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Apple iPhone SE (1st generation) Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone SE (1st generation) Overview
iPhone SE (1st generation) with 4-inch Retina display, A9 chip, 12MP iSight camera, Touch ID and compact aluminum design.
Released March 2016$399
Colors and Storage Options
8 options$399SKU: IPHONESE1-16GB-SILVER
iPhone SE (1st generation) — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone SE (1st generation)
SeriesiPhone SE
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 9.3 (launch)
Launch DateMarch 31, 2016
Announcement DateMarch 21, 2016
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
DesignDimensions123.8 × 58.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight113 g
Frame MaterialAluminum
Back MaterialAluminum with glass inlays
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityPremium aluminum unibody
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsSilver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
Button LayoutHome/Touch ID, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port TypeLightning
DisplayDisplay TypeRetina IPS LCD
Display Size4.0 inches
Resolution1136 × 640 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)500 nits
Contrast Ratio800:1
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyMulti-Touch; no 3D Touch
PerformanceChipsetApple A9
SoCApple A9
CPUDual-core 64-bit CPU
GPUPowerVR GT7600-class six-core graphics
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology14/16nm depending on chip supplier
Hardware Ray TracingNo
MemoryRAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage16GB, 64GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe-based flash storage
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera SystemSingle 12MP iSight camera
Main Camera12MP iSight, ƒ/2.2
Main Sensor12MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashTrue Tone flash
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front CameraResolution1.2MP FaceTime HD
Apertureƒ/2.4
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashYes
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video Resolution720p HD
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationAuto image stabilization
VideoMax Video Resolution4K
Max Video FPS30 fps at 4K
4K Recording30 fps
1080p Recording30 or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion1080p at 120 fps; 720p at 240 fps
Time-LapseYes with stabilization
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization at 1080p and 720p
Video FormatsH.264; HEVC with later software
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 13 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 8 hours internet use on LTE/Wi-Fi (usage metric)
Audio PlaybackUp to 50 hours
Fast ChargingNo official fast charging support
Wired ChargingLightning
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingSupported on later iOS
Battery HealthSupported on later iOS
ConnectivityWi-Fi Standard802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi MIMONo MIMO specification highlighted
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
NFCYes
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USBLightning
GPSAssisted GPS and GLONASS
GLONASSYes
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network5GNo
4G LTELTE Advanced up to 150 Mbps
SIM Typenano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
AudioStereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & SensorsFace IDNo
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerNo
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & SafetySiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSYes (cellular)
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeNo
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone SE (1st generation)
USB-C CableLightning to USB cable in original retail package
DocumentationYes
Charger5W USB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsEarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug included in original retail package
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone SE (1st generation)
SeriesiPhone SE
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 9.3 (launch)
Launch DateMarch 31, 2016
Announcement DateMarch 21, 2016
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
Design
Dimensions123.8 × 58.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight113 g
Frame MaterialAluminum
Back MaterialAluminum with glass inlays
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityPremium aluminum unibody
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsSilver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
Button LayoutHome/Touch ID, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port TypeLightning
Display
Display TypeRetina IPS LCD
Display Size4.0 inches
Resolution1136 × 640 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)500 nits
Contrast Ratio800:1
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyMulti-Touch; no 3D Touch
Performance
ChipsetApple A9
SoCApple A9
CPUDual-core 64-bit CPU
GPUPowerVR GT7600-class six-core graphics
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology14/16nm depending on chip supplier
Hardware Ray TracingNo
Memory
RAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage16GB, 64GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe-based flash storage
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera SystemSingle 12MP iSight camera
Main Camera12MP iSight, ƒ/2.2
Main Sensor12MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashTrue Tone flash
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front Camera
Resolution1.2MP FaceTime HD
Apertureƒ/2.4
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashYes
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video Resolution720p HD
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationAuto image stabilization
Video
Max Video Resolution4K
Max Video FPS30 fps at 4K
4K Recording30 fps
1080p Recording30 or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion1080p at 120 fps; 720p at 240 fps
Time-LapseYes with stabilization
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization at 1080p and 720p
Video FormatsH.264; HEVC with later software
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 13 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 8 hours internet use on LTE/Wi-Fi (usage metric)
Audio PlaybackUp to 50 hours
Fast ChargingNo official fast charging support
Wired ChargingLightning
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingSupported on later iOS
Battery HealthSupported on later iOS
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi MIMONo MIMO specification highlighted
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
NFCYes
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USBLightning
GPSAssisted GPS and GLONASS
GLONASSYes
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network
5GNo
4G LTELTE Advanced up to 150 Mbps
SIM Typenano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
Audio
Stereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & Sensors
Face IDNo
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerNo
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & Safety
SiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSYes (cellular)
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeNo
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone SE (1st generation)
USB-C CableLightning to USB cable in original retail package
DocumentationYes
Charger5W USB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsEarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug included in original retail package
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Released: March 31, 2016Last Updated: October 16, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
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