Apple·Mid · Released Mar 2016
iPhone SE (2016)
The original compact iPhone SE — 4-inch, A9 chip, fingerprint.
62/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$399
Color · Space Gray
Display
4.0" Retina LCD
Chipset
Apple A9
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/2.2
Battery
1,624 mAh
Weight
113 g
AI Snapshot
The original compact iPhone.
The 2016 SE packed the A9 chip and 4K OIS camera into a 4-inch 113 g body for $399. The template for every budget iPhone since.
Subscores · 0–100
Display54
Camera68
Performance66
Battery48
Build76
Value72
- Ultra-compact 4-inch / 113 g.
- A9 chip + 4K OIS.
- Touch ID + headphone jack.
- Iconic design.
Full specifications
Type
Retina IPS LCD
Size
4.0 inches
Resolution
1,136 × 640 px
Main
12 MP, f/2.2, OIS
Selfie
1.2 MP
Video
4K 30fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -94.1%
This
95,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -87.2%
This
370
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -90.6%
This
760
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -96.0%
This
2.5 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone SE (2016) released?
The iPhone SE (2016) was released in Mar 2016.
What is the iPhone SE (2016) screen size and type?
The iPhone SE (2016) has a 4.0" Retina LCD display.
What chipset does the iPhone SE (2016) use?
The iPhone SE (2016) is powered by the Apple A9 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPhone SE (2016) have?
The iPhone SE (2016) ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPhone SE (2016) battery capacity?
The iPhone SE (2016) has a 1,624 mAh battery.
What is the iPhone SE (2016) main camera?
The iPhone SE (2016) has a 12 MP · f/2.2 main camera.
Does the iPhone SE (2016) have 5G?
The iPhone SE (2016) does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the iPhone SE (2016) charge?
The iPhone SE (2016) supports 5 W Lightning wired charging.