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Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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AppleiPhone SE (2nd generation)AppleiPhone SE (3rd generation)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2020March 2022
Display
Screen size4.7″4.7″
Resolution1334 × 7501334 × 750
Sharpness326 pixels per inch326 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness625 nits625 nits
Display typeRetina HD display; 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technologyRetina HD display; 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Pixel density326 ppi326 ppi
Brightness detail625 nits max brightness (typical)625 nits max brightness (typical)
Screen protectionFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display featuresTrue Tone; wide colour display (P3); Haptic Touch; 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical); Display Zoom; ReachabilityTrue Tone; wide colour display (P3); Haptic Touch; 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical); Display Zoom; Reachability
Performance
ChipA13 BionicA15 Bionic
Memory3 GB3 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores; 3 GB of RAM (GSMArena)6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores; 4 GB of RAM (GSMArena)
GPU4-core GPU4-core GPU
AI engine8-core Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Cameras
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera7 MP7 MP
Main camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, six-element lens, LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync, sapphire crystal lens cover12MP Main, ƒ/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, True Tone flash with slow sync, sapphire crystal lens cover
Front camera7MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Retina Flash7MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Retina Flash
ZoomDigital zoom up to 5x (photos) and 3x (video)Digital zoom up to 5x (photos) and 3x (video)
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; extended dynamic range up to 30 fps; optical image stabilisation for video; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; QuickTake; stereo recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; extended dynamic range up to 30 fps; optical image stabilisation for video; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; Night mode Time-lapse; QuickTake; stereo recording
Front video1080p HD at 25 or 30 fps1080p HD at 25 or 30 fps
Camera featuresNext-generation Smart HDR; Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control and six Portrait Lighting effects on both cameras; Live Photos; panorama (up to 63MP)Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 4; Photographic Styles; Portrait mode with Depth Control and six Portrait Lighting effects on both cameras; Live Photos; panorama (up to 63MP)
Battery and charging
Battery1,821 mAh2,018 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 13 hoursUp to 15 hours
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailVideo playback up to 13 hours (8 hours streamed); audio playback up to 40 hours; 6.96 Wh (iFixit); 1,821 mAh (GSMArena)Video playback up to 15 hours (10 hours streamed); audio playback up to 50 hours; 2,018 mAh, 6.96 Wh (GSMArena)
Wired chargingUp to 50% in 30 minutes with an 18W adapter or higher (sold separately)Up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Wireless chargingWorks with Qi chargersWorks with Qi chargers
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight148 g144 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.3 mm
Height × width138.4 × 67.3 mm138.4 × 67.3 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsAerospace-grade aluminium and glass with an all-black frontAerospace-grade aluminium with the toughest glass in a smartphone on the front and back, the same as the back of iPhone 13
ColoursBlack, White, (PRODUCT)REDStarlight, Midnight, (PRODUCT)RED
ButtonsHome/Touch ID sensor; volume up/down; ring/silent; side buttonHome/Touch ID sensor; volume up/down; ring/silent; side button
Water resistance detailIP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
BiometricsTouch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home buttonTouch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
SensorsTouch ID fingerprint sensor; barometer; three-axis gyro; accelerometer; proximity sensor; ambient light sensorTouch ID fingerprint sensor; barometer; three-axis gyro; accelerometer; proximity sensor; ambient light sensor
SpeakersStereo playbackStereo playback
Software
Operating systemiOSiOS
Software at launchiOS 13iOS 15
Connectivity
Mobile networkGigabit-class LTE with 2x2 MIMO and LAA; VoLTE; Wi-Fi calling5G (sub-6 GHz) with 2x2 MIMO; 4G LTE Advanced with 2x2 MIMO and LAA; VoLTE; Wi-Fi calling
SIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with power reserveNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with power reserve
USBLightning connector; video mirroring and video out up to 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (sold separately)Lightning connector; video mirroring and video out up to 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
PositioningBuilt-in GPS/GNSS; digital compass; Wi-Fi; cellular; iBeacon microlocationGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou; digital compass; Wi-Fi; cellular; iBeacon microlocation

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