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Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) ($83) vs Apple iPhone 12 ($140) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $83 | $140 |
| Weight | 144g | 164g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 4.7" 60Hz | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP single | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 2,018mAh | — |
| Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Weight | 144g (Apple published) | 164g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
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 12
- MagSafe accessories all still work
- Flat-sided design that Apple still uses
- 164g, light for a 6.1-inch phone
- Ceramic Shield front
- Battery is likely well degraded by now
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Nearing the end of iOS support
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.