iPhone SE (2020)

Released April 24, 2020

iPhone SE (2020) Repair Services

The iPhone SE (2020) keeps the compact 4.7-inch Home button design with a much faster chip.

Repair prices below include parts and labor. Full device details are in the Specifications tab.

Highlights

What matters most about this model — at a glance.

Display

  • 4.7-Inch Display: 4.7-inch Retina HD Screen (Advanced IPS LCD).

Battery & power

  • Battery And Charging: High-Density 1,821mAh Lithium-Ion | Up to 13 Hours Video Playback; Native Apple Lightning Port supporting USB 2.0 Speeds.

Camera

  • Smart Single-Lens Advantage: The high-performance 12MP primary camera pairs a multi-element lens with advanced software-driven Portrait Mode depth adjustment and Smart HDR, generating incredible image balance from a singular camera sensor.
  • Cinematic Video Assignments: Armed with a built-in optical image stabilization system, the camera tracks motion smoothly to capture stunning 4K video assets with wide dynamic range and extended color profiling.

Performance & AI

  • Blazing A13 Bionic Silicon: Driven by the exact same flagship-tier 7-nanometer processor found in the iPhone 11 lineup, the A13 Bionic chip features a smart Neural Engine to maximize operational efficiency.

Build & thermal

  • Ultra-Compact Classic Housing: This highly pocketable frame blends classic, comfortable handling ergonomics with an extremely resilient structural architecture.
  • Iconic Home Button & Touch ID: The tactile physical Home Button houses a highly secure Touch ID fingerprint scanner wrapped in a protective sapphire crystal ring, unlocking your phone and approving secure payments in a fraction of a second.

Other information

Storage, finishes, full specs, and repair-relevant notes.

Storage options
  • 64GB
  • 128GB
  • 256GB
Color finishes
  • Black
  • White
  • (PRODUCT)RED
Specifications

Engineering Matrix:

  • Display: 4.7-inch Retina HD Screen (Advanced IPS LCD)
  • Screen Resolution: 1334 x 750 Pixel Resolution at 326 ppi
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz Smooth-Motion Refresh Technology
  • Screen Brightness: 625 Nits Max Typical Brightness
  • Front Glass: Custom Ion-Exchange Toughened Front Glass
  • Processor: Apple A13 Bionic Chip | 7-Nanometer Architecture
  • Graphics: 4-Core Apple-Designed Graphics Processor
  • System Memory: 3GB High-Bandwidth RAM | 8-Core Neural Engine

Hardware Components & Housing:

  • Rear Panel: Classic Polished Gloss Textured Back Glass
  • Frame: 7000 Series Aerospace-Grade Anodized Aluminum Mid-Frame & Band
  • Thermal System: Internal Graphitic Heat Spreader Matrix Sheet
  • Rear Camera: 12MP Wide Camera (28mm, f/1.8, Optical Image Stabilization)
  • Ultra-Wide & Telephoto: Not Applicable (Singular Rear Lens Housing)
  • Front Camera: 7MP FaceTime HD Camera with Portrait Lighting Controls (f/2.2)
  • Battery: High-Density 1,821mAh Lithium-Ion | Up to 13 Hours Video Playback
  • Charging Port: Native Apple Lightning Port supporting USB 2.0 Speeds
  • Microphones: Multi-Microphone Noise Cancellation Array with Stereo Audio Capture
  • Speakers: Balanced Dual Stereo Speaker Configuration
  • Wireless: 4G LTE Advanced | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax with 2x2 MIMO) | Bluetooth 5.0
Tech truths

Local AI Efficiency: Why does local AI bandwidth matter? Most cloud-based AIs run on massive data centers using thousands of server chips. The A13 Bionic inside the iPhone SE (2020) features a dedicated 8-core Neural Engine engineered to calculate secure on-device tasks—like real-time photographic tone mapping, text isolation, and face scanning—locally on the silicon. It processes your smart commands right in your pocket, using minimal battery capacity and avoiding external server handshakes.

Parts Compatibility: The iPhone SE (2020) uses a physical form factor nearly identical to the older iPhone 8. For repair technicians, this brings an incredible hardware sourcing advantage since components like the display assembly, taptic engine, and front camera module feature deep cross-compatibility. However, keep in mind that the rear camera matrix, battery flex connector orientation, and primary logic board placement are uniquely engineered to align with the A13 Bionic chip.

Touch ID Security: Touch ID does not capture a flat picture of your fingerprint to unlock your phone, which could easily be tricked by a copy. Instead, the sapphire crystal ring beneath your thumb detects a structural charge change. It fires an advanced capacitive sensor that maps microscopic, three-dimensional sub-epidermal ridge structures across your skin. It immediately converts this physical layout into an encrypted, mathematical code stored safely in an isolated sub-system of the A13 silicon.

Back Glass Done Right: Shops that skip prep finish a back glass job in about an hour and leave glue residue behind. We clean the frame, protect the parts inside, and reseal the new glass with fresh adhesive, so the repair takes a few hours and holds up the way it should.

Available Colors

The finishes this model came in. Handy for matching back glass, housings and frames.

  • Black

  • White

  • (PRODUCT)RED

iPhone SE (2020) Service Prices

ServiceWhat It FixesInstalled Price
Screen Replacement~45mPremium: Pairs Perfectly With iOS, Priced Higher StandardiTruColor LCD$95.95PremiumCall for a Quote
Battery Replacement~45mFast Drain, Random Shutdowns, Swelling, "Service" WarningFast Drain, Random Shutdowns, Swelling, "Service" Warning Economy$87.20Standard$91.05
Back Glass Repair~3hLaser Back Glass: Lenses Not Included, Add +$15 Each, Full Back Panel Includes Lenses$135
Camera Lens Glass~45m+$15 Each Additional Lens, Real Sapphire CrystalCracked Lens Cover, Blurry or Hazy Photos, Glare or Light StreaksCracked Lens Cover, Blurry or Hazy Photos, Glare or Light Streaks$50
Basic Services
Screen Protector InstallHigh-Quality Tempered Glass, Free With Screen Replacement, $10 With Any Other Repair$25
Charging Port CleaningClears Lint and Debris From the Port, Free With Any Repair$35
DiagnosticsFind the Fault and Quote the Repair, Free With Any Repair$35
Basic Water DamageCleaning, Drying and Deoxidizing Connectors, No Parts Replaced+$30
Advanced Water DamageSensor Replacement and Ultrasonic Cleaning+$60

Times are estimates and can vary with parts and device condition.

Installed Prices, Parts and Labor Included
1-year warranty against defects on undamaged parts