The second-generation iPhone SE was officially available in April 2020, more than 4 years after the first version had been introduced to the world. Despite being a budget phone, the new iPhone SE 2 is packed with impressive specs at an amazing low price starting from $399. Specifically, the prices are $399 for the 64GB model, $449 for the 128GB, and $549 for the 256GB model.
The new iPhone SE has the same design as the iPhone 8, sporting a Retina HD 4.7-inch display, a Home button with Touch ID on the front, and large bezels on top and bottom. The most prominent feature of the iPhone SE is the Apple’s A13 Bionic chip which is powering the high-end iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. That means you pay almost one-third of the price and still own the most powerful smartphone on the market. The RAM is slightly lower at 3GB but it won’t affect most average users.
The iPhone SE 2’s camera is a single-lens 12MP shooter featuring Smart HDR, software-based Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting effects, and recording 4K videos at up to 60 frames per second. Besides, we will receive some new features like water resistance, wireless charging, Wi‑Fi 6, Gigabit‑class LTE, and Dual SIM with eSIM. The battery life is up to 2.5 hours longer than the first generation’s. It supports fast charging but you will need to buy an 18W power adapter.
The iPhone SE 2 comes in 3 model numbers for different markets, specifically, we have the A2275, A2296, and A2298. They have the same hardware but the modem is slightly different because it needs to be adjusted for LTE bands used by carriers and countries around the world. We also list manufacturer’s part numbers which identify the unlocked/carrier version, internal storage (64GB/128GB/256GB), and color (Black/White/Product (RED)). Let’s check out all the model numbers and their part numbers.
iPhone SE A2275
| Description | The iPhone SE A2275 is the official model for the US, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada market. In these countries, you will receive the A2275 when buying the SIM-free factory-unlocked edition directly from Apple. | |
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United States
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Canada
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
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| Cellular Bands |
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| Part Numbers |
United States – Unlocked SIM-free
United States – Verizon
United States – AT&T
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United States – Sprint
United States – T-Mobile
Canada
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iPhone SE A2296
| Description | The iPhone SE A2296 is called the global version since it is released in a majority of countries around the world apart from China and North America. |
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| Countries & Carriers |
United Kingdom
Andorra
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Guernsey
Hungary
Hong Kong
Iceland
India
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jersey
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Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates
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| Part Numbers |
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
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Japan
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iPhone SE A2298
| Description | The iPhone SE A2298 is the exclusive version for China Mainland. | |
| Countries & Carriers |
China
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| Part Numbers |
China
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Jhunax says
Is there a model with dual-SIM standby?
Tuan Do says
The US and Global versions have support for nano-SIM and eSIM.
Marios says
So if I buy the USA unlocked version will not work in Europe carriers?
Tuan Do says
It works fine with Europe carriers although you might not have full coverage.
adam hedger says
Hi, thanks for an informative article.
When comparing the A2275, A2296 cellular bands they seem virtually identical. Does this mean with high confidence we can say an SE purchased in the US should work fine with carriers in the UK regarding data/service etc.
Thanks!
Adam
Tuan Do says
There are some missing bands like band 32 used by Vodafone and Three but it will work fine most of the time.
Greg says
Will there be a technical issue in new SE when using model A2275 while traveling in areas intended for model A2296?
Tuan Do says
There are some missing bands but it will work fine.
Mano says
will it work when using model A2275 while traveling
Pranjal Shrivastava says
So if I buy USA unlocked version A2275 it will work fine in India ?
Tuan Do says
Absolutely, just make sure to buy the factory unlocked version.
Prakash says
Hi, even I have to buy USA unlocked version A2275 through my friend to use in India. Same problem I had discussed on AGT tech YouTube channel. He replied me same. Just make sure factory unlocked and sim free.( one time full 💰payments while buying)
Simon says
Can model A2275 fully work 4g network in china?
Fred says
Can you use the iPhone SE A2296 in the United States?
amr says
2296 does not have CDMA frequencies. Basically it will work fine with GSM carriers, but not with CDMA ones (Verizon and sprint if im not wrong).
jack popejoy says
which i phone se 2 would work best in philipines
Gary Bagley says
If I buy the one marketed for AT&T, are they able to unlock it after the fact?
Pho says
Only if the iphone is linked to your AT&T account for at least 6 months. Then you can make an unlock request online, but it will be their discretion to honor that request.
tpf says
Hello,
Is there differences between A2296 from United Kingdom and Hong Kong ?
Jose Alberto says
Hi, I was wondering if I buy an unlocked iPhone SE A2296 in Spain, will not work in the US? Thanks for answering.
Nabil says
A2296 works with cdma ??
OMAR MARTINEZ says
Hello, can I find the model A2296 to buy here in the US?
maruko says
Hello, I was wondering if I could buy the model A2296 in the US. If so, can I use it in Japan?
If I purchase the one with A2275 in the US, can I use it in Japan?
Thank you
TS says
If I buy A2298(china version) and use it not in china, will it have any problems?
Andrew says
I live in the US but I will be going to Romania to visit a friend. They have wanted a iPhone for years but cannot afford it. I wanted to buy the new iPhone SE as a gift for them. I would buy it here in the US and bring it with me to Romania. I just learned of the different models…A2275 in the US and A2296 Global model. I am concerned that if I buy the US model they will have problems with the phone in Romania. I spoke with Apple and they said the A2275 US model, sim-free, purchased in the US will absolutely work fine in Europe/Romania. They said once their SIM card in and set the phone up they won’t be able to tell the difference. Thoughts? If it helps I believe they use Vodafone.
moonson says
I was thinking that the Chinese version had a better dual SIM function. Is this true? To what degree? How do I get a Chinese one? Are there other problems I would get that way (hmmm, instructions in cantonese….)
Marty says
Why is my MHF83LL/A not on the list for A2275?