iPhone SE 2 2nd Generation – 4.7″ A2296 Global

iPhone – MX9T2B/A – iPhone12,8 – A2296 – 3500

About this iPhone

The iPhone SE 2 A2296 (2nd generation) is a lightweight and powerful iPhone of its time. This iPhone was released officially on April 15, 2020, except for the US, Canada, and China. It supports a wide range of carriers all over the world. This iPhone is available in various colors, including Black, White, and Red.

It runs on a high-performance iOS 13 operating system and has dust/water resistance features (up to 1m for 30 mins) according to IP67, bringing performance and safety to the same place. The iPhone SE A2296 has dual cameras, one front and one back camera. The front 7 MP camera supports face detection, video recording at 1080p, HDR, panorama, and motion tracking. The back camera includes a 12 MP wide lens with LED true-tone flash to record high-quality 4K videos at up to 60 fps. This remarkable iPhone has a fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and barometer with 802.11ax (2×2 MIMO) wireless and 5.0 Bluetooth connectivity. Not just that, this iPhone also supports dual-SIMs (one Nano-SIM and one eSIM).

The 2nd-generation iPhone SE A2275 features dual cameras, one 7 MP front camera, and one 12 MP wide camera on the backside. It has Smart HDR mode, Portrait mode supported by software and can record 4K videos at up to 60 fps. The phone is available in three color options: white, black, and PRODUCT/ RED. It has an aluminum frame with a glass front and back. The outstanding aspect is that it is a budget phone that offers high performance.

2.66 GHz Apple A13 Bionic

3 GB

64, 128, 256 GB

40 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPhone SE 2 A2296 (2nd-gen) has flash memory with different capacities, including 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB, to facilitate varying storage needs. It also includes an onboarding RAM of 3 GB to quickly and smoothly carry out every task.

Screen Size and Resolution

This iPhone features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display which is relatively small. Yet, it delivers a high display resolution of 1334×750 at 326 ppi, 625 nits max brightness for typical content, supports a wide color gamut, and True-tone. The screen of this iPhone is protected by Ion-strengthened glass and oleophobic coating to make you worry-free.

Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

This 2nd-generation iPhone is powered by an Apple 2.66 GHz A13 Bionic Hexa-core (7nm) 64-bit processor with a third-generation neural engine that makes it a high-end iPhone of its time that can handle more demanding operations easily. This iPhone operates on iOS 13 that comes with notable performance improvements from previous iOS versions to execute tasks faster and smoother.

Battery

The iPhone SE 2 A2296 2nd-generation introduces a non-removable Lithium-Ion battery of 1821 mAh that offers a video playback time of up to 13 hours and audio playback time of up to 40 hours. It supports fast charging (50% in 30 min) with 18W (sold separately) and wireless charging with Qi chargers as well.

Size and Weight

The phone is 5.45 inches in height and 2.65 inches in width, the depth is 0.29 inches, and the weight is 5.22 ounces making it suitable for everyday use.

Inclusive Features

Powerful and high-performing A13 Bionic processor for efficient and smooth operations
Powered by iOS 13 to run apps and games faster
Fast charging and wireless charging support
Lightweight and comparatively affordable while ensuring the high performance
4.7-inch Retina HD multitouch display for displaying high-quality content integrated with haptic touch
Taptic Engine to convey information and accomplish desired tasks quickly
Dual-SIM support (nano-SIM and/or e-SIM)
Dual cameras (one front camera and one back camera) for taking excellent photos faster and supports panorama feature as well
Sufficient RAM of 3 GB to keep up with Apple’s fast A13 Bionic chip
Safety features include splash, water, and dust-resistant (IP67)
Supports Siri natural language commands and dictation

Introduction: April 15, 2020					Discontinued Date: March 8, 2022
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (6 Cores)			Onboard RAM	3 GB
Processor Speed		2.66 GHz			Storage
Processor Type		Apple A13 Bionic			Capacity	64, 128, 256 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	N/A
USB Support				Sync & Charge	Photo Capacity	N/A
FireWire Support				None	Description
Standard Wireless				802.11ax (2×2 MIMO)	Case Type		Handheld
Standard Bluetooth				5.0	Form Factor		iPhone SE 2
Cell Network				GSM/CDMA/LTE	Housing Color		Metallic Glass
Battery Details					Controller		Haptic Touch
Battery Type	Lithium Ion				Apple Order Number		MX9A2LL/A
Battery Life	40 hours (Music)				Apple Subfamily		iPhone SE(2nd Gen)
Standby Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A2275 (EMC 3500)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		iPhone12,8
Pre-installed OS			iOS 13.4.1		Camera		12.0 Megapixels
Maximum OS			Current iOS		Dimensions		5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29
Built-in Display			4.7 inches		Average Weight		5.22 oz. (148 g)
Display Resolution			1334×750 (326 ppi)		Mac Support		OS X 10.11.6

Identifier reference: MX9A2LL/A, A2275, EMC 3500, iPhone12,8. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: September 18, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPhone at a glance

Family: iPhone
Order Number: MX9A2LL/A
Model Number: A2275
EMC: 3500
Model ID: iPhone12,8
Year: 2022

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