iPhone SE (2nd gen) vs iPhone 11 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro is 4.1 millimetres0.16 inches wider and 40 grams1.41 ounces heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
Both rely on the oldest chip still supported by Apple, so they are likely next to lose updates despite running iOS 27. The 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) offers a larger screen and notably longer battery life, but the SE (paid link) fits better in one hand and costs less renewed. Choose the 11 Pro for endurance, or the SE for portability. If you want something much newer with modern performance, look at the iPhone 16e (paid link).
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (2nd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (2nd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 SE (2nd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams. iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams.
SE (2nd gen), 11 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: SE (2nd gen) 138.4 millimetres, 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres.Height: SE (2nd gen) 5.45 inches, 11 Pro 5.67 inches.Width: SE (2nd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres.Width: SE (2nd gen) 2.65 inches, 11 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: SE (2nd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres.Depth: SE (2nd gen) 0.29 inches, 11 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: SE (2nd gen) 148 grams, 11 Pro 188 grams.Weight: SE (2nd gen) 5.22 ounces, 11 Pro 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (2nd gen) | 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 144.0 millimetres, 5.6 millimetres more5.67 inches, 0.22 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 71.4 millimetres, 4.1 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.16 inches more |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.80 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.03 inches more |
| Weight | 148 grams5.22 ounces | 188 grams, 40 grams more6.63 ounces, 1.41 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 83.3 cubic centimetres, 15.3 cubic centimetres more5.08 cubic inches, 0.93 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 82 percent, 17 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 5.8 inches, 1.1 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| 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. | 13 hrs | 18 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 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 399 dollars | 999 dollars, 600 dollars more |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro is 5.6 mm (0.22 in) taller, 4.1 mm (0.16 in) wider, 0.80 mm (0.03 in) thicker and 40 g (1.41 oz) heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen). 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). The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 11 Pro than the iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 11 Pro is 5.6 mm taller and 4.1 mm wider than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
Is the iPhone 11 Pro noticeably heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 11 Pro weighs 40 grams more than the iPhone SE (2nd gen), which is a noticeable difference.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch display while the iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 4.7 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 11 Pro.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro although both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone SE (2nd gen) to the iPhone 11 Pro worth it for size?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone SE (2nd gen) to the iPhone 11 Pro is worth it depends on whether you prefer a larger screen or portability.