iPhone SE 2nd gen or 3rd gen?

The 3rd gen has the faster A15 chip and 5G, so it will feel quicker and likely get updates longer. The 2nd gen costs less and still runs iOS 26.

Does the iPhone SE have Face ID?

No. It uses Touch ID in the home button, so you unlock it with your fingerprint.

How big is the iPhone SE?

It has a 4.7-inch screen, the same size as the iPhone 8, which makes it one of the easiest iPhones to use with one hand.

Does the iPhone SE support wireless charging?

Yes, both models work with standard Qi wireless chargers. They don't have MagSafe magnets.

iPhone SE

Refurbished iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation): a 4.7-inch screen, Touch ID and a home button.

1-year warranty
30-day free returns
Tested in Las Vegas

2 models

iPhone SE 2nd Gen (2020)

From$99

New from ~~$399~~

Fair
Good
Excellent

iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022)

From$124.99

New from ~~$429~~

Fair
Good
Excellent

iPhone SE buying guide

2nd gen or 3rd gen

iPhone SE (3rd gen, 2022): A15 chip and 5G. Faster, and the better pick if you want it to last.
iPhone SE (2nd gen, 2020): A13 chip and 4G LTE. The lowest price for a phone that runs iOS 26.

Who the SE suits

Both models look the same: a 4.7-inch screen, a home button with Touch ID, one 12MP rear camera and wireless charging. They're a good fit if you want a small phone, prefer a fingerprint to Face ID, or are buying a first phone for a kid. Both run iOS 26 and charge with Lightning. They don't have MagSafe magnets, though they work with standard Qi wireless chargers.

What the grades mean

Excellent, Good and Fair only differ in how the outside looks. Every grade passes the same tests, has battery health of 80% or higher and gets the same 1-year warranty, which also covers accidental damage like a cracked screen or a drop.

iPhone SE models