Launch report · Apple
iPhone SE (1st gen): The 2016 SE — iPhone 6s power in the beloved 4-inch body.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2016·$399·Score 46/100
The first iPhone SE squeezed iPhone 6s internals into the classic 4-inch frame for $399. A cult favourite, it is now a vintage device.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.0" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A9
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/2.2
Battery
1,624 mAh
Weight
113 g
What stands out
- iPhone 6s-class A9 power in a tiny 4-inch body.
- 12 MP camera with 4K video at a $399 price.
- Genuinely pocketable; light at 113 g.
- Long iOS support — reached iOS 15.
What to watch
- Tiny low-res 4-inch display.
- 16 GB base; small battery.
- No 5G, no fast charging.
- Discontinued — replaced by the SE 2.
The phone it has to beat
Honor 8
$400 · score 70/100