Apple·Mid-range · Released Mar 2016
iPhone SE (1st gen)
The 2016 SE — iPhone 6s power in the beloved 4-inch body.
46/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$399
Color · Space Gray
Display
4.0" LCD 60 Hz
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 small-and-cheap iPhone.
The first iPhone SE squeezed iPhone 6s internals into the classic 4-inch frame for $399. A cult favourite, it is now a vintage device.
Subscores · 0–100
Display44
Camera52
Performance44
Battery44
Build64
Value56
- iPhone 6s-class A9 power in a tiny 4-inch body.
- 12 MP camera with 4K video at a $399 price.
- Genuinely pocketable; light at 113 g.
- Long iOS support — reached iOS 15.
Full specifications
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
4.0 inches
Resolution
1,136 × 640 px (326 ppi)
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Main
12 MP, f/2.2
Selfie
1.2 MP, f/2.4
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Features
Live Photos
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -90.6%
This
152,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -85.2%
This
430
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -89.6%
This
845
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -95.2%
This
3.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone SE (1st gen) released?
The iPhone SE (1st gen) was released in Mar 2016.
What is the iPhone SE (1st gen) screen size and type?
The iPhone SE (1st gen) has a 4.0" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the iPhone SE (1st gen) use?
The iPhone SE (1st gen) is powered by the Apple A9 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPhone SE (1st gen) have?
The iPhone SE (1st gen) ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPhone SE (1st gen) battery capacity?
The iPhone SE (1st gen) has a 1,624 mAh battery.
What is the iPhone SE (1st gen) main camera?
The iPhone SE (1st gen) has a 12 MP · f/2.2 main camera.
Does the iPhone SE (1st gen) have 5G?
The iPhone SE (1st gen) does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the iPhone SE (1st gen) waterproof?
The iPhone SE (1st gen) has no official ingress-protection rating.