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Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Apple iPhone 16e ($309) 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 16e | Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $83 |
| Weight | 167g | 144g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 4.7" 60Hz |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | 2,018mAh |
| Weight | 167g | 144g (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 (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.