How to find out what processor is on an iPhone se. The A9 processor from Samsung is more power-hungry than its counterpart from TSMC

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Experts have found that iPhone 6s smartphones with a processor made by Samsung discharge faster and heat up more than those with a chip from TSMC. An easy way has appeared on the Internet to find out which microprocessor is used in a mobile device.

All iPhone 6s models have the same processor - Apple A9. In September 2015, it became known that there are two manufacturers of this chip - TSMC and Samsung. The Samsung processor is manufactured using 14 nm technology, TSMC - using 16 nm technology. The processors have slightly different sizes, the area differs by 10%.

Instances of the iPhone 6s with processors from different manufacturers, despite the same chip model, have different battery life and heat up differently during operation. Experts Austin Evans and Jonathan Morrison came to these conclusions.

After charging two iPhone 6s to 100% - one with a TSMC processor, the other from Samsung - Morrison shot 4K video on both smartphones for a long time, then tracked a 10-minute video in iMovie and then ran a series of performance tests. After this, the first smartphone had 62% charge left, and the second one - 55%. Evans, in turn, having previously set the same screen brightness, launched Geekbench 3 on both smartphones. During testing, the copy with a TSMC-made chip lasted 50 minutes longer. During tests, reviewers also noticed that copies with a Samsung processor ran hotter than those with a TSMC chip.

In addition, an hour-long Internet video was launched on the iPhone 6s. Here the difference turned out to be insignificant: the copy with the TSMC processor spent 14% of the charge, while the one with the Samsung-made chip spent 15%. Apple iPhone 6s smartphones with chips from TSMC and Samsung behave differently. In real operating conditions, the user is unlikely to notice the difference and understand which manufacturer’s chip the iPhone he purchased has. However, when it comes to intensive use of power-hungry functions such as 4K recording, the TSMC chip clearly wins.

You can check which processor is used in a particular iPhone 6s using an application from the App Store. The application is free and called Lirum Device Info Lite. Just run the utility and go to the Home tab, where the chip model will be indicated:

if the model is N66AP (iPhone 6s Plus) or N71AP (iPhone 6s) – Samsung processor;
if the model is N66MAP (iPhone6s Plus) or N71MAP (iPhone 6s) – TSMC processor.

By the way, the new discovery has already been given the name “chipgate” - by analogy with “antennagate” in 2010, “scuffgate”, when the paint began to peel off the devices, and “bentgate”, when Apple smartphones began to bend in their pockets.

Thanks to numerous reviews from iPhone SE owners, we were able to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the 4-inch Apple smartphone released in 2016.

Benefits of iPhone SE

The good old 4-inch form factor

Millions of graceful women's palms have yearned for the small, comfortable contours of the bodies of old gadgets. The same can be said about the large army of Asian buyers, teenagers and children. A return to a 4-inch display diagonal and proportional body dimensions is a clear plus. Not degradation, but creative quality, rethinking the concept of a smart phone for all occasions.

A9 processor

Small but bold - the iPhone SE is in some ways inferior to the flagship models, but this does not apply to performance. Those who have not yet replaced their old iPhone 5 are in for a pleasant surprise. It looks like the same device, but its hardware is the most advanced, take at least the full version of the A9 processor, no modifications with reduced functionality. The last factor will become one of the most important marketing advantages of a newbie over competitors.

M9 and Siri always active

The gadget, among others, also received a function that was first demonstrated six months ago. The power of the M9 coprocessor has finally become enough to serve as a full-fledged deputy of the main chip in case it is turned off to save energy or the smartphone is simply locked. In situations like this, you can still shout “Hey Siri” and she will respond. Convenient, whatever you say.

Rose gold color

The iPhone SE can still be considered the successor to the iPhone 6s. This is indicated, for example, by a characteristic family feature – the “rose gold” color of the case, first introduced in 2015. Not a rarity, but this color is still not available on many devices in the Apple product range. But the iPhone SE smartphone received it - to the delight of those who like to splurge without extra costs.

