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Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone SE (1st generation)
Apple iPhone 15 Plus ($374) vs Apple iPhone SE (1st generation) ($41) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Apple iPhone SE (1st generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $374 | $41 |
| Weight | 201g | 113g |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A9 |
| Display | 6.7" 60Hz | 4" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island | 12MP single |
| Battery | 4,383mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 (later revisions) |
| Weight | 201g (Apple published) | 113g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Large battery, easily a full day and a half
- USB-C
- 48MP main camera
- 201g
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
Apple iPhone SE (1st generation)
- Smallest, lightest phone in the entire catalog
- Touch ID and a real home button
- Genuinely one-handed usable, unlike anything from 2018 onward
- Extremely cheap, the least expensive working iPhone here
- iOS support has ended
- A9 chip is a decade old and it shows in modern apps
- Single camera, no portrait mode or night mode
- Battery on any used unit will be significantly degraded
Apple iPhone SE (1st generation) is the better value at $41. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.