iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2020
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
The bargain of 2020: top-tier A13 performance, Touch ID and a great single camera in the familiar Home-button shell.
Flagship A13 speed and Touch ID in the classic iPhone 8 body for $399.
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iPhone SE (2nd generation): key facts
When was the iPhone SE (2nd generation) released?
The iPhone SE (2nd generation) arrived on April 24, 2020. Apple discontinued it in September 2022.
How much did the iPhone SE (2nd generation) cost?
The iPhone SE (2nd generation) launched at $399 in 2020, about $483 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A13 Bionic at 2.65 GHz, 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, 4.7" Retina HD LCD, 1334×750 display.
Why does the iPhone SE (2nd generation) matter?
Flagship A13 speed and Touch ID in the classic iPhone 8 body for $399.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A13 Bionic · 2.65 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 4.7" Retina HD LCD, 1334×750 |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 148 g |
| Dimensions | 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 13 |
| Released | April 24, 2020 |
| Discontinued | September 2022 |
| Launch price | $399 |
How the iPhone SE (2nd generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 5.3× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.65 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.2× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 16,400 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $399 in 2020, about $483 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-08-11