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Apple iPhone SE 256GB Black

9,0/10 (1083 reviews)
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Product information

Key specs

Size mobile phone
Small
Camera quality
Good
Speed class
Good
Screen quality
Standard
Total storage capacity
256 GB
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Pros and cons

According to our mobile phone expert
  • Take sharp photos with the 12-megapixel camera with portrait mode.
  • Thanks to the fast A13 processor, your device can also handle the most demanding apps.
  • Charge your iPhone SE easily without cables via wireless charging.
  • The device doesn't have a 3.5mm connector to connect your headphones or earbuds to.
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Description

Note: a charger and earbuds aren't included, so you have to purchase those separately.

The Apple iPhone SE 256GB Black is a real powerhouse in a recognizable device. Thanks to the superfast A13 Bionic chip, all your apps load in seconds. With 256GB of storage, you have more than enough space for all your photos, videos, and apps. The smartphone is very similar to the iPhone 8 in appearance. For example, the device has a glass back, so you can now also charge the device wirelessly. The smaller size makes it easy to fit in your pocket. On the 4.7-inch screen, you can easily watch your favorite movies and series and send your messages. You can still unlock with Touch ID via the physical home button. In addition, you can take the most beautiful photos and 4K videos on the iPhone SE 2020 Black with the 12-megapixel camera with portrait mode.

Note: a charger and earbuds aren't included, so you have to purchase those separately.

The Apple iPhone SE 256GB Black is a real powerhouse in a recognizable device. Thanks to the superfast A13 Bionic chip, all your apps load in seconds. With 256GB of storage, you have more than enough space for all your photos, videos, and apps. The smartphone is very similar to the iPhone 8 in appearance. For example, the device has a glass back, so you can now also charge the device wirelessly. The smaller size makes it easy to fit in your pocket. On the 4.7-inch screen, you can easily watch your favorite movies and series and send your messages. You can still unlock with Touch ID via the physical home button. In addition, you can take the most beautiful photos and 4K videos on the iPhone SE 2020 Black with the 12-megapixel camera with portrait mode.

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Included by default

  • Manual
  • USB-C to Lightning cable
  • SIM needle

Included by default

  • Manual
  • USB-C to Lightning cable
  • SIM needle

Key specs

Size mobile phone
Small
Camera quality
Good
Speed class
Good
Screen quality
Standard
Total storage capacity
256 GB
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Reviews

1083 reviews
9,0/10 (1083 reviews)

Rating

722 reviews with 5 stars

340 reviews with 4 stars

14 reviews with 3 stars

5 reviews with 2 stars

2 reviews with 1 star

Rating per section

Picture quality
8,4
Battery life
6,9
Speed
8,5
Screen quality
8,2
Price-quality ratio
8,4

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Most helpful reviews

Our expert review

Fast, compact iPhone with a classic design

  • Quick swipe, scroll and navigate
  • Fits in my pocket
  • Only one camera
  • Lucinda. apple specialist.
  • 17 July 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,7/10

Fantastic device for a relatively low price.

  • Small format
  • Very good quality
  • Needless space below and above the screen (body could have been even smaller)
  • Peter
  • 30 April 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,3/10

Great device without unnecessary fuss.

  • Better camera
  • Affordable
  • Re view
  • 30 April 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,0/10

The iPhone SE is very ordinary, yet fantastic.

  • Very fast thanks to the A13 Bionic
  • Long software support
  • Better screens at the competition
  • Ruben middag
  • 4 May 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,0/10

Just do it especially if you are used to the previous SE.

  • The perfect size
  • Beautiful photos, especially portrait mode is wow
  • 264 GB is a lot of money but worth it
  • A.a.m. van den wildenberg
  • 22 May 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,7/10

Super fine phone with ease of use at your fingertips.

  • Feels good in the hand
  • Beautiful pictures
  • Black borders at the top and bottom that reduce the screen size
  • Eva
  • 30 April 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,0/10

Best price/quality ratio at the moment

  • Apple Update Policy
  • Excellent performance
  • Battery life
  • Sven buis
  • 12 May 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,7/10

Best price/quality for an iPhone.

  • Bigger screen than the previous iPhone SE
  • Better camera with portrait functions
  • None found yet.
  • Van hellemont robin
  • 30 April 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,0/10

Top device if you want to switch from Android to Apple!

  • Fast
  • Price to quality ratio
  • Battery could be better (bigger)
  • Michiel
  • 22 May 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,3/10

I am very satisfied with this mobile.

  • Kato
  • 1 May 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
Our expert review

Fast, compact iPhone with a classic design

  • Quick swipe, scroll and navigate
  • Fits in my pocket
  • Easy to operate with one hand
  • Only one camera

Apple iPhone SE is a compact iPhone that fits easily in my pocket. This iPhone does look outdated in my opinion, due to the classic design.

Classic, recognizable design
From the outside you don't see that you have one of the latest iPhone models in your hands. I think the design of the Apple iPhone SE looks old-fashioned. The wide screen edges take some getting used to. Especially since my own iPhone 11 Pro has almost no screen edges. On the bottom edge of the screen I find a home button with Touch ID. Unlocking via fingerprint is always very nice to me. This way I also unlock the device when it's on the table and I don't have to bend it to have my face scanned.

Compact size
Apple iPhone SE has a small size. The device fits in the pocket of my jeans. I also easily hold it with one hand and operate the small screen with my thumb.

