Apple iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 Buyer's Guide
iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 Release Date: April 2020
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The iPhone SE (2nd gen) was launched April 15, 2020, and is the smallest and most budget-friendly member of the 13th generation iPhone family. The new iPhone SE 2 offers many of the same internal specifications as the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, but at a lower cost and with an exterior resembling the iPhone 8. The iPhone SE 2 is powered by Apple’s A13 Bionic processor, and is available with up to 256GB of internal storage. It features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with True Tone, a 12MP f/1.8 camera with optical image stabilization, and IP67 certification for water and dust resistance.
iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 Price
iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 Specs
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The iPhone SE (2020) is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chip, which is the same processor chip that powers the iPhone 11. Other features of the 2nd generation iPhone SE include a 4.7” Retina HD display, a home button with Touch ID for device security, 4G LTE cellular connectivity, up to 128GB of storage space, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, a 12MP wide rear camera, and a 7MP Facetime HD front camera.
Size and Weight
| Width | 67 mm 2.7 inches |
| Height | 138 mm 5.5 inches |
| Depth | 7 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 148 g 5.2 ounces |
The iPhone SE (2020) has a small overall form factor, with measurements of 5.45” (H) x 2.65” (W) x 0.29” (D). The iPhone SE (2020) is also a light phone, weighing in at 5.22 ounces.
Screen and Display
| Resolution | 750x1334 |
| Screen Size | 120 mm 4.7 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 326 ppi |
The display on the iPhone SE (2020) is a 4.7” Retina HD with a resolution of 1334 x 750. The display uses IPS technology, and key features include wide color (P3), a 1,400:1 contrast ratio, True Tone, and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 4032x3024 |
The iPhone SE (2020) camera setup includes a 7MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and a single 12MP wide camera on the back. Both the front and rear camera can record 1080p HD video, and the back camera can also record slo-mo video and 4K video. Some of the other key (shared) features of the front and back cameras include Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting with six effects to choose from.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 1821 mAh |
| Longevity | 14 hours |
| USB | Lightning |
| Qi | |
The 2nd generation iPhone SE has a rechargeable 1,821 mAh lithium-ion battery. The iPhone SE battery can provide up to 13 hours of video playback time or up to 40 hours of audio playback time. The phone can be charged using a Lightning cable, or wirelessly using a Qi wireless charging pad. The iPhone SE is also fast-charge capable and can charge to 50% in 30 minutes when using an Apple 20W wall power adapter.
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iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 Storage
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Similar to the previous generation iPhone SE, the 2nd generation model is available in two storage configurations and maxes out at 128GB. The storage options for the iPhone SE (2nd gen) include 64GB or 128GB.
iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 Colors
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In keeping with the iPhone SE tradition, the 2nd generation iPhone SE is available in three different colors. The color options for the iPhone SE (2020) include Black, White, and PRODUCT(RED).
Color Popularity
Black
Black is the most popular iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone SE 1st Gen 2016.
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White is a popular iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 color preference, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone SE 1st Gen 2016.
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Red is a unique iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone SE 1st Gen 2016.
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Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 color is best for you.
iPhone Comparisons
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FAQ
The most popular iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 storage option is 64 GB, chosen by 78% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020. In June 2025, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $93, the 128 GB option was $116, the 256 GB option was $145.
The most popular iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 color is Black, favored by 74% of buyers.
In general, iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 prices.
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