How do I know which generation my iPhone … (2024)

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How do I know which generation my iPhone …? ›

Go to Settings > General > About, and then tap the Model Number. Generation 3 is A2595, A2782, A2784, A2785, or A2783 . Generation 2 is A2275, A2298, or A2296. Generation 1 is A1723, A1662, or A1724 stamped on the back cover.

Go to Settings > General > About, and then tap the Model Number. Generation 3 is A2595, A2782, A2784, A2785, or A2783 . Generation 2 is A2275, A2298, or A2296. Generation 1 is A1723, A1662, or A1724 stamped on the back cover.

On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

To find the software version installed on your device, go to Settings > General > About.

On the product packaging, look at the bottom of the box on the left side. You will see the words "(2nd generation)".

While the two devices have the same design and are equipped with the same camera system (single 12MP lens), display (326ppi), and home button, the SE 3rd Gen features an improved processor (A15 Bionic chip) also found on the iPhone 13. Another major advantage the iPhone SE 3 has over the SE 2 is 5G compatibility.

As of 2024, the most recent iPhone models are the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, released in September 22, 2023.

It was marketed as "A powerful new smartphone in a popular design", and was released worldwide on April 24, 2020. The second-generation iPhone SE was discontinued on March 8, 2022, following the announcement of its successor, the third-generation iPhone SE.

Apple announced the third-generation iPhone SE on March 8, 2022, as the successor to the second-generation iPhone SE. Pre-orders began on March 11, 2022. The phone was released afterwards on March 18, 2022.

This includes the new dark mode (which aims to reduce eye strain), and Low Data Mode for restricting background network (both Wi-Fi and mobile network) usage. Along with iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, iPhone SE is the oldest iPhone to support iOS 13, iOS 14, and iOS 15. It does not support iOS 16 or iOS 17.

The second generation SE was released in 2020. You can bank on it being supported for at least 5 years, maybe longer.

How do I know if my iPhone is se2 or se3? ›

It is easy to mix up the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone SE 3 even when they are side-by-side. However, one relatively easy way to uniquely identify the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone SE 3 is by the Model Number listed on the cardboard shipping box and within the iOS "Settings" app.

The devices were announced on September 12, 2023, during the Apple Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California alongside the higher-priced iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Pre-orders began on September 15, 2023, and the devices were made available on September 22, 2023.