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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro ($999) 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 16 Pro | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $78 |
| Weight | 199g | 148g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 6.3" 120Hz ProMotion | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP Triple + Camera Control | 12MP single |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | — |
| Video | 4K 120fps ProRes | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | — | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Camera Control hardware button
- 4K 120fps first for iPhone
- A18 Pro chip headroom
- 6.3" larger display
- Titanium construction
- Large jump from 15 Pro
- No charging brick included
- USB 3 only on Pro Max
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.