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Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen)
64 GB, Starlight, 4.70", SIM + eSIM, 5G10 pieces in stock at supplier
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Speed runs in the family. The heart of the iPhone SE is the same extremely powerful A15 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 13.
The A15 Bionic makes everything better. Apps load lightning-fast and feel smooth.
And that's not all. You get incredibly fluid graphics performance for gaming.
Great battery life. A highly efficient chip, an optimized battery, and iOS 15 work together for even more battery life. When you want to charge your iPhone SE, you can simply place it on a wireless charger. Or connect it to a 20W power adapter or higher to fast charge from 0 to 50% in about 30 minutes.
5G is now in the SE.
Faster charging.
Faster streaming.
Faster gaming.
Less waiting.
More fun.
Whether it's live streaming, multiplayer gaming, or video sharing – 5G makes everything much faster. Even FaceTime in HD and SharePlay feel smooth and seamless when you're on the go. And when you don't need as much speed, the iPhone SE switches to the energy-saving Smart Data Mode.
With the power of the A15 Bionic and a fast 5G connection, the future can come.
Operating system | iOS |
Image resolution | 1334 x 750 pixels |
Number of cameras | Single Camera |
Display size (inches) | 4.70" |
Capacity | 2018 mAh |
Storage capacity | 64 GB |
Working memory | 4 GB |
Item number | 19817060 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MMXG3ZD/A |
Release date | 18/3/2022 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | Starlight |
Case material | Metal |
Material | Aluminium |
Model range | iPhone SE |
Mobile features | Fingerprint |
Payment service | Apple Pay |
SAR value | 0.98 W/kg |
Operating system | iOS |
Operating System Version | iOS 15 |
Display size (inches) | 4.70" |
Screen technology | Retina |
Panel technology | IPS |
Image resolution | 1334 x 750 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Pixel density | 326 ppi |
Contrast ratio | 1400:1 |
Brightness | 625 cd/m² |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | AAC |
Number of cameras | Single Camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.80 f |
Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 100 |
Front camera resolution | 7 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | Lightning |
Mobile processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Clock frequency | 3.22 GHz |
Working memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 64 GB |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Navigation software | Apple Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 2018 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging |
Video playback time | 15 h |
Audio playback time | 50 h |
Protection type (IP code) | IP67 |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple HomeKit |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Documentation, Smartphone, USB-C to Lightning cable |
The reparability index | 6.4 |
Height | 7.30 mm |
Width | 67.30 mm |
Length | 138.40 mm |
Weight | 144 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 15.70 cm |
Width | 8.60 cm |
Height | 4.50 cm |
Weight | 278 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.CMF0,5 %
- 2.Apple0,6 %
- 3.Samsung0,8 %
- 4.Xiaomi1 %
- 5.OnePlus1,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Nothing3 days
- 8.Samsung3 days
- 11.Apple4 days
- 11.Nokia4 days
- 13.Huawei5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 2.Fairphone2,3 %
- 3.Samsung2,4 %
- 4.Apple2,5 %
- 5.ZTE2,7 %
- 6.Cat3,1 %