iPhone SE (2020)
BrandApple
ModelApple iPhone SE (2020)
Launch DateFriday, April 24, 2020
Release Year2020
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm
Weight148 g
Volume67.99 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Red
  • White

Apple iPhone SE (2020) was released on Friday, April 24, 2020. The phone measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm with a volume of 67.99 cm³ and weighs 148g. It features a 4.7" LCD IPS display with 750 x 1334 px resolution (326 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Black, Red, White.

Display

Size4.7"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution750 x 1334 px
Pixel Density326 ppi
Aspect Ratio16:9
Refresh RateN/A
Brightness
Contrast Ratio1400:1
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • DCI-P3
  • Wide Color display (P3)
  • True Tone display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Liquid Retina display

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) features a 4.7" LCD IPS display with 750 x 1334 px resolution (326 ppi pixel density) in 16:9 aspect ratio. It delivers impressive 1400:1 contrast ratio. User-centric features include without notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ), dci-p3, wide color display (p3), true tone display, capacitive, liquid retina display. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Apple iPhone SE (2020) features fingerprint (front-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity1821 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging18W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • Packaged with 5W charger
  • Fast charge 18W
  • Wireless reverse charging

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is equipped with a 1821 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 18W. The battery system includes non-removable. Additional features include packaged with 5w charger, fast charge 18w, wireless reverse charging.

Hardware

ChipsetApple A13 Bionic
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Hexa-Core
  • production process: 7 nm
  • max freq: 2.65 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUApple 4-core graphics processing unit A13 GPU
RAM & Storage3GB, 64GB
Apple iPhone SE (2020) Versions:
  • 3GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score843,971 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
Audio Features
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery1821 mAh

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is equipped with Apple A13 Bionic built on 7 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Apple 4-core graphics processing unit A13 GPU. The device comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 843,971 points. Audio capabilities include Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 1821 mAh battery. The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is available in 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 3GB RAM + 128GB storage, 3GB RAM + 256GB storage, 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 3GB RAM + 128GB storage, 3GB RAM + 256GB storage, 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 3GB RAM + 128GB storage, 3GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B11 (1500)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
NFCYes

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, MiMO. The Apple iPhone SE (2020) comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM). The Apple iPhone SE (2020) features Charging, Mass Storage connectivity. The Apple iPhone SE (2020) includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Apple iPhone SE (2020) supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • OIS
  • Stereo Sound

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) features a 1-camera setup with a 12MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/3" size and 1.20 µm pixel size. For selfies, the Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses a 7MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Apple iPhone SE (2020)'s camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Optical Stabilization (OIS).

DxOMark Scores

Selfie Camera DxOMark Scores

110
Overall
103
Photo
122
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Apple iSight Camera (8)
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 1.20 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 7 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Additional Features

Video:
  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 60 fps
  • Optical image stabilization for video (Wide)
  • 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 3x
  • Audio zoom
  • Brighter True Tone flash
  • QuickTake video with subject tracking
  • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
  • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
  • Playback zoom
  • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
  • Stereo recording
Flash:
  • Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSiOS
OS Version13
Max OS Version18

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) runs on iOS 13 and is upgradable to 18. It is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 146.00
USD 158.21 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon DE EUR 176.00
USD 190.71 		256 GB 3 GB
Amazon US USD 99.64
USD 99.64 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon US USD 130.72
USD 130.72 		256 GB 3 GB
Amazon UK GBP 94.00
USD 122.29 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon UK GBP 116.75
USD 151.89 		256 GB 3 GB
Amazon DE EUR 146.00
USD 158.21 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon DE EUR 176.00
USD 190.71 		256 GB 3 GB
Amazon US USD 99.64
USD 99.64 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon US USD 130.72
USD 130.72 		256 GB 3 GB
Amazon UK GBP 94.00
USD 122.29 		128 GB 3 GB
Amazon UK GBP 116.75
USD 151.89 		256 GB 3 GB