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 SE on Amazon (paid link) feels lighter and easier to live with daily, while the Pro (paid link) offers a larger screen and better cameras. Both still get full support, so pick the SE if you want compact comfort or the Pro for the higher-end experience.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 14 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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from $429 at launch.
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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.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone SE (3rd gen)
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 |
Dimensions
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 9.1 mm (0.36 in) shorter, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) narrower, 0.55 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 62 g (2.19 oz) lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 14 Pro measures 147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm (5.81 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 206 g (7.27 oz). The iPhone SE (3rd gen) measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 144 g (5.08 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) than the iPhone 14 Pro?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 9.1 mm shorter and 4.2 mm narrower than the iPhone 14 Pro.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 62 g lighter and the weight difference is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 14 Pro has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a 4.7 inch display.
Is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 14 Pro?
Yes, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is easier for one-handed use and better for small hands compared to the iPhone 14 Pro.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is more pocketable.
Is upgrading from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 14 Pro worth it for size?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your preference since the iPhone 14 Pro is larger and heavier.