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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone Air ($774) 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 Air | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $78 |
| Weight | 165g | 148g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | — |
| Weight | 165g | 148g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP single |
| Rating | — | IP67 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone Air
- 5.6mm — thinnest iPhone ever
- 165g flagship-light
- A19 Pro performance
- Titanium frame
- 3,149mAh battery is the price of thin
- Single rear camera
- No SIM tray anywhere
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.