Presentable view of the Apple logo

Not a metal stamping, but a separate stainless steel part, skillfully placed in its rightful place. The logo serves as a kind of inlay, decoration for the smartphone body, although this is not entirely logical from the point of view of minimizing the cost of the product. Or vice versa - it’s just not worth saving on such inexpensive, but catchy details in order to attract buyers.

Correct silhouette of the edges

The iPhone 5s model had excellent ergonomics, but with the transition to the phablet format, Cupertino engineers had to significantly adjust the bevels of the edges - they became more rounded. iPhone SE received its own side edge design. Comfortable to grip and protected from scratches and chips.

2 GB RAM

A small bow to Apple, which not only deigned to satisfy one of the key requests of users, but also did not skimp on a solution for a budget model. We are talking about the long-awaited transition from a single gigabyte of RAM, unchanged for years on end, to twice the volume of a valuable resource. Even without official confirmation, the iPhone SE model still received the coveted 2 GB of RAM - goodbye to Safari slowdowns, unmotivated iOS freezes and other unpleasant factors.

12 MP iSight camera

Another example that users of the new product will not feel too disadvantaged compared to owners of flagship devices. Their main cameras of the iSight series are identical - the same matrix resolution, the same f2.2 aperture, almost the same set of additional modules. Whether video shooting or selfie, everything will turn out at approximately the same level and depend on the skill of the operator, but not on the capabilities of the equipment.

Thick body, but no protruding camera lens ring

Indeed, no, and that says it all.

4K video format support

iPhone SE not only can shoot in high resolution, but also implements almost all aspects of working with the most popular format. For example, the ability to merge several streams into a single video using iMovie. Or digital zoom and virtual panning for those who are not going to reproduce 4K, but would not refuse to increase the comfort of work when creating video with a resolution of 1080p.

Slow-mo shooting at 240 fps

Copied from iPhone 6s - the new smartphone supports both modes of recording video in slow motion. And playback too, both with a frequency of 240 fps, the quality level is 720p, and with 120 fps, but in a resolution similar to 1080p. Its predecessor, an old 4-inch gadget, was also familiar with slow-mo, but could do much less.

Retina-Flash

The technology, first implemented in the iPhone 6s model, allows you to neutralize the lack of lighting when working with the front camera of a smartphone. An additional light source is the display itself, which in the latest version is capable of producing a flash three times brighter than the standard screen backlight. More importantly, the concept of “triple” is relative and in fact the required brightness is calculated very accurately based on the sensors in the latest generation FaceTime camera. Alas, the iPhone SE smartphone inherited the old front-facing module, and therefore, although it can illuminate itself during selfies, it does so rather clumsily against the backdrop of a truly smart flagship camera.

Live Photos support

One of the cosmetic functions of the latest generation of Apple gadgets is theoretically supported on older models. But only in playback format - the iPhone SE is different in that it can also create “live photos”. Nothing fundamentally new, the same automatic video capture and adding short animated inserts before and after a static image. But at least there is no lag behind fashion.

Compatible with Apple Pay

This service was initially developed for broad compatibility with the iPhone lineup, and its only bottleneck was the need for an NFC chip and a “security enclave” key storage in the mobile device. Both are present in the iPhone SE by default—you don't have to use the Apple Watch companion gadget to shop using your smartphone.

High speed communication

More than the iPhone 5s, but less than the current flagship - the result is a good average result. The iPhone SE model is equipped with Bluetooth 4.2 wireless modules, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 19-band LTE with a peak throughput of up to 150 Mb/s.

Optimized Power System

Less free space inside the case, but modern compact batteries. An advanced and energy-intensive display, but due to the 4-inch diagonal, it is not as power-hungry as similar phablet units. Together, these two factors provided the iPhone SE with better battery life than the iPhone 5s.

