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iPhone SE 2020 – Latest Price, Feature, Buying Guide

February 8, 2026 2 min read
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Last updated February 8, 2026
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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
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