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Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs Apple iPhone XS
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) ($78) vs Apple iPhone XS ($98) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $78 | $98 |
| Weight | 148g | 177g |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 4.7" 60Hz LCD | 5.8" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP single | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Weight | 148g (Apple published) | 177g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
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 XS
- OLED and dual camera at a very low price
- Compact 5.8-inch body
- Stainless steel build
- Battery was weak new and is weaker now
- Lightning
- Nearing end of iOS support
- No ultrawide
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.