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Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 12 ($140) vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) ($78) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $78 |
| Weight | 164g | 148g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP single |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 164g (Apple published) | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
- MagSafe accessories all still work
- Flat-sided design that Apple still uses
- 164g, light for a 6.1-inch phone
- Ceramic Shield front
- Battery is likely well degraded by now
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Nearing the end of iOS support
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- A13 chip for well under a hundred dollars
- Touch ID
- 148g and genuinely pocketable
- Wireless charging
- Small battery, and it will be degraded
- Single camera, no ultrawide or night mode
- Thick bezels
- IP67 and Lightning
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is the better value at $78. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.