iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Quick answer
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 10.5 millimetres0.41 inches narrower and 55 grams1.94 ounces lighter than the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) on Amazon (paid link) feels tiny and lightweight by comparison, but the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) delivers a vastly larger display and battery that simply lasts longer. Moving up brings a modern all-screen design and performance that feels instantly faster. It is a dramatic shift in scale.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone SE (3rd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 144 grams.
16 Plus, SE (3rd gen) shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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from $429 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, SE (3rd gen) 144 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | SE (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 138.4 millimetres, 22.5 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.89 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 67.3 millimetres, 10.5 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.41 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 144 grams, 55 grams less5.08 ounces, 1.94 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 68.0 cubic centimetres, 29.6 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 1.81 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 65 percent, 22 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 4.7 inches, 2.0 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 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 | A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 15 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 429 dollars, 470 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Mar 2022 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the physical dimensions of the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone SE (3rd gen) compare?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 22.5 mm shorter, 10.5 mm narrower, and 0.5 mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) weighs 144 g, which makes it 55 g lighter than the 199 g iPhone 16 Plus.
Is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 16 Plus?
Yes, the smaller footprint of the iPhone SE (3rd gen) makes it much easier to use with one hand and better suited for smaller hands than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Do both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone SE (3rd gen) fit in a pocket?
Both models fit comfortably inside a typical men's jeans pocket.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 16 Plus features a large 6.7-inch display, whereas the iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a compact 4.7-inch screen.
How much screen space do you gain by upgrading from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 16 Plus?
Moving to the iPhone 16 Plus gives you an extra 2 inches of screen diagonal along with a modern edge-to-edge design compared to the iPhone SE (3rd gen).