Apple's cheapest smartphone, the iPhone Se, is now in its third generation, but does it offer water-resistance like the flagship iPhone models? Apple announced the first iPhone Se model in 2016, followed by the iPhone Se 2 four years later in 2020. The iPhone Se 3 was launched after a shorter two-year gap in 2022. Despite the many years between their release dates, all models in the iPhone Se series adopt the outdated iPhone design with thick bezels and a home button.

To answer the question on whether the iPhone Se is waterproof, let's start with the 2020 model. According to Apple, the iPhone Se 2 has an IP67 rating for water-resistance, which is further defined as protected up to one meter (about three feet) for 30 minutes. Therefore, the iPhone Se is not waterproof, but it is very water-resistant. The exterior is made of aerospace-grade aluminum, which basically means it's light, but relatively durable. For those...