Description
Apple iPhone SE 16 GB Silver, C Grade, Verizon, unlocked
Offered in C Grade (C Stock) condition, this Apple iPhone SE 16 GB Silver is the Verizon variant, unlocked. C Grade units are bought for refurbishment and parts: housings, cameras, Touch ID assemblies, and batteries. Verizon-sourced SE units carry both GSM and CDMA radios, so they are not limited to one carrier.
The first-generation iPhone SE is Apple's 2016 compact model: the 4-inch aluminum body of the iPhone 5s carrying the A9 chip and 12 MP camera of the iPhone 6s, with Touch ID, NFC for Apple Pay, 4K video, and Live Photos. Apple sold it in Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold, in 16 and 64 GB at launch and 32 and 128 GB from 2017, and supported it through iOS 15.
TG Wireless sells the SE to prepaid and MVNO dealers whose customers want a small Apple phone with a Home button, to buyers stocking first phones for children and simple phones for older users, and to exporters and refurbishers who want a one-hand iPhone that still works on LTE networks with VoLTE.
Key specifications
| Model | Apple iPhone SE, first generation (2016); US models A1662 (GSM and CDMA) and A1723 (GSM) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Color | Silver |
| Network status | Verizon, unlocked |
| Operating system | iOS 9.3 as shipped, updatable through iOS 15 |
| Display | 4-inch Retina LCD, 1136 x 640 pixels, 326 ppi |
| Chip | Apple A9 with M9 motion coprocessor |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Rear camera | 12 MP iSight, f/2.2, True Tone flash, Live Photos, 4K video at 30 fps |
| Front camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD with Retina Flash |
| Security and payments | Touch ID (first generation) in the Home button; NFC for Apple Pay |
| Battery | 1,624 mAh, non-removable |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, Lightning port, nano-SIM |
| Body | Bead-blasted aluminum with matte chamfered edges, 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm, 113 g |
Condition: C Grade
C Grade units are fully tested and working but carry heavy cosmetic wear, such as deep scratches, dents, or screen marks. They suit repair, refurbishment, and value channels where the device is re-housed or sold as clearly used.
Network and compatibility
The first-generation iPhone SE is a 4G LTE phone with VoLTE, so it still registers on US carriers after the 2022 3G retirements and the August 2026 T-Mobile 2G shutdown, unlike the iPhone 5s it resembles. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Units sold as Verizon unlocked or GSM/CDMA unlocked are the A1662 variant with both radios; GSM-only listings may be the A1723. Carrier acceptance and VoLTE provisioning depend on the exact variant and the carrier's IMEI check, so confirm before a volume activation. The phone takes a nano-SIM and has no eSIM.
Resale fit
- Prepaid and MVNO counters where a small Apple phone with a Home button at a low ticket still has steady demand.
- First phones for children and simple phones for older users, sold through family plans and senior-focused retailers.
- Export to markets where LTE with VoLTE is live and a 4-inch iPhone with Touch ID outsells Android at the same price.
- Refurbisher, marketplace, and parts channels, since the SE shares its housing and many parts with the 5s.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
