iPhone SE (3rd generation)

The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is Apple’s most affordable iPhone in the modern lineup, combining a compact classic design with the powerful A15 Bionic chip.

📱 Display

• 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD
• 1334 × 750 resolution (326 ppi)
• True Tone
• Wide Color (P3)
• Haptic Touch
• Standard brightness (no OLED)
• Thick bezels (classic design)

⚡ Performance

• Apple A15 Bionic chip
• 6-core CPU
• 4-core GPU
• 16-core Neural Engine
  👉 Same chip as iPhone 13 series

💾 Storage Options

• 64GB
• 128GB
• 256GB

📸 Camera System

• 12MP Wide Camera (single lens)
• Smart HDR 4
• Deep Fusion
• Portrait mode (via software)
• 4K video recording up to 60fps
• No ultra-wide or telephoto lens

🤳 Front Camera

• 7MP FaceTime HD camera
• 1080p video recording
• No Face ID (uses Touch ID instead)

🔐 Security

• Touch ID (home button fingerprint sensor)

🔋 Battery & Charging

• Up to ~15 hours of video playback
• Lightning connector
• Wireless charging (Qi supported)
• Fast charging support (50% in ~30 minutes with adapter)

📡 Connectivity

• 5G support
• Wi-Fi 6
• Bluetooth 5.0
• NFC (Apple Pay)

🧱 Build & Design

• Glass front and back
• Aluminum frame
• IP67 water and dust resistance
• Colors:
  • Midnight
  • Starlight
  • (PRODUCT)RED
• Weight: 144g

The iPhone SE 3rd Generation is the kind of affordable Apple phone that proves you do not need to spend a lot of money to get a genuinely capable and trustworthy iPhone in your pocket every single day. Apple made a bold decision keeping the compact 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and classic home button design which might sound old fashioned until you realise that millions of people actively prefer a smaller phone that fits comfortably in one hand without any stretching or juggling. What sits inside this compact body is anything but old fashioned though because Apple fitted it with the A15 Bionic chip which was the same processor powering the iPhone 13 Pro at launch making this one of the fastest cheap iPhones ever made at any price point. If you are searching for a refurbished iPhone SE 3rd Generation or a reliable used iPhone that delivers cutting edge performance in a pocket friendly size, Phone Max Cheltenham at phonemax.uk has quality checked options that are ready to go.

What makes the iPhone SE 3rd Generation such a compelling second-hand iPhone purchase in 2026 is the combination of raw power and practical features Apple packed into such an understated and familiar package. It was the most affordable 5G iPhone Apple had ever released at launch which means you are getting future proof connectivity on a budget iPhone that costs surprisingly little on the used market today. Touch ID on the home button works quickly and reliably, the 12MP rear camera takes solid photos with Portrait Mode and Smart HDR support, and IP67 water resistance means everyday accidents are nothing to worry about. Whether you want a cheap iPhone SE as a no nonsense daily driver, a first smartphone for a younger user, or simply the most powerful compact Apple phone available at an affordable price, this little device quietly delivers far more than its modest appearance ever lets on.