Head exposure reference
Apple · PHONE PROFILE
Apple iPhone SE
The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.
Display4.0 inches
ChipsetApple A9 (14 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E3042A
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR · cellular only1.14 W/kg71% of US localized limit
Body SAR · cellular only1.14 W/kg71% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.14 W/kg71% of US localized limit
Head SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of US localized limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.58 W/kg99% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.56 W/kg98% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot, cellular only (US) | 1.14 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific source field (US) | 1.14 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | 0.97 W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | 0.99 W/kg |
| FCC ID | BCG-E3042A — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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Body exposure reference
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General
| Phone | Apple iPhone SE |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| Announced | 2016, March 21. Released 2016, March 31 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Discontinued |
| Price (historical source) | About 140 EUR |
| Model Names | A1662, A1723, A1724, iPhone8,4 |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: 804:1 (nominal), 3.681 (sunlight) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Single Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.22m, PDAF |
|---|---|
| Main Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard) |
| Selfie Camera Features | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie Camera Video | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh) |
|---|---|
| Battery Test | Endurance rating 73h |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.7 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A9 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister |
| GPU | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) |
| Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 2163 |
| Internal Storage | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM NVMe |
| Card Slot | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker Test | Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 113 g (3.99 oz) |
| Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
Network
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723 CDMA 800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1662, A1723 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1662, A1723 TD‑SCDMA - A1723 |
| 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 |
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