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Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro ($433) 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 15 Pro | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $433 | $78 |
| Weight | 187g | 148g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 120Hz ProMotion | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP triple | 12MP single |
| Battery | 3,274mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 187g (Apple published) | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Titanium frame dropped 19g versus the 14 Pro
- Action button replaces the mute switch
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- 120Hz ProMotion
- 3x telephoto only, the 5x was Max-exclusive
- Battery is the smallest in the 15 Pro line
- Ran hot at launch before software fixes
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.