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
โน๏ธ General
- โน๏ธ Phone: Apple iPhone SE
- โน๏ธ Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
- โน๏ธ Announced: 2016, March 21. Released 2016, March 31
- โน๏ธ Status: Discontinued
- โน๏ธ Price: About 140 EUR
- โน๏ธ Model Names: A1662, A1723, A1724, iPhone8,4
- โน๏ธ General Review:
๐ฑ Display
- ๐ฑ Type: IPS LCD
- ๐ฑ Size: 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- ๐ฑ Resolution: 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
- ๐ฑ Protection:
- ๐ฑ Features:
- ๐ฑ Display Test: Contrast ratio: 804:1 (nominal), 3.681 (sunlight)
- ๐ฑ Display Review:
๐ท Camera
- ๐ท Main Camera: Single Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.22m, PDAF
- ๐ท Main Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
- ๐ท Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
- ๐ท Selfie Camera: Single Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
- ๐ท Selfie Camera Features: Face detection, HDR, panorama
- ๐ท Selfie Camera Video: 720p@30fps
- ๐ท Camera Review:
๐ Battery
- ๐ Type: Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
- ๐ Battery Test: Endurance rating 73h
- ๐ Charging:
- ๐ Battery Review:
โ๏ธ Hardware
- โ๏ธ Operating System: iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.7
- โ๏ธ Chipset: Apple A9 (14 nm)
- โ๏ธ CPU: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
- โ๏ธ GPU: PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
- โ๏ธ Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 2163
- โ๏ธ Internal Storage: 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
NVMe - โ๏ธ Card Slot: No
- โ๏ธ Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- โ๏ธ Hardware Review:
๐ Connectivity
- ๐ Wi-fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- ๐ Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
- ๐ USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
- ๐ GPS: GPS, GLONASS
- ๐ NFC: Yes (Apple Pay only)
- ๐ Radio: No
- ๐ Connectivity Review:
๐ Sound
- ๐ Loudspeaker: Yes
- ๐ 3.5mm Jack: Yes
- ๐ Loudspeaker Test: Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB
- ๐ Sound Review:
๐จ Design
- ๐จ Type: Bar
- ๐จ Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
- ๐จ Weight: 113 g (3.99 oz)
- ๐จ Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
- ๐จ Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
- ๐จ Design Review:
๐ผ Network
- ๐ผ Speed: HSPA, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- ๐ผ SIM: Nano-SIM
Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) - ๐ผ 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723
CDMA 800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723 - ๐ผ 3G Network: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1662, A1723
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1662, A1723
TDโSCDMA - A1723 - ๐ผ 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 - ๐ผ 5G Network:
- ๐ผ Network Review:
โ ๏ธ FCC SAR Levels
- โ ๏ธ FCC Approval Date: 02-02-2016
- โ ๏ธ FCC ID: BCG-E3042A
- โ ๏ธ FCC Report Link:
- โ ๏ธ US SAR Ratings:
- โ ๏ธ Head SAR Level: 1.14 W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Body SAR Level: 1.14 W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Product Specific Use: 1.14 W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Simultaneous Transmission:
- โ ๏ธ Simultaneous Head: 1.59 w/kg
- โ ๏ธ Simultaneous Body: 1.58 w/kg
- โ ๏ธ Hotspot SAR: 1.56 w/kg
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