Apple iPhone SE SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone SE (FCC ID BCG-E3042A) are
1.14 W/kg at the head and
1.14 W/kg when worn on the body.
The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.14 W/kg.
Simultaneous transmission SAR values (cellular + Wi-Fi) include:
1.59 W/kg at the head,
1.58 W/kg on the body,
and 1.56 W/kg when used as a hotspot.
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Specifications
βΉοΈ General
- βΉοΈ Phone: Apple iPhone SE
- βΉοΈ Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
- βΉοΈ Announced: 2016, March 21. Released 2016, March 31
- βΉοΈ Status: Discontinued
- βΉοΈ Price: About 140 EUR
- βΉοΈ Model Names: A1662, A1723, A1724, iPhone8,4
- βΉοΈ General Review:
π± Display
- π± Type: IPS LCD
- π± Size: 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- π± Resolution: 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
- π± Protection:
- π± Features:
- π± Display Test: Contrast ratio: 804:1 (nominal), 3.681 (sunlight)
- π± Display Review:
π· Camera
- π· Main Camera: Single Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.22m, PDAF
- π· Main Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
- π· Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
- π· Selfie Camera: Single Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
- π· Selfie Camera Features: Face detection, HDR, panorama
- π· Selfie Camera Video: 720p@30fps
- π· Camera Review:
π Battery
- π Type: Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
- π Battery Test: Endurance rating 73h
- π Charging:
- π Battery Review:
βοΈ Hardware
- βοΈ Operating System: iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.7
- βοΈ Chipset: Apple A9 (14 nm)
- βοΈ CPU: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
- βοΈ GPU: PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
- βοΈ Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 2163
- βοΈ Internal Storage: 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
NVMe - βοΈ Card Slot: No
- βοΈ Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- βοΈ Hardware Review:
π Connectivity
- π Wi-fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- π Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
- π USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
- π GPS: GPS, GLONASS
- π NFC: Yes (Apple Pay only)
- π Radio: No
- π Connectivity Review:
π Sound
- π Loudspeaker: Yes
- π 3.5mm Jack: Yes
- π Loudspeaker Test: Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB
- π Sound Review:
π¨ Design
- π¨ Type: Bar
- π¨ Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
- π¨ Weight: 113 g (3.99 oz)
- π¨ Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
- π¨ Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
- π¨ Design Review:
πΌ Network
- πΌ Speed: HSPA, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- πΌ SIM: Nano-SIM
Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) - πΌ 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723
CDMA 800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723 - πΌ 3G Network: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1662, A1723
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1662, A1723
TDβSCDMA - A1723 - πΌ 4G Network: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29 - A1662
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1723 - πΌ 5G Network:
- πΌ Network Review:
β οΈ FCC SAR Levels
- β οΈ FCC Approval Date: 02-02-2016
- β οΈ FCC ID: BCG-E3042A
- β οΈ FCC Report Link:
- β οΈ US SAR Ratings:
- β οΈ Head SAR Level: 1.14 W/kg
- β οΈ Body SAR Level: 1.14 W/kg
- β οΈ Product Specific Use: 1.14 W/kg
- β οΈ Simultaneous Transmission:
- β οΈ Simultaneous Head: 1.59 w/kg
- β οΈ Simultaneous Body: 1.58 w/kg
- β οΈ Hotspot SAR: 1.56 w/kg
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