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iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Classic design with Touch ID and a fast chip. A good phone for someone who wants a home button, but the small LCD screen and single camera show their age.
Our score7.2 / 10
Released2022
Launch price$429
Our take
Classic design with Touch ID and a fast chip. A good phone for someone who wants a home button, but the small LCD screen and single camera show their age.
For phones we look past launch-week impressions: battery health after a year of daily charging, how the camera handles indoor and low-light shots, and whether the software keeps the phone feeling quick.
Pros
- Touch ID home button
- Fast A15 Bionic
- Compact
Cons
- Small LCD display
- Weak low-light camera
Specifications
| Display | 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD |
|---|---|
| Chip | A15 Bionic |
| Rear camera | 12MP wide |
| Biometrics | Touch ID |
| Connectivity | 5G |
| Port | Lightning |
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