# iPhone SE (2nd generation), model A2298

> model of iPhone in the iPhone SE (2nd generation) series

**Wikidata**: [Q97772370](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97772370)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iphone-se-2nd-generation-model-a2298

## Summary
The iPhone SE (2nd generation), model A2298, is a specific hardware variant of Apple’s 13th-generation budget iPhone released in 2020. It belongs to the iPhone SE (2nd generation) product line and is formally catalogued as product model A2298.

## Key Facts
- **Product model identifier**: A2298 (alias for this specific variant)
- **Instance of**: product model
- **Subclass of**: iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- **Parent line**: iPhone SE (2nd generation) — Apple’s 13th-generation smartphone family
- **Country of origin**: United States
- **Sitelink count**: 36 Wikidata sitelinks point to the parent iPhone SE (2nd generation) item
- **Reference date**: 28 July 2020 (cited by Apple support page HT201296)

## FAQs
### Q: What does the “A2298” designation mean?
A: A2298 is Apple’s internal model number for this particular variant of the iPhone SE (2nd generation). It distinguishes the device from other regional or carrier-specific models within the same generation.

### Q: Is the iPhone SE (2nd generation), model A2298, a different phone from the regular iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
A: No—it is a hardware sub-model within the same generation. All A2298 units share the same core design, chipset, and features of the 2020 iPhone SE line; the model number simply identifies a specific regional or carrier configuration.

### Q: Where can I verify the A2298 model number?
A: Apple’s official support article HT201296, last updated 28 July 2020, lists A2298 among the model numbers for the iPhone SE (2nd generation).

## Why It Matters
Model numbers like A2298 are critical for supply-chain tracking, regulatory certification, and customer support. When Apple releases a global device, small radio-frequency differences or regional carrier requirements create multiple model variants. Identifying the exact model ensures buyers receive the correct LTE band support, warranty coverage, and compatible parts. For collectors, refurbishers, and network engineers, the A2298 tag immediately signals which SIM-lock policies and band combinations apply, reducing costly mistakes. In short, A2298 is the key that links the marketing name “iPhone SE (2nd generation)” to its precise hardware footprint.

## Notable For
- Precise identifier within Apple’s 2020 iPhone SE lineup
- Listed in Apple’s official support documentation (HT201296, 28 Jul 2020)
- Carries 36 Wikidata sitelinks, showing broad cross-wiki recognition of its parent line
- Represents United States origin for the iPhone SE (2nd generation) family

## Body
### Classification
Apple Inc. classifies A2298 as a product model and a subclass of the iPhone SE (2nd generation). Wikidata treats it as an individual entity under the umbrella of the 13th-generation iPhone family.

### Documentation
Apple’s support page HT201296, last edited 28 July 2020, enumerates all model numbers for the iPhone SE (2nd generation), including A2298. This entry allows users, technicians, and carriers to match a physical device to its official specifications.

### Cross-references
The parent item, iPhone SE (2nd generation), holds 36 sitelinks across Wikimedia projects, reflecting global notability and extensive third-party documentation.

## References

1. [Source](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201296)