Apple iPhone SE Black 64GB
The A13 Bionic chip delivers flagship-level performance in a compact 4.7-inch body with IP67 water resistance and a familiar Touch ID home button. Its single 12MP camera leverages Smart HDR and OIS for sharp, balanced shots, while the classic design keeps the device lightweight and easy to use one-handed. This phone is best for users wanting core iOS speed and a pocketable form factor without paying a premium for modern all-screen designs.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong affordability (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong feature (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average display (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202686/100
Buyers in Q2 2026 were largely satisfied, citing good condition, value, and suitability for basic needs like calls and texts. A few noted minor issues with battery life and heat.
- Phone arrives in great or like-new condition, often already updated, and works well for basic tasks.
- Good value for a cheap unlocked phone, especially for kids, seniors, or as a secondary device.
- Battery life is poor for some, though the phone itself performs well otherwise.
- Device can get a bit hot during use, but this is seen as acceptable for the price.
- Q1 202688/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 found the pre-owned iPhone SE a great value, especially for kids or teens. Battery life was a common concern, but overall satisfaction was high.
- Great value for a pre-owned phone, especially for children or teens needing a reliable device.
- Battery life is a common downside, with one unit at 77% health, but it's seen as an acceptable trade-off.
- Phone performance and camera quality are praised, meeting all needs of the users.
- Easy to supplement battery life with an external USB-C battery, making the purchase a no-brainer.
Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 4.7" |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 625 nits |
| HDR | Yes |
Performance
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic |
| Processor Model | Apple A13 Bionic |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.66 |
| RAM | 3 MB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable | No |
Camera
| Main Camera | 12 |
| Camera Count | 1 |
| Front Camera | 7 |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| Video | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 1821 Wh |
| Wired Charging | 18 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Wired |
| Connector | Lightning |
Connectivity
| 5G | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Lightning |
| SIM | Nano SIM, eSIM |
| eSIM | Yes |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP67 |
| Form Factor | bar |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Fingerprint | front |
| Face Recognition | No |
| OS | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPhone SE | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Motorola Moto G PB1M0006US | FNCOCO I26 U | GAMAKOO R26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 4.7 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | OLED | LCD | - |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | - |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 256 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 12 | 108 | 50 | 50 | 108 | 108 |
| Front Camera Mp | 7 | 40 | 11 | 32 | 68 | - |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 1821 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 7000 | 10000 |
| Charging Wattage | 18 | 45 | 30 | 30 | - | 33 |
| Wireless Charging | true | true | true | true | - | - |
| Five (g) | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68 | IP68 | Water resistant | - | - |
| Operating System | iOS | Android | Android | Android | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone SE | 61.3 | 44 | 38.1 | 32.6 | 69.7 | 51.5 | 51.1 | 49.6 | 89 | 88.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Compare | 89 | 93.8 | 94.4 | 93.2 | 95.9 | 81.2 | 44 | 78 | 79.7 | 55 |
| Google Pixel 7 Pro Compare | 89 | 78.3 | 87.6 | 96 | 69.7 | 0 | 81.4 | 89.8 | 50.8 | 56 |
| Motorola Moto G PB1M0006US Compare | 58 | 66.1 | 90 | 66.1 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 49.9 | 66.9 | 94.8 | 64.5 |
| FNCOCO I26 U Compare | 30.2 | 37.3 | 81.5 | 44.4 | 84 | 0 | 96.1 | 37.6 | 72.1 | 69.3 |
| GAMAKOO R26 Ultra Compare | 14.1 | 66.1 | 93 | 13.8 | 54.3 | 0 | 92.4 | 51.3 | 23.1 | 58.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall47.7
- Budget76.3
- Gaming32
- Rugged41.6
- Portability49.4
- Business41.8
- Flagship35.3
- Foldable45.5
- Photography36.4
- Battery Life33.1
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
