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Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs Apple iPhone X

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) ($83) vs Apple iPhone X ($95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
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iPhone SE (3rd generation)
$83
Touch ID
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Apple iPhone X
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iPhone X
$95
First Face ID
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)Apple iPhone X
Price$83$95
Weight144g174g
ChipA15 BionicA11 Bionic
Display4.7" 60Hz5.8" 60Hz OLED
Camera12MP single12MP dual
Battery2,018mAh—
RatingIP67IP67
Weight144g (Apple published)174g (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 X

  • Historically the most significant iPhone design in a decade
  • OLED and dual camera
  • Compact and light at 174g
  • Still looks modern
  • A11 is the oldest chip here and iOS support has ended
  • Battery will be very degraded
  • Lightning
  • IP67
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.
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