Buy 4.7-inch glass listed for the iPhone SE (2020/2022) and iPhone 8/7. They share the same front. Choose one with a home-button cut-out if you want the bottom bezel covered. Touch ID works either way.
One glass for four phones
Apple built the 2nd- and 3rd-generation SE on the iPhone 8's body, which itself kept the 4.7-inch front of the iPhone 6 and 7. That makes it one of the easiest phones to buy a protector for, and one of the cheapest.
The first-generation SE (2016) is a much smaller 4-inch phone based on the iPhone 5s. Its glass is completely different.
Two styles: cut-out or stop short
| Style | Coverage | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Home-button cut-out | Covers the whole front | Dust can collect in the cut-out |
| Screen-only | Covers the display area | Bezels exposed; easier to fit |
Touch ID works normally with both styles, because the button itself is never covered.
Is it worth protecting an SE now?
Apple stopped selling the SE in early 2025, so most are now second phones, children's first phones or work handsets. That's exactly the use where a cheap three-pack of glass makes sense. A cracked SE screen isn't worth repairing at most shops; a protector costs a fraction of that.
What to buy
Questions people ask
Do iPhone 8 screen protectors fit the iPhone SE 2022?
Yes. The 2nd and 3rd-generation SE share the iPhone 8's 4.7-inch front.
Will a screen protector stop Touch ID working on the iPhone SE?
No. Touch ID is in the home button, which protectors either cut around or stop above.