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iPhone SE deals: Refurbished 2nd and 3rd Gen iPhones

By Andrew Morrisey Updated January 23, 2025

It’s been quite some time since we’ve seen a new iPhone SE release, but refurbished models make for some of the best iPhone deals and best Apple deals to shop right now. In fact, a refurbished iPhone SE may even be one of the best phone deals overall, as the starting prices are pretty low as iPhones go. Below we’ve rounded up all of the best iPhone SE deals out there right now. Read onward for those details, and if you’d like to consider some savings on other iPhone models don’t miss out on today’s best iPhone 15 deals, best iPhone 14 deals, and best refurbished iPhone deals.

iPhone SE 2nd Gen deals

The 2020 model of the Apple iPhone SE against a white background. — Apple

The second generation of the iPhone SE was initially launched in 2020, but it still manages to keep up with the needs of many phone users today. It utilizes the body of the Apple iPhone 8, which means it will have a home button and fingerprint ID instead of the Face ID technology in current iPhone models. That’s not much to give up, however, as the second generation iPhone SE still has a great display, a 12-megapixel camera with the ability to shoot 4K video, and wireless charging capability.

iPhone SE 3rd Gen deals

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) and Apple iPhone SE (2020) together. — iPhone SE (2020) in Product Red color, and the iPhone SE (2022) in Starlight color Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

The Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen was released in 2022, and it’s the most recent release of Apple’s budget iPhone model. It has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and is compatible with current 5G networks. It also has a 12-megapixel camera with Smart HDR 4 and Portrait Mode, which makes it a pretty significant upgrade over the 2020 iPhone SE. Battery life is also significantly improved, as the third generation iPhone SE is capable of reaching up to 15 hours of video playback on a single battery charge.

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