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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Apple iPhone 16 Plus ($440) vs Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) ($83) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $440 | $83 |
| Weight | 199g | 144g |
| Chip | A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 60Hz | 4.7" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 12MP single |
| Battery | 4,674mAh | 2,018mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 199g (Apple published) | 144g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Biggest battery of any iPhone 16 that year
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Large 6.7-inch display for the money
- 199g is heavy for a non-Pro
- 60Hz display
- No telephoto lens
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- A15 chip, the same one in the iPhone 13
- Touch ID home button, still the fastest unlock with wet hands
- 144g and genuinely small
- The cheapest current-chip iPhone by a wide margin
- 4.7-inch display with large bezels
- Single 12MP camera, no ultrawide or night mode
- Small battery
- IP67 rather than IP68
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the better value at $83. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.