Apple iPhone SE 2020 – Latest Price, Feature, Buying Guide

Last updated: February 8, 2026Reviewed date: February 8, 2026Reading time: 2 min read

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Apple iPhone SE 2020 is a smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It is part of the 13th generation of the iPhone, alongside the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro/Pro Max models. Announced on April 15, 2020, the iPhone SE directly replaced the iPhone 8 series, while also being the successor to the smaller and lighter first-generation iPhone SE. Pre-orders began on April 17,...

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Apple iPhone SE 2020 is a smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It is part of the 13th generation of the iPhone, alongside the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro/Pro Max models. Announced on April 15, 2020, the iPhone SE directly replaced the iPhone 8 series, while also being the successor to the smaller and lighter first-generation iPhone SE. Pre-orders began on April 17, 2020, and the phone was subsequently released on April 24, 2020. It was released with a starting price of US$399, and positioned as a budget phone.

Enjoy uninterrupted entertainment with the iPhone SE. The A9 chip technology enables rapid music and video streaming, and the high-resolution retina screen lets you enjoy a vivid gaming experience. Document your travel adventures in professional-quality photos thanks to the powerful 12-megapixel camera.

Apple iPhone SE (2020) – SPECIFICATIONS

General

Model

Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Released

April, 2020
Status

Available

Design

Type

Bar
Dimensions

138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight

148 Grams
Waterproof

IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)

Display

Display Type

Retina IPS LCD
Size

4.7 inches
Resolution

750 x 1334 pixels
Display Colors

16M Colors
Pixel Density

326 ppi (pixels per inch)
Touch Screen

Capacitive touchscreen
Display Protection

Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Features

Wide color gamut
True-tone
625 nits max brightness (advertised)

Hardware

CPU

Hexa-core (2×2.65 GHz Lightning + 4×1.8 GHz Thunder)
GPU

Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM (Memory)

3 GB
Internal Storage

64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
Memory Card Slot

No
Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Siri natural language commands and dictation

Software

Operating System

iOS 13
User Interface

Yes

Camera

Rear Camera

12 MP (wide)
Image

2160p
Video

2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Flash

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera

7 MP

Network

SIM

Nano SIM
Dual SIM

Nano-SIM and/or eSIM

Connectivity

Wi-fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, hotspot
USB

2.0, proprietary reversible connector
GPS

Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Wireless Charging

Qi wireless charging
Headphone Jack

Battery

Capacity

Li-Ion 1821 mAh battery (6.96 Wh) + Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) + Qi wireless charging
Placement

Non-removable

Media

Video Playback

Yes
Video Out

Yes
FM Radio

No
Ring Tones

Yes
Loudspeaker

Yes
Handsfree

Yes

Data

4G LTE

LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 11(1500), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 21(1500), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46(5200), 48, 66(1700/2100) – A2296 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700), 30(2300), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 42(3500), 46(5200), 48, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) – A2275, A2298
Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Apple iPhone SE (64GB, Black) [Carrier Locked] + Carrier Subscription [Cricket Wireless]

OFFER INCLUDES: An Apple iPhone and a wireless plan with unlimited data/talk/text
WIRELESS PLAN: Unlimited talk, text, and data with mobile hotspot, nationwide coverage, and international reach. No long-term contract required.
PROGRAM DETAILS: When you add this offer to cart, it will reflect 3 items: the iPhone, SIM kit, and carrier subscription
4.7-inch Retina HD display, water and dust resistant, with Touch ID
12MP wide camera, 7MP front camera with Portrait mode
Fast-charge and wireless charging capable

Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

Start with a registered doctor or the nearest qualified health center.

What to tell the doctor

Write when the problem started and how it changed.
Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Basic physical examination by a clinician
CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

Rest, drink safe water, and observe symptoms carefully.
Keep a written note of symptoms, duration, temperature, medicines already taken, and allergy history.
Seek medical care quickly if symptoms are severe, worsening, or unusual for the patient.

OTC medicine safety

For mild pain or fever, ask a registered pharmacist or doctor before using common over-the-counter pain/fever medicines.
Do not combine multiple pain medicines without advice, especially if you have kidney disease, liver disease, stomach ulcer, asthma, pregnancy, or take blood thinners.
Do not give adult medicines to children unless a qualified clinician advises it.

Avoid these mistakes

Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

Severe symptoms, confusion, fainting, breathing difficulty, chest pain, severe dehydration, or sudden weakness need urgent medical care.

Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider

Tests to discuss with doctor

Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.

Step 1
Check danger signs first

If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.
Step 2
Record the symptom story

Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.
Step 3
Visit a qualified clinician

A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.
Step 4
Do only useful tests

Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
Follow up and return early if worse

If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

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