Single camera
I didn't expect much from the single camera on the back beforehand, but the quality of the photos positively surprised me. The photos have bright colors and I see many details. In addition, I take portrait photos of my friends. The background is blurred thanks to the bokeh effect. The quality isn't as good as its iPhone 11 series big brothers, but I'm very impressed. I do miss the night mode with this camera. In low ambient light, the photos are therefore poorly exposed. In addition, I miss the ultra-wide angle lens. For example, it's difficult to get the full picture of the sofa in my small living room with this single wide-angle lens.

Small, bright screen
The screen ratio is 16:9. That's the same ratio as most movies and series, so they fit seamlessly on the iPhone SE screen. In addition, I find the colors on the screen clear and natural. Still, I wouldn't grab the iPhone SE so quickly to watch a series. And that's because of the quality and size of the screen. With its 4.7 inch, I think it is too small to comfortably watch movies. In addition, the resolution is about 720 pixels, so I see pixels better than on my own device: Apple iPhone 11 Pro.

  • Lucinda. apple specialist.
  • 17 July 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,7/10

Fantastic device for a relatively low price.

  • Small format
  • Very good quality
  • Relatively cheap
  • Needless space below and above the screen (body could have been even smaller)

I was looking for the smallest possible phone with the best possible quality. I definitely found that in this phone. The build quality is really fantastic. I think the screen is very nice for an LED screen. In addition, the device is very fast and it is fluent to operate. What I also found very important is the quality of the camera and I must say with the camera you take really beautiful pictures. And don't forget that you get updates from Apple for about five years. With Android, that's only a year or two. All in all, definitely recommended.

  • Peter
  • 30 April 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,3/10

Great device without unnecessary fuss.

  • Better camera
  • Affordable
  • Fit is pocket

Great iPhone and finally one that doesn't immediately cost a thousand euros new. Not too big, not too small. A camera that you can get along with, great battery and nice and fast. No more crashes, no more apps that don't work. If you go from a 6, 7 or 8, but are afraid of a laptop in your pocket, then this is a great device!

  • Re view
  • 30 April 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
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Compare the iPhone SE to the iPhone 11

Compare the iPhone SE to the iPhone 11
Are you curious about the differences and similarities between the iPhone SE and iPhone 11? You read it here.

Specifications

Product

Product number
861023
Manufacturer code
MHGW3ZD/A
Brand
Apple
Warranty
2 years
Processing of your defect
Via Coolblue
Old product returned for free
Yes

General

Mobile phone type
Smartphone
Recommended for use
Business use, Internet, social media, and light games
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) category
D
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) category
1,36 W/kg
Bundle contains
No accessories

Update policy

Year introduced
2020
Introduction month
April
Operating system
iOS
iOS version when introduced
iOS 13
Update to iOS version possible
iOS 14
Latest iOS version
Yes
Assessment remaining iOS updates
Excellent
Expected frequency security updates
Every month
Expected date of last security update
September 2026
Assessment remaining security updates
Excellent
Review update policy
Excellent

Physical properties

Size mobile phone
Small
Height
13,8 cm
Width
6,7 cm
Depth
0,7 cm
Weight
148 g
Color
Black
Water-resistant
Yes
IP certification
IP67
Shockproof
No
Sound reproduction
Stereo
MagSafe magnet
No

Processor and memory

Speed class
Good
Processor
A13 Bionic chip
Number of primary processor cores
Hexa-Core (6)
Total storage capacity
256 GB
Internal RAM
3 GB
Memory card reader
No

SIM card

SIM free
Yes
SIM card slot type
Nano SIM
Dual SIM
Yes
Content SIM tray
1 SIM card slot and a slot for a digital SIM card (eSIM)
Samsung region lock
No

Rear cameras

Camera quality
Good
Built-in camera
Yes
Total number of megapixels
12 MP
Autofocus
Yes
Type of autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Video function
Yes
Video Recording quality
4K @ 60 FPS
Rear flash
Yes
Lens type
Wide-angle
Image stabilization type
Optical Image Stabilization
Aperture
1,8
Flash type
Quad LED with True Tone and Slow Sync
HDR support camera
Yes
Type of image sensor
1/2.55"
Second rear camera
No
Third rear camera
No
Fourth rear camera
No
Fifth camera on the back
No

Front cameras

Front Camera
Yes
Front camera type
In bezel
Number of megapixels front camera
7 MP
Fixed aperture front camera
2,2
Type of image stabilization front camera
No image stabilization
Front flash
No
Second front camera
No

Screen

Screen size
4,7 inches
Screen-to-body ratio
60,56 %
Screen quality
Standard
Foldable
No
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Resolution height
1334 pixels
Resolution width
750 pixels
Pixel density
326 ppi
Notification LED
No
Touchscreen
Yes
Sharpness
HD Ready (720p)
Screen type
Retina
Scratch resistant
Yes
Gorilla Glass
No
HDR support
Yes
Type of HDR
HDR10

Battery

Battery life according to customers
Poor
Number of hours of video playback
13 hours
Battery/battery capacity
1821 mAh
Quick charge functionality
Yes
Fast charge type
Power Delivery 2.0
Power wired fast charging
18 W
Wireless charging
Yes
Power wireless fast charging
5 W
Charge other devices wirelessly
No
Replaceable battery
No

Connectivity

Options internet connection
4G
Built-in WiFi
Yes
WiFi standards
Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless AX, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.0
NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
No
USB port
No
Lightning connector
Yes
Suitable for Samsung DeX
No

Sensors

Home button
Yes
Fingerprint identity sensor
Yes
Placement fingerprint sensor
On the home button
Accelerometer
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Compass
Yes
Pedometer
Yes
GPS sensor
Yes

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