iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Quick answer
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches narrower and 62 grams2.19 ounces lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro.
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) on Amazon (paid link) is the only one you can truly use with one hand and forget in a pocket. The iPhone 14 Pro (paid link) gives you a far bigger, smoother screen and lasts longer, but you pay for it in size and weight. Pick the SE if you want small, the 14 Pro if you want the screen.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 14 Pro: 147.5 by 71.5 by 7.85 millimetres, 206 grams. iPhone SE (3rd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 144 grams.
14 Pro, SE (3rd gen) shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 14 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $429 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 14 Pro 147.5 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres.Height: 14 Pro 5.81 inches, SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches.Width: 14 Pro 71.5 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres.Width: 14 Pro 2.81 inches, SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches.Depth: 14 Pro 7.85 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 14 Pro 0.31 inches, SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches.Weight: 14 Pro 206 grams, SE (3rd gen) 144 grams.Weight: 14 Pro 7.27 ounces, SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 Pro | SE (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.5 millimetres5.81 inches | 138.4 millimetres, 9.1 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.36 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 67.3 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.17 inches less |
| Depth | 7.85 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.55 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 206 grams7.27 ounces | 144 grams, 62 grams less5.08 ounces, 2.19 ounces less |
| Volume | 82.8 cubic centimetres5.05 cubic inches | 68.0 cubic centimetres, 14.8 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 0.90 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 65 percent, 22 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 4.7 inches, 1.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 750 × 1334 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | None |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 23 hrs | 15 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 429 dollars, 570 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Mar 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How big is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) compared to the iPhone 14 Pro?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 9.1 mm shorter, 4.2 mm narrower, and 0.55 mm thinner than the iPhone 14 Pro.
Which is lighter, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) or the iPhone 14 Pro?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) weighs 144 g, which is 62 g lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro at 206 g.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and the iPhone 14 Pro?
The iPhone 14 Pro has a 6.1-inch screen, while the iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a 4.7-inch screen, a difference of 1.4 inches.
Can the iPhone SE (3rd gen) be used one-handed more easily than the iPhone 14 Pro?
Yes, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is easier to use one-handed due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Does the iPhone SE (3rd gen) fit in a pocket better than the iPhone 14 Pro?
Yes, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) fits a typical men's jeans pocket and is more pocketable than the iPhone 14 Pro.
Is upgrading from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 14 Pro worth it for size alone?
No, the size-only upgrade from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 14 Pro is not worth it.