Congratulations to all fans of small screens and 4-inch iPhones! On March 21, 2016, Apple updated its line of 4-inch iPhones with the new iPhone SE. This means we have a choice. We may not buy large iPhones with 4.7″ or 5.5″ screens just because they are the latest models. If you like a small screen and the good old “five” has always suited you, then today you can buy a new, fresh 4-inch iPhone SE with modern and up-to-date hardware inside.

The most important thing is that people who were using the iPhone 5 have already encountered problems related to the software. For example, the “night mode” function from iOS 9.3 is no longer supported by the “five” and, apparently, it is not a fact that the iPhone 5 will support all functions. Those. Apple is gradually stopping support for the five, and by purchasing the iPhone SE we get the most current device with the current processor, which will support all the functions of all new versions of iOS for the next 5 years. Yes, we will even sell or destroy it sooner :)

Colors and body

The first thing I immediately want to draw your attention to is the presence of a new color in the Apple iPhone line and, also, in the 4-inch iPhone line - Rose Gold. At one time, Apple introduced this color and has now decided to equip the next version of the iPhone. The new color is popular and already three devices from all Apple products have it. I'm really sure that we'll see it soon.

The shape of the iPhone SE is identical to the shape of the iPhone 5S, so all the cases will roll off your fives. They simply took our any 4-inch iPhone and stuffed it with modern, up-to-date stuffing. Updated, in other words. Well, that’s right, because the iPhone 5S has a fairly beautiful, convenient, comfortable, overall optimal shape and all that it lacks is the relevance of the filling.

Iron

What processor is in the iPhone SE

The iPhone SE processor is the current A9 chip, which is currently in the iPhone 6S. Also, the A9 chip has an M9 coprocessor, which provides contactless access to Siri - now you can simply say “Hey Siri” and it will be activated. No need to hold down the Home button anymore.

How much RAM does iPhone SE have?

Fortunately, the iPhone SE received 2 GB of RAM, just like the iPhone 6S. So no lags. The phone works quickly and without lag. he definitely won't. Even faster than the iPhone 5S and even a little better than the latest 6S. Although at the presentation, Apple showed that the new iPhone SE is on par with the iPhone 6S in terms of performance and is 2 times faster than the iPhone 5S. And the graphics chip is 3 times faster than the iPhone 5S.

How much memory does the iPhone SE have?

The iPhone SE received 16 GB and 64 GB of its own memory. Yes, only two models will be available. However, this topic with 16 GB is already infuriating. In 2016, it’s not interesting to put so much, and even with the support of shooting 4K video. Well, it’s clear that this is a marketing ploy and that they follow the concept of the iPhone 6S. Maybe everything will change with the release.

What OS does the iPhone SE run on?

iPhone SE comes with iOS 9.3 on board. And accordingly, it will support iOS 10 and subsequent new ones, up to iOS 13.

Battery

iPhone SE price, iPhone SE release date, start of sales

The iPhone SE release date is scheduled for March 31st. Although pre-orders can be made starting March 24th. iPhone SE will be released on March 31 in the first wave countries, which will include:

Australia
Canada
China
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Japan
New Zealand
Puerto Rico
Singapore
England

iPhone SE release date in Ukraine and Russia is May. The new iPhone SE will be released in Ukraine and Russia in May because Apple plans to launch it in 110 more countries in May. I think that we are included in this list anyway. And the iPhone SE will be sold at a price of 400 bucks for 16 GB and 500 bucks for 64 GB. If the official price of iPhone SE in the US:

$399 dollars for 16 Gb
$499 USD for 64 GB

then in Ukraine it will be much more expensive. As usual, there is an additional payment for delivery and, plus, stores mark up crazy prices. Therefore, the approximate price of the iPhone SE in Ukraine is 14,000 UAH and 16,000 UAH dollars for the 16 and 64 GB models, respectively.

Video reviews of iPhone SE

Apple official video:

Video review of the black iPhone SE - The Verge:

Video review of the gold iPhone SE – Slash Gear

Video review - iPhone 5S cases will go to iPhone SE

That's all for the iPhone SE review. Overall a good device. Especially for those who don't like large displays on phones. A worthy replacement for iPhone 5, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. And I was very pleased with the price. This is the most affordable iPhone in the world today. Modern filling, in the form of an awesome camera, like the iPhone 6S, a powerful and fast processor, a beautiful rose gold color - makes this iPhone the best among 4-inch iPhones, modern and relevant.

Good mood to you all. See you in touch :)

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So, in short, the iPhone SE is an iPhone 6s in an iPhone 5s body. There are only two visible differences between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 5s. First, on the back it says “iPhone SE” instead of just “iPhone”.

From left to right: iPhone SE, iPhone 5s

The second difference is that the chamfers of the metal edging are not glossy, but matte. It is difficult to notice this, even with direct comparison, however, it is a fact.

There are no other external differences - including with regard to the location of the camera and flash (remember, these elements were slightly different for the iPhone 5), speakers and generally all sizes.

And this is very good news. If you still have accessories for the iPhone 5s, they are 100% suitable for the iPhone SE. In our editorial office, for example, we still have a special plastic case with a mount for external lenses - we had to throw it into the back drawer when the iPhone 6 was released, but now we found it and installed it on the iPhone SE without any problems.

We also note that the iPhone SE is now available in rose gold, which appeared in the iPhone line only starting with the iPhone 6s/6s Plus.

From left to right: iPhone 5s, iPhone SE and iPhone 6s

As for our personal impressions, after ten minutes of working with the iPhone SE, returning to the dimensions of the iPhone 6s feels like an inconvenience. At the same time, the relatively small screen of the iPhone SE compared to the iPhone 6s does not cause such inconvenience (if we were switching to it from the iPhone 6s Plus, of course, the difference would be huge)

iPhone SE in hand

iPhone 6s in hand

However, it should be noted that Apple could increase the screen of the iPhone SE without changing the dimensions of the device itself. The frames are quite thick - there is room to increase them. A screen with a diagonal of 4.3-4.5 inches would fit quite well.

Features and performance

Inside the iPhone SE is a full-fledged iPhone 6s. Almost. The differences are minimal - there is no 3D Touch (many, however, have already forgotten that the 6s even has it) and the screen resolution is lower - it corresponds to the iPhone 5/5s: 640x1136 pixels instead of 750x1334 pixels. Thus, the total number of pixels on the iPhone 6/6s screen is 1.4 times more than in the iPhone 5/5s/SE.

At the same time, the hardware in the iPhone SE is absolutely the same as in the iPhone 6s - a dual-core Apple A9 APL0898 processor with a nominal clock frequency of 1850 MHz, a PowerVR GT7600 video accelerator, and 2 GB of RAM.

	iPhone 5s	iPhone SE	iPhone 6s
Screen	4"", 640x1136 pixels.	4"", 640x1136 pixels.	4.7"", 750x1334 pixels.
CPU	Apple A7 APL0698,	Apple A9 APL0898,	Apple A9 APL0898,
Video chip	PowerVR G6430	PowerVR GT7600	PowerVR GT7600
RAM	1 GB	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory	16/32/64 GB	16/64 GB	16/64/128 GB
Rear camera	Full-HD/60p video	12 MP + Live Photos, 4K/30p video	12 MP + Live Photos, 4K/30p video
Front-camera	1.2 MP	1.2 MP	5 MP
Dimensions	123.8x58.6x7.6 mm	123.8x58.6x7.6 mm	138.3x67.1x7.1 mm
Weight	112 g	113 g	143 g

Source: ZOOM.CNews

However, benchmark results show that the iPhone SE is still a fraction less powerful than the iPhone 6s - despite the fact that its processor has less to worry about due to the reduced screen resolution.

iPhone 5s

iPhone SE

iPhone 6s

Geekbench 3

(Single Core/Multi Core)

1405/2514

2433/4287

2485/4346

AnTuTu Benchmark

63372

129651

133234

Source: ZOOM.CNews

This difference may be due to an artificial limitation of the processor frequency. The iPhone 6s has a 1,715 mAh battery, while the iPhone SE (according to iFixit) has a 1,624 mAh battery, which is smaller. To ensure autonomy similar to the iPhone 6s (and the manufacturer claims that the autonomy of the SE is even higher), the difference in screen resolution and brightness may not be enough.

In any case, the artificial reduction in processor frequency also explains the heterogeneity of the benchmark results obtained on the iPhone SE. As a rule, we run the benchmark several times (up to 5 times) and select the best results (it is possible to slow down the benchmark by third-party processes, but it is unlikely to speed it up). In the case of the iPhone SE, there was a large difference between the minimum and maximum results, which hints at control of the processor frequency.

By the way, pay attention to the line “internal memory” in the technical specifications table. iPhone SE will only be available in 16 or 64 GB variants. There are only two options, there will be no others. Although, in an amicable way, it was possible to leave only one option - 64 GB. Indeed, 16 GB is very little these days, even if you don’t watch movies or play games. There is enough music to fill half of this volume, and the other half will be useful for system needs, especially when the new iOS firmware is released.

Another hardware difference between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 6s is the front camera. If the rear cameras of these smartphones are identical (but in the SE it does not protrude above the body because the body itself is thicker), then the SE inherited the front camera from the 5s. This, however, does not mean that the quality of selfies has become significantly lower, but we will cover this issue in more detail in the review.

What's left of the iPhone 6s

So, we’ve sorted out the hardware: the processor, RAM and rear camera in the iPhone SE are identical to the iPhone 6s. There are also few differences in software. There is no 3D Touch, but this is mostly a hardware function - you need support from the screen. However, Live Photos were left here - i.e. You can take animated photos on iPhone SE as well as view them.

But the ease of using one hand (double tap on the “Home” button) has been removed - this is not needed here, because You can easily reach the top row of icons with your thumb.

The iPhone SE comes with iOS 9.3 by default, and on the very first day we received it for testing, the phone requested an update to iOS 9.3.1. The update fixes some bugs in version 9.3.

It should be noted that the system works at lightning speed on the iPhone SE; we did not notice any performance problems. That is, for those who began to notice lags on the iPhone 5s, it will be very convenient to upgrade to the iPhone SE.

General impression

At the cost of minor sacrifices like 3D Touch and a 5-megapixel selfie camera, Apple managed to cram the power of the iPhone 6s into the body of the iPhone 5s. Yes, the larger the screen, the easier it is to consume modern content. But for the big screen there is an iPad, but you want to handle your phone with one hand and not get it in your pocket. All the same, the phone will not fully replace the tablet, and the tablet will not replace the phone.

Well, for the upcoming review we will test the autonomy and both cameras, and in general the operation and stability of the device. At the same time, let’s think about how the line of Apple smartphones will develop further, and whether we will see another SE in a year. It seems to us that it would be logical to remove the line of 4.7-inch iPhones and leave 4 inches and 5.5. The first option is for those who care about ergonomics (and who use an iPad for content that requires a large screen) and the second option is for those who perceive the smartphone as a universal device that replaces, among other things, a tablet.

128GB

Size and Weight 2

Height: 4.87 inches (123.8 mm)
Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
Depth: 0.30 inch (7.6 mm)
Weight: 3.99 ounces (113 grams)

Display

Retina display
4-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1136‑by‑640‑pixel resolution at 326 ppi
800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
Full sRGB standard
500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
Fingerprint‑resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Chip

A9 chip with 64‑bit architecture
Embedded M9 motion coprocessor

Camera

12‑megapixel camera
ƒ/2.2 aperture
Five-element lens
5x digital zoom
Live Photos with stabilization
Local tone mapping
Face detection
True Tone flash
Sapphire crystal lens cover
Backside illumination sensor
Hybrid IR filter
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
Exposure control
Noise reduction
Auto HDR for photos
Panorama (up to 63 megapixels)
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Timer mode
Photo geotagging

