Launch report · Apple
iPhone SE (2016): The original compact iPhone SE — 4-inch, A9 chip, fingerprint.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2016·$399·Score 62/100
The 2016 SE packed the A9 chip and 4K OIS camera into a 4-inch 113 g body for $399. The template for every budget iPhone since.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.0" Retina LCD
Chipset
Apple A9
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/2.2
Battery
1,624 mAh
Weight
113 g
What stands out
- Ultra-compact 4-inch / 113 g.
- A9 chip + 4K OIS.
- Touch ID + headphone jack.
- Iconic design.
What to watch
- Tiny battery.
- Mono speaker.
- Support ended 2022.
- Small 4-inch screen.