Apple iPhone SE3 / SE 3rd gen (2022)

Compact and light Very powerful Touch ID works really well Wireless charging IP67 water resistance

Poor battery life 60Hz screen 64GB won't be enough

“The Apple iPhone SE (2022)'s compact design and high performance processor impresses, as does the software and its support, but the phone is let down by its battery life and storage capacity.”

Solid glass build, IP67-rated, very compact body

Very few upgrades over the iPhone SE (2020), but costs more

So this really is a phone for two groups of people. The first one wants the cheapest entry into the iOS ecosystem. The second are those looking for a powerful compact phone with the same requirement of spending as little as possible. If you fall in...

The fastest phone at this price (by some distance) ; Takes great daylight pictures ; IP rating and wireless charging ; iOS and all the benefits that come with it

Small screen is cramped and restrictive ; Tired design ; No night mode in the camera

The iPhone SE 2022 is both a roaring success and a missed opportunity. Internally, this dinky phone makes a strong proposition with top-drawer performance and years of software updates ahead of it. It’s just a shame the same old design and tiny display...

Familiar home button and TouchID

Base model’s 64GB of storage is measly

As someone who’s grown accustomed to gesture-based navigation, I needed to reacquaint myself with using a home key. It doesn’t physically depress; like on the previous iPhone SE this is a touch sensor that vibrates in response when you push it. That...

Most affordable new iPhone ; Speedy performance ; Supports T-Mobile and Verizon mid-band 5G ; Longer battery life than the previous model

Outdated body design ; No Night mode in camera ; Lacks support for AT&T's 3.45GHz mid-band 5G ; Shortest battery life of any current iPhone model

While it isn't quite the revelation its predecessor was, Apple's 2022 iPhone SE is a solid small phone that should remain relevant for years to come.

Very fast processor ; 5G connectivity ; Tough, premium glass design ; Very strong camera

Single rear camera & no Night mode ; Older design still clinging on ; Unimpressive battery life

The iPhone SE (2022) continues Apple's run of delivering cutting-edge innards for a cut-price iPhone. The camera is alarmingly good in most circumstances, and the A15 chip will make sure this phone gets updates for years to come. While the small size...

Great day-to-day performance ; Excellent build quality with IP67 water resistance ; Software updates for many, many years ; Well-priced

Tiny, cramped 4.7-inch display ; Camera lacks night mode ; Base model only includes 64GB of storage

The iPhone SE (2022) includes Apple’s latest A15 processor, 5G connectivity, and improved battery life over the previous SE model. But its tired design and cramped 4.7-inch display feel like they’re stuck in the past.

Powerful for the cost ; A 5G iPhone that's still affordable ; Thin and lightweight design

Starts at only 64GB storage ; Screen is cramped ; More expensive than SE 2

Performance beast ; Portable, compact form factor ; Satisfying Touch ID ; Decent price

Obsolete design ; No Night mode ; Middling battery life

The iPhone SE 2022, equipped with the A15 Bionic chip, has plenty of muscle and brawn, but we question its stamina due to its middling battery life.

Affordable with flagship power ; Excellent performance ; Solid camera results ; Good battery life ; Touch ID is still great tech ; Punchy display ; 5G capabilities ; Some photography iPhone 13 features ; Excellent software experience

Old design ; Poor low light camera performance ; Single camera ; No display changes ; No MagSafe

If you can afford to stretch your budget to the Apple iPhone 13 mini, we'd recommend it over the iPhone SE (3rd generation) any day of the week, but as an entry-level iPhone, the third generation SE is a solid performer and a great upgrade option - you...