iPhone SE (3rd Gen)
The last iPhone with Touch ID and the iconic Home button. Blazing A15 Bionic performance packed into a classic, featherlight 144g design.
Color
What's inside
The fundamental features that make the iPhone SE our top ultra-budget recommendation.
A15 Bionic (5nm)
The same silicon as iPhone 13 and 14 for lightning-fast daily tasks and gaming.
Touch ID Home Button
Instant, tactile fingerprint unlock without needing to look at your screen or swipe up.
Featherlight 144g
At just 7.3mm thin and 144g, it disappears into your pocket and allows effortless one-handed use.
12MP Camera with OIS
Smart HDR 4, Deep Fusion, Photographic Styles, Portrait mode, and 4K60 video.
4.7" Retina HD Display
Sharp 326 ppi IPS LCD with True Tone and wide P3 color gamut.
20W Fast Charging
2,018mAh battery reaches 50% charge in just 30 minutes wired, plus Qi wireless.
What you'll notice on Day 1
Instant Touch ID
Unlock your phone resting on a table or wearing a mask instantly with a physical tap of the Home button.
True One-Handed Reach
Your thumb reaches every corner of the screen without repositioning your grip or using Reachability mode.
Surprising Speed
Inside this retro design is the flagship A15 Bionic chip. Apps launch instantly and gaming is butter smooth.
What's in the box
iPhone SE
Included
USB-C to Lightning Cable
Included
Is this the right iPhone for you?
This is for you if...
- âĒ You want the most affordable modern iPhone available (~$124 refurb).
- âĒ You love Touch ID and prefer a tactile physical Home button over swipe gestures.
- âĒ You want a compact, featherlight 144g phone that fits in any pocket.
Skip this if...
- âĒ You need all-day heavy battery endurance (the 2,018mAh cell requires top-ups).
- âĒ You want Night mode photos, an ultrawide camera, or Face ID.
- âĒ You watch a lot of video and find a 4.7-inch screen too cramped.
Which storage size?
Don't overpay for storage you won't use. Here's what each tier actually holds.
The iCloud Reality
Apple gives you 5GB free. You will fill it up quickly.
50GB Plan
Covers 90% of normal users.
$0.99/mo
200GB Plan
Best if you use Family Sharing.
$2.99/mo
Pro Tip: Skip the 64GB base tier if you take video or save offline playlists â or buy 64GB and strictly pair it with the $0.99/mo 50GB iCloud plan to offload full-res photos and free up local storage.
Day-1 Essentials
Apple doesn't include a charging block in the box. Here is exactly what you need to protect and power your iPhone SE.
Power Adapter
Required. Choose standard or future-proof.
Premium Budget
Anker 45W
Official 40W
Apple 40W Dynamic
6ft Lightning Cable
Heavy-duty braided cable for bed & desk.
MagSafe Case
Protect the glass back.
Screen Protector
Don't risk day-one scratches.
Wireless Audio
Seamless Apple pairing.