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Third-Generation iPhone SE Teardown Reveals Larger Battery Capacity and Snapdragon X57 Modem

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The first teardowns of the third-generation iPhone SE have surfaced on YouTube, providing a look at components inside the device.

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iPhone SE 2 on top vs. iPhone SE 3 on bottom via PBKreviews​

The teardowns reveal the new iPhone SE has a larger 2,018 mAh battery compared to 1,821 mAh for the previous-generation model. The new iPhone SE offers up to an extra two hours of video playback and up to an extra 10 hours of audio playback on a full charge versus the previous model, according to Apple's tech specs.

The new iPhone SE is also equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X57 modem, according to Nikkei's xTECH. This modem does not appear to be listed on Qualcomm's website, so it may be a custom model designed for Apple, but no further details are known. The modem enables 5G on the iPhone SE, but support is limited to sub-6GHz bands, whereas iPhone 13 models also support faster mmWave bands in the United States.


A few weeks ago, it was confirmed that the new iPhone SE also features 4GB of RAM, up from 3GB in the previous model.

Overall, the third-generation iPhone SE appears to have a very similar internal design as the second-generation model. Repair website iFixit will likely share a comprehensive teardown of the device in the coming days for a closer look.

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I know a number of people who would really appreciate the added speed and battery life in this form factor
 
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ouimetnick said:
Not sure why iFixit doesn’t do teardowns on launch day anymore. They we’re slow to teardown the AirPods Max, M1 Macs, new 14” & 16” MBP, AirPods 3, etc.

They eventually get around to it days later, but I remember being excited for the launch day teardowns.
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Maybe the person who does the teardowns of Apple products was fed up with standing in line at 2AM. Opting for shipping instead.
 
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Better battery life on the iPhone SE new model is very much appreciated!
 
ouimetnick said:
Not sure why iFixit doesn’t do teardowns on launch day anymore. They we’re slow to teardown the AirPods Max, M1 Macs, new 14” & 16” MBP, AirPods 3, etc.

They eventually get around to it days later, but I remember being excited for the launch day teardowns.
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They probably spend the first few days looking at it trying to figure out a way in without damaging the units due to the glue. Or do a couple of dry runs first.
Spock said:
Decent update but the SE needs a redesign..
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It would make for a much more expensive phone. I'd guess the SE4 will be an iPhone 11 chassis, but not for at least another 2+ years
 
ouimetnick said:
Not sure why iFixit doesn’t do teardowns on launch day anymore. They we’re slow to teardown the AirPods Max, M1 Macs, new 14” & 16” MBP, AirPods 3, etc.

They eventually get around to it days later, but I remember being excited for the launch day teardowns.
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Perhaps they don't get the Apple tech in advance of launch day like some of the parrots in the media...
 
deevey said:
They probably spend the first few days looking at it trying to figure out a way in without damaging the units due to the glue. Or do a couple of dry runs first.

It would make for a much more expensive phone. I'd guess the SE4 will be an iPhone 11 chassis, but not for at least another 2+ years
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Never used to be like that. They’d start it on launch day and have it finished that same day. It doesn’t take a competent teardown “engineer” days to figure this out.
falkon-engine said:
Perhaps they don't get the Apple tech in advance of launch day like some of the parrots in the media...
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They never received Apple gear advanced of launch day. They’d buy it the day of release and tear it down the same day and have a partial or even full teardown in 24 hours.
 
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Everybody dismisses the 2022 SE but I’m loving it. Exactly what I need and nothing more.
The Classic Touch ID works great now (generally it starts degrading after about a week as the ML kicks in but we’ll see).
 
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MisterMxyzptlk said:
Everybody dismisses the 2022 SE but I’m loving it. Exactly what I need and nothing more.
The Classic Touch ID works great now (generally it starts degrading after about a week as the ML kicks in but we’ll see).
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I use it as an ipod touch and only at nights.
 
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So is battery life on the 2022 iPhone SE similar to the iPhone 12 mini now? If it’s better, it’s probably marginally better because the 2022 SE still falls way short of the 13 mini’s battery life based on what I’m seeing new owners report.
 
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