Apple·Mid-range · Released Apr 2020
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
The 2020 SE — flagship A13 power in the classic iPhone 8 body.
62/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$399
Color · Black
Display
4.7" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic
Memory
3 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
1,821 mAh
Weight
148 g
AI Snapshot
A 2020 budget iPhone that traded everything for a low price.
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) put a flagship A13 in the old iPhone 8 shell. The tiny battery, small LCD and lack of 5G are the price of that $399 entry point.
Subscores · 0–100
Display52
Camera66
Performance72
Battery58
Build72
Value74
- Flagship A13 chip at $399 in 2020.
- Touch ID home button.
- Very compact and light.
- Still receives iOS updates.
Full specifications
Type
Retina HD IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
4.7 inches
Resolution
1,334 × 750 px (326 ppi)
Peak brightness
625 nits
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Main
12 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Selfie
7 MP, f/2.2
Video
4K @ 60 fps
Features
Portrait mode · Smart HDR
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -63.6%
This
590,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -55.2%
This
1,300
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -59.3%
This
3,300
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -80.6%
This
12.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone SE (2nd gen) released?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) was released in Apr 2020.
What is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) screen size and type?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 4.7" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the iPhone SE (2nd gen) use?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPhone SE (2nd gen) have?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) ships with 3 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) battery capacity?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 1,821 mAh battery.
What is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) main camera?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 12 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the iPhone SE (2nd gen) have 5G?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) waterproof?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance.