APPLEiPhone SE (3rdgeneration)

Midrange Smartphone

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation): Specs, Key Features & Rivals

  • Shortest rated playback
  • Lightest in class
  • Dimmest screen in class

The iPhone SE 3 carries the Apple name into the midrange smartphone class. Across our list of midrange smartphones, the iPhone SE 3 Has the shortest rated video playback. The main competition for the iPhone SE 3 comes from Pixel 7a, Pixel 8a and Galaxy A36.

  • Screen size4.7 in
  • ChipsetA15 Bionic
  • Main camera12 MP
  • Weight5.08 oz
  • Base storage64 GB
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Key Specifications

Display
Display: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Screen size 4.7 in
Panel type LCD (Retina HD)
Resolution 1334 x 750
Pixel density 326 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Peak brightness 625 nits
Always-on display No
Performance
Performance: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Chipset A15 Bionic
CPU cores 6
Process node 5 nm
Memory & Storage
Memory & Storage: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Base storage 64 GB
Max storage 256 GB
microSD slot No
Camera
Camera: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Main camera 12 MP
Rear cameras 1
Front camera 7 MP
Max video 4K60
Battery & Charging
Battery & Charging: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Rated video playbackManufacturer rating 15 h
Wireless charging 8 W
Port Lightning
Software & Updates
Software & Updates: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
OS at launch iOS 15.4
Design & Build
Design & Build: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Height 5.45 in
Width 2.65 in
Thickness 0.29 in
Weight 5.08 oz
Water & dust rating IP67
Frame Aluminum
Price
Price: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Launch price $429

How It Stacks Up in the Midrange Smartphone Class

On refresh rate, the iPhone SE 3 comes in 65% under the class average in raw numbers. Relative to the class average, the iPhone SE 3 reads 49% lower on rated video playback. Take the class average for weight, add 27%, and you have roughly where the iPhone SE 3 sits.

Refresh rate

60 Hz · class avg 99 Hz

Rated video playback

15 h · class avg 22 h

Weight

5.08 oz · class avg 6.43 oz

Peak brightness

625 nits · class avg 1,815.6 nits

Base storage

64 GB · class avg 134 GB

Main camera

12 MP · class avg 48 MP

Rear cameras

1 · class avg 2

Thickness

0.29 in · class avg 0.32 in
iPhone SE 3Class average

Compare iPhone SE 3 With Its Rivals

APPLEiPhone SE (3rdgeneration) Google Pixel 7a front view iPhone SE 3 vs Pixel 7a Smartphone APPLEiPhone SE (3rdgeneration) Google Pixel 8a front view iPhone SE 3 vs Pixel 8a Smartphone APPLEiPhone SE (3rdgeneration) GOOGLEPixel 9a iPhone SE 3 vs Pixel 9a Smartphone APPLEiPhone SE (3rdgeneration) NOTHINGPhone (3a) iPhone SE 3 vs Nothing Phone 3a Smartphone APPLEiPhone SE (3rdgeneration) Samsung Galaxy A36 5G front view iPhone SE 3 vs Galaxy A36 Smartphone

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the release date of the iPhone SE 3?

The iPhone SE 3 went on sale with a release date of March 18, 2022.

What was the launch price of the iPhone SE 3?

At launch, the iPhone SE 3 cost $429. Price data as of March 2022.

What does the iPhone SE 3 compete with?

The main alternatives to the iPhone SE 3 are Pixel 7a, Pixel 8a, Galaxy A36 and Nothing Phone 3a.

What is the weight of the iPhone SE 3?

The iPhone SE 3 weighs 5.08 oz.

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