iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone SE (2nd gen)

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 11.6 millimetres0.46 inches shorter and 63 grams2.22 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro.

The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) has the latest chip and battery that lasts much longer, while the iPhone SE (paid link) uses an older processor likely to lose updates sooner. Apple sells the Pro for $1,199, or you can get the SE for around $100 renewed. If you want a small phone that will hold its value, the Pro is the safer bet.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (2nd gen)

Pocket: iPhone SE (2nd gen)

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro150.0 millimetres5.91 inches71.9 millimetres2.83 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches211 grams7.44 ouncesSE (2nd gen)138.4 millimetres, 11.6 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.46 inches less67.3 millimetres, 4.6 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.18 inches less7.30 millimetres, 1.45 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.06 inches less148 grams, 63 grams less5.22 ounces, 2.22 ounces less

Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 138.4 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, SE (2nd gen) 5.45 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 67.3 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, SE (2nd gen) 2.65 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, SE (2nd gen) 0.29 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, SE (2nd gen) 148 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, SE (2nd gen) 5.22 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone SE (2nd gen). Differences are given against iPhone 18 Pro.
Specification	18 Pro	SE (2nd gen)

Height	150.0 millimetres5.91 inches	138.4 millimetres, 11.6 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.46 inches less
Width	71.9 millimetres2.83 inches	67.3 millimetres, 4.6 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.18 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	7.30 millimetres, 1.45 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.06 inches less
Weight	211 grams7.44 ounces	148 grams, 63 grams less5.22 ounces, 2.22 ounces less
Volume	94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches	68.0 cubic centimetres, 26.4 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 1.61 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	89 percent	65 percent, 24 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.3 inches	4.7 inches, 1.6 inches less
Resolution	1206 × 2622	750 × 1334
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less
Cutout	Dynamic Island	None

Rear main	48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	48MP Fusion f/2.2	—
Rear telephoto	48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)	—
Front camera	18MP Center Stage f/1.9	12MP

Chip	A20 Pro	A13 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	36 hrs	13 hrs

Port	USB-C	Lightning
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	256 GB – 2 TB	64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,199 dollars	399 dollars, 800 dollars less

Released	Sep 2026	Apr 2020
Status	Current	Legacy

Dimensions

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 11.6 mm (0.46 in) shorter, 4.6 mm (0.18 in) narrower, 1.45 mm (0.06 in) thinner and 63 g (2.22 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 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).

Questions about these phones

How does the size of the iPhone SE (2nd gen) compare to the iPhone 18 Pro?

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 11.6 mm shorter and 4.6 mm narrower than the iPhone 18 Pro.

Is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro?

Yes, the iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 63 g lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro.

How much bigger is the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro compared to the iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen while the iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 4.7-inch screen.

Is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 18 Pro?

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 18 Pro.

Does the iPhone 18 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

The iPhone 18 Pro fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone SE (2nd gen) is more pocketable.

Is the iPhone 18 Pro worth upgrading to for size only?

The value depends on your needs since the iPhone 18 Pro is larger and heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone SE (2nd gen)

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