Video Recording

4K video recording at 30 fps
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps
3x digital zoom
True Tone flash
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Face detection
Noise reduction
Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Take 8-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video
playback zoom
Video geotagging

FaceTime HD Camera

1.2‑megapixel photos
ƒ/2.4 aperture
Retina Flash
720p HD video recording
Auto HDR for photos
Backside illumination sensor
Face detection
Burst mode
Exposure control
Timer mode

Touch ID

Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
Receive and redeem rewards using rewards cards

Cellular and Wireless

Model A1662*
- LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29)
Model A1723*
- LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
- TD‑LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
- TD‑SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
- CDMA EV‑DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
All models
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi
- Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Location

Assisted GPS and GLONASS
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation

Video Calling 3

FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular

Audio Calling 3

FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 4
Wi‑Fi calling 4

Audio Playback

Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC -3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
User‑configurable maximum volume limit

TV and Video

AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG‑4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M‑JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Siri 5

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
Get intelligent suggestions in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more
Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri”
Listen and identify songs

External Buttons and Connectors

Touch ID sensor
Volume up/down
Ring/Silent
On/Off - Sleep/Wake
3.5 mm headphone jack
Lightning connector
Microphone
Built-in speaker

Power and Battery 6

Talk time:
Up to 14 hours on 3G
Internet use:
Up to 12 hours on 3G,
up to 13 hours on LTE,
up to 13 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback:
Up to 13 hours
Audio playback:
Up to 50 hours
Standby time:
Up to 10 days

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

Sensors

Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Three‑axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

Operating System

iOS 11
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Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iPhone SE. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can fully enjoy the world’s most personal device. Learn more

Features include:

VoiceOver
Magnifier
Software TTY
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
AssistiveTouch
Speak Screen

Built-in Apps

Camera
Photos
Health
Messages
Phone
FaceTime
Music
Wallet
Safari
Calendar
iTunes Store
App Store
Notes
Contacts
iBooks
Weather
Reminders
Clock
Stocks
Calculator
Voice Memos
Compass
Podcasts
Watch
Files
Find My iPhone
Find My Friends
Settings

Free Apps from Apple

Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, iTunes U, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled.

iMovie
Pages
Numbers
Keynote
iTunes U
GarageBand
Apple Store
Trailers
Apple TV Remote
iTunes Remote
Music Memos
Clips

Headphones

Storage and travel cases

SIM Card

Nano-SIM
iPhone SE is not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.

Rating for Hearing Aids

Model A1662, A1723: M3, T4

Mail Attachment Support

Viewable document types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key(Keynote); .numbers(Numbers); .pages(Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt(text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics

System Requirements

Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access 7

Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:

Mac: OS X 10.9.5 or later
PC: Windows 7 or later
iTunes 12.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages

Language support
English (Australia, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian , Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
QuickType keyboard support
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwritten, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwritten, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France , Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic (Modern Standard, Najdi), Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Transliteration), Hinglish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish , Kannada, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Maori, Marathi, Norwegian, Odia, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Swahili , Swedish, Tamil (Script, Transliteration), Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh
QuickType keyboard support with predictive input
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish
Siri languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany , Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Turkey)
Dictation languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland), Italian ( Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi (India), Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Shanghainese (China mainland), Slovakian, Swedish, Thai , Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Definition dictionary support
English, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Bilingual dictionary support
Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Spell check
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish

In the Box

iPhone with iOS 11
EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug
Lightning to USB Cable
USB Power Adapter
Documentation

iPhone and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more

iPhone SE embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Arsenic‑free display glass
Brominated flame retardant-free
PVC‑free
Beryllium-free
Recyclable aluminum enclosure

Apple and the Environment
Apple is dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Learn more. Or read our detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product. Read our Product Environmental Reports.

Apple GiveBack
If you're ready for your next iPhone, Apple GiveBack is a great way to let go of your old one. If it’s in good shape, you can trade it in for Apple Store credit. If it’s not eligible for credit, we’ll recycle it responsibly at no cost to you. Good for you. Good for the planet.