iPhone 11 vs iPhone SE (2nd gen)
Quick answer
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 8.4 millimetres0.33 inches narrower and 46 grams1.62 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11.
Both run the oldest chip Apple still updates, so they are probably next to go. The 11 on Amazon (paid link) offers a bigger screen and longer battery life at a higher renewed price, while the SE (paid link) is light enough to vanish in a pocket. Pick the SE for one-handed use or the 11 for endurance. If you want a modern display, consider the iPhone 16e (paid link) instead.
Paid link.
Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (2nd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (2nd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Paid link.
TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 11: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone SE (2nd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams.
11, SE (2nd gen) shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 150.9 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 138.4 millimetres.Height: 11 5.94 inches, SE (2nd gen) 5.45 inches.Width: 11 75.7 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 67.3 millimetres.Width: 11 2.98 inches, SE (2nd gen) 2.65 inches.Depth: 11 8.30 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 11 0.33 inches, SE (2nd gen) 0.29 inches.Weight: 11 194 grams, SE (2nd gen) 148 grams.Weight: 11 6.84 ounces, SE (2nd gen) 5.22 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 | SE (2nd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 138.4 millimetres, 12.5 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.49 inches less |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 67.3 millimetres, 8.4 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.33 inches less |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 1.00 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 148 grams, 46 grams less5.22 ounces, 1.62 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 68.0 cubic centimetres, 26.8 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 1.64 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 65 percent, 13 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 4.7 inches, 1.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 750 × 1334 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | None |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 399 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Apr 2020 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 12.5 mm (0.49 in) shorter, 8.4 mm (0.33 in) narrower, 1.00 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 46 g (1.62 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz). The iPhone SE (2nd gen) measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 148 g (5.22 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 11
Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) than the iPhone 11?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 12.5 mm shorter and 8.4 mm narrower than the iPhone 11.
Is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) lighter than the iPhone 11?
Yes, the iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 46 g lighter than the iPhone 11.
What is the screen size difference between these phones?
The iPhone 11 has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 4.7 inch display.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 11.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2nd gen) fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone SE (2nd gen) worth it for size?
It depends on whether you prefer a smaller device, as the iPhone SE (2nd gen) is significantly more pocketable.