iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 vs iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022

Name: Apple iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-iphone-se-2nd-gen
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An upgrade from the iPhone SE 2nd Gen to the iPhone SE 3rd Gen translates to a lighter, faster phone. While the two devices have the same design and are equipped with the same camera system (single 12MP lens), display (326ppi), and home button, the SE 3rd Gen features an improved processor (A15 Bionic chip) also found on the iPhone 13. Another major advantage the iPhone SE 3 has over the SE 2 is 5G compatibility. Between the newer processor and the extended network compatibility offered in the iPhone SE 3rd Gen, the iPhone SE 3 is a substantial upgrade over its predecessor.

Price Comparison

iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020

Low price:

$72

Avg price:

$114

How much does iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 cost?

iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022

Low price:

$128

Avg price:

$184

What's the best iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 price?

iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 vs iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 Pricing

iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 prices start at $72, which is cheaper than the iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 low price of $128.

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Specs Comparison

At a glance, the iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone SE (2022) appear to be rather similar. They both have a 4.7” Retina HD display, and both use a home button with Touch ID for device security. They both also feature a 7MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, with a single 12MP wide camera on the back. But the iPhone SE (2022) has several perks not found on the iPhone SE (2020) such as 5G cellular connectivity, more available internal storage, and Apple’s A15 Bionic processor.

Size

Size	iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020	iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022
Width	67 mm 2.7 inches	67 mm 2.7 inches
Height	138 mm 5.5 inches	138 mm 5.5 inches
Depth	7 mm 0.3 inches	7 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	148 g 5.2 ounces	144 g 5.1 ounces

The iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone SE (2022) are the same sizes. They each have a 4.7” display size and measurements of 5.45” (H) x 2.65” (W) x 0.29” (D). Otherwise, the iPhone SE (2022) is slightly lighter, at 5.09 ounces as compared to the 5.22-ounce weight of the iPhone SE (2020).

Camera

Camera	iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020	iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022
Primary	12.2 MP	12.2 MP
Resolution	4032x3024	4032x3024

The camera setups are similar when comparing the iPhone SE (2020) and the iPhone SE (2022). They both have a 7MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, with a single 12MP wide camera lens on the back. But while the hardware is similar, the iPhone SE (2022) adds some extra features such as Deep Fusion, Photographic Styles, and night mode time-lapse video.

Screen

Display	iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020	iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022
Resolution	750x1334	750x1334
Screen Size	120 mm 4.7 in	120 mm 4.7 in
Pixels Per Inch	326 ppi	326 ppi

The iPhone SE (2020) and the iPhone SE (2022) both feature a 4.7” Retina HD (LCD) display with a resolution of 1334 x 750, a contrast ratio of 1400:1, and a PPI of 326. Other common display features include True Tone, wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.

Battery

Battery	iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020	iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022
Capacity	1821 mAh	2018 mAh
Longevity	14 hours	14 hours
USB	Lightning	Lightning

The iPhone SE (2020) has a battery capacity of 1,821 mAh, and the iPhone SE (2022) has a battery capacity of 2,018 mAh. Both models feature a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is fast-charge capable and supports Qi wireless charging. The iPhone SE (2020) battery allows for up to 13 hours of video playback time or up to 40 hours of audio playback time. The iPhone SE (2022) battery allows for up to 15 hours of video playback time or up to 50 hours of audio playback time.

Processing

Processor	iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020	iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022
CPU	Apple A13 Bionic APL1085 / APL1W85 (T8030)	Apple A15 Bionic APL1007 / APL1W07

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Color Choices

iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020

Available in 3 colors:

Black
White
Red

Which iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 color should you buy?

iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022

Available in 3 colors:

Midnight
Red
Starlight

Which color iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 is the most popular?

iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 vs iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 Colors

The iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 introduces two new colors not found in the iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 color palette: Starlight and Midnight. Both the iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 and iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 share one color: Red. However, the iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 does away with Black and White, previously seen on the iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022.

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The iPhone SE (2nd gen) and iPhone SE (3rd gen) are available in similar colors. The 2nd gen iPhone SE is available in Black or White, and the 3rd gen iPhone SE is available in Midnight or Starlight. In addition, both of these models are available in PRODUCT(RED).

Storage Options

iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020

Choose from 3 storage options:

64GB
128GB
256GB

Which iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 storage should I buy?

iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022

Choose from 3 storage options:

64GB
128GB
256GB

Which storage iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 is the most popular?

iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 vs iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 Storage

Both the iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 and iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022 share three storage options: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB.

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The 2nd generation iPhone SE is available with 64GB of storage or 128GB of storage. The 3rd generation iPhone SE is also available with 64GB or 128GB of storage, along with a third storage option of 256GB.