The iPhone SE (1st generation) is a smartphone released by Apple in March 2016. It is a budget-friendly option that shares its design with the iPhone 5S but features upgraded hardware similar to the iPhone 6S.
The device features a 4-inch Retina display with a resolution of 1136x640 pixels and is powered by Apple's A9 chip with 64-bit architecture and an M9 motion coprocessor. It comes with 2GB of RAM and is available in two storage options: 16GB and 64GB.
The iPhone SE (1st generation) runs on iOS 9.3.2 out of the box and is upgradable to the latest available version of iOS. Other features of the device include a 12-megapixel rear camera with 4K video recording capabilities, a front-facing 1.2-megapixel camera with Retina Flash, Touch ID, and Apple Pay support.
The device has a non-removable 1624 mAh lithium-ion battery that can provide up to 14 hours of talk time on 3G, up to 13 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi, up to 12 hours of internet use on LTE, up to 13 hours of video playback and up to 50 hours of audio playback.
The iPhone SE (1st generation) was discontinued by Apple in September 2018 but is still available for purchase from third-party retailers. The price of a new iPhone SE (1st generation) ranges from around $100 to $200, while refurbished models can be found for as low as $80 to $150.
Issue
- Battery life: The device has a relatively small battery compared to newer iPhones, and some users have reported issues with battery life and performance.
- Overheating: Some users have reported that the iPhone SE (1st generation) can become hot to the touch during use, especially when running intensive apps or games.
- Touch ID issues: Some users have reported issues with the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, including slow or inaccurate recognition or failure to work altogether.
- Wi-Fi connectivity: Some users have reported issues with Wi-Fi connectivity, including slow or intermittent connections or difficulty connecting to certain networks.
- App crashes: Some users have reported issues with apps crashing or freezing on the iPhone SE (1st generation), especially when running newer or more resource-intensive apps.
- Storage capacity: The 16GB storage option of the iPhone SE (1st generation) can quickly become insufficient for users with large media libraries or who use their devices for work-related purposes.