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Apple·Mid-range · Released Mar 2022

iPhone SE (3rd gen)

Flagship-chip performance and Touch ID in Apple’s cheapest, oldest body.

70/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$429
Color · Midnight
Display
4.7" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
2,018 mAh
Weight
144 g
AI Snapshot

The cheapest way into iOS — if you can live with a 2017-era body.

The iPhone SE 3 pairs a fast A15 chip and long software support with the old iPhone 8 chassis. The small LCD, big bezels and tiny battery are the cost of the $429 price and the Touch ID home button.

Subscores · 0–100
Display58
Camera70
Performance80
Battery64
Build74
Value78
  • Flagship A15 chip at the lowest iPhone price.
  • Touch ID — the only current iPhone with a home button.
  • Compact and light at 144 g.
  • Long software-support runway.

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
Smart HDR 4 · Photographic Styles

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -43.2%
This
920,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -27.9%
This
2,090
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -36.4%
This
5,150
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -61.3%
This
24.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

Frequently asked questions

When was the iPhone SE (3rd gen) released?

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) was released in Mar 2022.

What is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) screen size and type?

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a 4.7" LCD 60 Hz display.

What chipset does the iPhone SE (3rd gen) use?

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the iPhone SE (3rd gen) have?

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) battery capacity?

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a 2,018 mAh battery.

What is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) main camera?

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a 12 MP · f/1.8 main camera.

Does the iPhone SE (3rd gen) have 5G?

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) supports 5G (Sub-6).

Is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) waterproof?

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance.

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