iPhone SE Screen Resolution & Specs (All Generations)
The iPhone SE 4th generation (2025) has a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels at 460 PPI on a 6.1-inch OLED display. This is a massive upgrade from the SE 3rd generation’s 1334 x 750 LCD at 326 PPI.
All iPhone SE Generations Compared
| Specification | SE 1st Gen (2016) | SE 2nd Gen (2020) | SE 3rd Gen (2022) | SE 4th Gen (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1136 × 640 | 1334 × 750 | 1334 × 750 | 2556 × 1179 |
| Screen Size | 4.0” | 4.7” | 4.7” | 6.1” |
| PPI | 326 | 326 | 326 | 460 |
| Display Type | Retina LCD | Retina HD LCD | Retina HD LCD | OLED |
| Total Pixels | 727,040 | 1,000,500 | 1,000,500 | 3,014,064 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| HDR | No | No | No | Yes |
| Touch ID | Yes (front) | Yes (front) | Yes (front) | No (Face ID) |
The SE 4 Display Leap
The iPhone SE 4th generation represents the largest display upgrade in the SE line’s history:
- Resolution: 3× more total pixels than SE 3 (3,014,064 vs 1,000,500)
- Screen size: 30% larger diagonal (6.1” vs 4.7”)
- Display technology: First SE with OLED — perfect blacks, HDR support
- PPI: 41% higher pixel density (460 vs 326 PPI)
- Design: Switched from Home Button/Touch ID to Face ID with Dynamic Island
The SE 4 essentially adopts the iPhone 15’s display, bringing flagship-level screen quality to Apple’s most affordable iPhone.
SE 4 vs iPhone 15
| Spec | iPhone SE 4 | iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2556 × 1179 | 2556 × 1179 |
| Screen Size | 6.1” | 6.1” |
| PPI | 460 | 460 |
| Display Type | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
The displays are nearly identical in specs, making the SE 4 an excellent value for users who want a modern OLED display at a lower price point.
For the complete iPhone display history, see All iPhone Screen Resolutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the iPhone SE 4 screen resolution?
The iPhone SE 4 (2025) has a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels at 460 PPI on a 6.1-inch OLED display, matching the iPhone 15's specs.
Did the iPhone SE always have the same display?
No. The SE 1st gen (2016) had a 4-inch 1136x640 LCD. The SE 2nd gen (2020) and SE 3rd gen (2022) both had 4.7-inch 1334x750 LCD at 326 PPI. The SE 4th gen (2025) jumped to a 6.1-inch 2556x1179 OLED.
Does the iPhone SE have OLED?
Only the 4th generation iPhone SE (2025) has an OLED display. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation SE models all used LCD displays.