Apple's Cheapest iPhones: Specs Compared for iPhone SE 2022, 12 Mini, 11

Here's how the specs of the new iPhone SE 2022 compare with those of Apple's other budget handsets.

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The 2022 iPhone SE is the latest addition to Apple's lineup of smaller, more affordable phones. Launched during the company's Peek Performance event, the phone packs the same A15 Bionic chip found in Apple's iPhone 13, along with superfast 5G connectivity. But with the previous iPhone SE still available, along with the older iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 Mini, which cheap iPhone is best? Here's how the specs compare.

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The 2022 iPhone SE is almost identical to the previous iPhone SE. Its size, weight and overall look haven't changed at all, it still has a fingerprint scanner in the home button and the same 12-megapixel rear camera. The big upgrades are the new processor, Apple says allows for better computational photography, and that 5G connectivity for superfast downloads. Apple has replaced the previous iPhone SE, so if you're looking for the cheapest iPhone around, the 2022 iPhone SE is the one for you.

The iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 11 both pack multiple rear cameras, but only the 12 Mini has 5G, and neither phone will be as fast with the latest games as the A15-equipped iPhone SE.

We're excited to get the new iPhone SE into our hands for testing, but for now, check out the chart below to see how all the specs compare.

iPhone SE (2022) vs. iPhone SE (2020) vs. iPhone 12 Mini vs. iPhone 11 specs compared

	Apple iPhone SE (2022)	Apple iPhone SE (2020)	Apple iPhone 12 Mini	iPhone 11
Display size, resolution	4.7-inch Retina HD; 1,334x750 pixels	4.7-inch Retina HD; 1,334x750 pixels	5.4-inch OLED; 2,340x1,080 pixels	6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina; 1,792x828 pixels
Pixel density	326 ppi	326 ppi	476 ppi	326 ppi
Dimensions (inches)	5.45 by 2.65 by 0.29 in	5.45 by 2.65 by 0.29 in	5.18 by 2.53 by 0.29 in	5.94 by 2.98 by 0.33 in
Dimensions (millimeters)	138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 mm	138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 mm	131.5 by 64.2 by 7.4 mm	150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 mm
Weight (ounces, grams)	5.09 oz; 144 g	5.22 oz; 148 g	4.76 oz; 135 g	6.84 oz; 194 g
Mobile software	iOS 15	iOS 13	iOS 14	iOS 13
Camera	12 megapixel	12 megapixel	12 megapixel (wide), 12 megapixel (ultrawide)	12 megapixel (wide), 12 megapixel (ultrawide)
Front-facing camera	7 megapixel	7 megapixel	12 megapixel	12 megapixel with Face ID
Video capture	4K	4K	4K	4K
Processor	Apple A15 Bionic	Apple A13 Bionic	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A13 Bionic
Storage	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM	Undisclosed	Undisclosed	Undisclosed	Undisclosed
Expandable storage	None	None	None	None
Battery	Undisclosed	Undisclosed	Undisclosed; Apple lists 15 hours of video playback	Undisclosed
Fingerprint sensor	Home button	Home button	None (FaceID)	None (Face ID)
Connector	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning
Headphone jack	None	None	None	None
Special features	5G enabled; Water resistant (IP67); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging	Water resistant (IP67); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging	5G enabled; MagSafe; water resistant (IP68); wireless charging; dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM)	Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging
Price off-contract (USD)	$399 (64GB), $449 (128GB), $549 (256GB)	$399 (64GB), $449 (128GB), $549 (256GB)	$729 (64GB), $779 (128GB), $879 (256GB)	$599 (64GB), $649 (128GB), $749 (256GB)
Price (GBP)	£419 (64GB), £469 (128GB), £569 (256GB)	£419 (64GB), £469 (128GB), £569 (256GB)	£699 (64GB), £749 (128GB), £849 (256GB)	£599 (64GB), £649 (128GB), £749 (256GB)
Price (AUD)	AU$749 (64GB), AU$829 (128GB), AU$999 (256GB)	AU$749 (64GB), AU$829 (128GB), AU$999 (256GB)	AU$1,199 (64GB), AU$1,279 (128GB), AU$1,449 (256GB)	AU$999 (64GB), AU$1,079 (128GB), AU$1,249 (256GB)

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