EDIT: I just read iFixit's teardown report and they say Apple did add silicone seals to the new iPhone SE. However, they did not add the adhesive that is present in the 6S. I would imagine this would be made more evident in a deeper water test where there is more water pressure.
Waterproofing on smartphones is a fairly new thing, or at least it is as far as mainstream devices are concerned. We’ve seen Samsung and other Android device makers dabble in waterproof handsets for a few years now, with current devices even using their status as bona fide “water resistant” as selling points. And they should, too, because dropping your expensive smartphone into water can be a heart-stopping moment for anyone.
The iPhone SE may not be as expensive as some of the flagship devices out there, including Apple’s own iPhone 6s, but that doesn’t mean owners of said iPhones don’t want them to survive the odd dunk here and there. Even making calls while out in the rain can be nerve-wracking at times, and knowing your iPhone can take whatever mother nature throws at it is important. With the iPhone SE, it seems you need not worry.
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