iPhone SE (3rd gen) 128GB Review
A15 · iOS · 128GB
Specdex verdict The iPhone SE (3rd gen) 128GB scores 78/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) (128GB) — Apple's 2022 flagship generation with the A15 chipset.
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 128GB versus its closest rivals
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
Who's the iPhone SE (3rd gen) 128GB for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 72 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Camera sub-score of 77 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.
Mid-tier pricing at $429 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the iPhone SE (3rd gen) 128GB.
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 16 |
| Specification | Value |
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| Release year | 2022 |
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