{"product_id":"refurbished-apple-iphone-se-3rd-generation-uk","title":"Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refurbished iPhone SE (3rd generation) is unlocked for every UK network and costs from £123. It's a used Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation), tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, in 64GB, 128GB or 256GB, with at least 85% battery health on every grade. It includes our 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch on orders by 3pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs checked 1 Oct 2026 against GSMArena. Updated 1 Oct 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage and RAM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB, 128GB or 256GB; 4GB RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 1334 x 750, 326ppi, Touch ID home button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple A15 Bionic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCameras\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12MP wide (f\/1.8, OIS); 7MP FaceTime HD front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery (when new)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,018mAh (Apple: up to 15 hours video playback); 20W wired (50% in 30 min), 7.5W Qi wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eat least March 2027 (Apple UK PSTI, five years from first supply); IP67 when new\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery health\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent, Very Good), minimum at dispatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhone, free charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"Refurbished\" means\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis iPhone SE (3rd generation) is pre-owned and refurbished by The Tech Gadgets: tested, cleaned, factory reset and signed out of the previous owner's account, so activation locks won't block you. Grades describe cosmetic wear only; every grade works fully and has at least 85% battery health. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-grade\"\u003ehow we grade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, on 5G. SIM support is listed as nano-SIM + eSIM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGSMArena lists a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 1334 x 750, 326ppi, Touch ID home button.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt runs on the Apple A15 Bionic with 4GB of RAM. Storage options are 64GB, 128GB or 256GB with no memory card slot, so choose a larger size if you keep lots of photos and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGSMArena lists 12MP wide (f\/1.8, OIS) on the back and a 7MP FaceTime HD front camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery and charging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe battery is rated at 2,018mAh (Apple: up to 15 hours video playback) when new. Charging: 20W wired (50% in 30 min), 7.5W Qi wireless. Our minimum battery health at dispatch is at least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoftware updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple's UK PSTI statement commits to at least five years of security updates from when a model is first supplied. This model was first supplied in the UK in March 2022, so that means security updates until at least March 2027. It shipped with iOS 15.4. It was rated IP67 when new; don't rely on that after refurbishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs a refurbished iPhone SE (3rd generation) worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want a small iPhone with Touch ID and a home button, at a low price. Key points: Touch ID home button; A15 Bionic; Lightning connector. Software support runs to at least March 2027 (Apple UK PSTI, five years from first supply).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits people who prefer a smaller phone or a first iPhone at a low price. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refurbished-iphone-phones-uk\"\u003erefurbished iPhones\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiPhone SE (3rd generation) vs iPhone 17e:\u003c\/strong\u003e the iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532 x 1170, 1,200 nits HDR peak and the Apple A19 (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU). \u003cstrong\u003eiPhone SE (3rd generation) vs iPhone 16e:\u003c\/strong\u003e see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-iphone-16e-best-price-uk\"\u003eiPhone 16e\u003c\/a\u003e page for its specs, grades and prices. Specs from GSMArena.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch from Manchester. After 3pm Monday to Thursday we dispatch the next working day; after 3pm Friday or at the weekend, on Monday. UK bank holidays excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery (next working day) is £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty provided by The Tech Gadgets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if you've opened the box. We may deduct for handling beyond what's needed to inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items if you change your mind. You pay the return postage, and we refund you within 14 days of receiving the item. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is faulty, our warranty applies and you're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it unlocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's unlocked for every UK network, on 5G. SIM support: nano-SIM + eSIM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat battery health will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least 85% on every grade. That's our minimum battery health at dispatch for Like New, Excellent and Very Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe phone, free charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long will the iPhone SE (3rd generation) get updates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple's UK PSTI statement commits to at least five years of security updates from when a model is first supplied. This model was first supplied in the UK in March 2022, so that means security updates until at least March 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a refurbished iPhone SE (3rd generation) worth it in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want a small iPhone with Touch ID and a home button, at a low price. Prices start at £123.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the grades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the cosmetic condition. Every grade is fully tested, works fully and has at least 85% battery health; see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-grade\"\u003ehow we grade\u003c\/a\u003e for what each grade means.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eiPhone SE (3rd generation) vs iPhone 17e: which should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the iPhone SE (3rd generation) if the Touch ID home button matters most to you. The iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED and the Apple A19 (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple","offers":[{"title":"Like New \/ 64GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437032278,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-MIDNIGHT-LN","price":139.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 64GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437065046,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-STARLIGHT-LN","price":139.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 64GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437097814,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-PRODUCTRED-LN","price":139.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 128GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437130582,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-MIDNIGHT-LN","price":146.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 128GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437163350,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-STARLIGHT-LN","price":146.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 128GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437196118,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-PRODUCTRED-LN","price":146.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437228886,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-MIDNIGHT-LN","price":167.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437261654,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-STARLIGHT-LN","price":167.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437294422,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-PRODUCTRED-LN","price":167.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 64GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437327190,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-MIDNIGHT-EX","price":130.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 64GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437359958,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-STARLIGHT-EX","price":130.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 64GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437392726,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-PRODUCTRED-EX","price":130.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 128GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437425494,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-MIDNIGHT-EX","price":136.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 128GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437458262,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-STARLIGHT-EX","price":136.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 128GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437491030,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-PRODUCTRED-EX","price":136.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 256GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437523798,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-MIDNIGHT-EX","price":157.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 256GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437556566,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-STARLIGHT-EX","price":157.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 256GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437589334,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-PRODUCTRED-EX","price":157.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 64GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437622102,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-MIDNIGHT-VG","price":122.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 64GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437654870,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-STARLIGHT-VG","price":122.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 64GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437687638,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-64GB-PRODUCTRED-VG","price":122.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 128GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437720406,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-MIDNIGHT-VG","price":128.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 128GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437753174,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-STARLIGHT-VG","price":128.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 128GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437785942,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-128GB-PRODUCTRED-VG","price":128.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 256GB \/ Midnight","offer_id":55550437818710,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-MIDNIGHT-VG","price":148.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 256GB \/ Starlight","offer_id":55550437851478,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-STARLIGHT-VG","price":148.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 256GB \/ (PRODUCT)RED","offer_id":55550437884246,"sku":"IPSE3RDGENERATION-256GB-PRODUCTRED-VG","price":148.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/1303\/0742\/files\/refurbished-apple-iphone-se-3rd-generation-uk-midnight-05_finish-av1.jpg?v=1790813633","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechgadgets.co.uk\/products\/refurbished-apple-iphone-se-3rd-generation-uk","provider":"The Tech Gadgets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}