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Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 16e ($309) 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 16e | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $78 |
| Weight | 167g | 148g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | — |
| Weight | 167g | 148g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP single |
| Rating | — | IP67 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16e
- Cheapest current iPhone
- A18 chip punches up
- Great battery for size
- Years of updates ahead
- 60Hz display
- Single rear camera
- No MagSafe
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.