iPhone SE 2 2nd Generation – 4.7″ A2298

iPhone – MXAN2CH/A – iPhone12,8 – A2298 – 3500

About this iPhone

The iPhone SE 2 (2nd-generation) A2298 was introduced officially on April 15, 2020, for the audience in China. It is a popular iPhone with an elegant design that supports GSM and CDMA bands. This iPhone is packed with powerful features that provide efficiency, like the iPhone 11.

This 2nd-generation affordable iPhone is small, lightweight, and incorporates Apple’s A13 exclusive Bionic chip. It operates on iOS 13. It comes in three beautiful colors black, white and (PRODUCT) red. This iPhone is designed to resist splash, dust, and water elements with an IP67 rating. This impressive iPhone has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display combined with IPS technology to provide a premium viewing experience.

It has one front camera and one back camera (a single-camera system). The front camera is a 7 MP camera that captures stunning portrait images, also known as a “FaceTime HD” camera. The wide camera on its backside has a 6-element lens and uses an image signal processor and Neural Engine of A13 Bionic for optical image stabilization unified with Smart HDR. It has an all-glass body supported by a steel and aluminum alloy case. This iPhone supports hardware nano-SIMs and does not support e-SIMs. 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 and 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 A2298 is available in three internal flash memory configurations of 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB that can read/write and transfer data at faster rates. This iPhone features 3 GB onboarding RAM that handles multitasking efficiently, like running apps and games or playing music without slowing down the phone.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPhone SE 2 A2298 features a magnificent 4.7-inch Retina HD IPS multitouch display. It presents 1334×750 pixel resolution at 326 ppi and a contrast ratio of 1400:1. The display of this iPhone supports a Truetone and wide color features for color adjustments to achieve improved color accuracy. The haptic-touch capable display of this iPhone also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback. It uses IPS technology in its display to present wider viewing angles and screen consistency.

Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The iPhone SE 2 A2298 introduces Apple’s fast A13 Bionic (7nm) chip that provides matchless performance and handles every task efficiently. It is a 2.66 GHz Hexa-core processor comprising two performance and four efficiency cores. An eight-core neural engine and a four-core GPU are also integrated into this iPhone to offer more detailed computer graphics. This iPhone runs on iOS 13, bringing more features like a new system-wide dark mode, revamped Photos app, improved photo editing interface, location data limits, and many more.

Battery

This 2nd-gen iPhone is backed by a Lithium-Ion battery (1821 mAh) that is non-removable. It provides a suitable battery time of almost 40 hours of audio playback. It is also capable of fast charging (50% in 30 mins) and wireless charging (Qi chargers).

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

4.7-inch Retina HD IPS display with improved color accuracy and brightness adjustment
Touch ID for enhanced security
Fueled by the Apple-designed A13 Bionic chip to handle demanding tasks
Neural Engine for computational photography including portrait mode
Elegant design with aerospace-grade aluminum and durable glass
Water and dust resistant (rated IP67)
Non-removable Li-Ion 1821 mAh battery enabling excellent battery life
Fast and wireless charging support
Cameras support motion tracking and offer augmented reality

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		MXAN2CH/A
Battery Life	40 hours (Music)				Apple Subfamily		iPhone SE(2nd Gen)
Standby Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A2298 (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: MXAN2CH/A, A2298, EMC 3500, iPhone12,8. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 14, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPhone at a glance

Family: iPhone
Order Number: MXAN2CH/A
Model Number: A2298
EMC: 3500
Model ID: iPhone12,8
Year: 2022

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