iPhone SE (2nd gen) vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is 4.3 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 22 grams0.78 ounces heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) on Amazon (paid link) is the last holdout on the smallest form factor, but because its chip is the oldest still supported, it is probably next to stop getting updates. The iPhone 16 (paid link) trades that compact feel for screen space and battery life that keeps working well into the evening. Buy the SE only if budget is everything; otherwise the 16 earns its price by lasting longer and supporting newer iOS features.
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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.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 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 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
SE (2nd gen), 16 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 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: SE (2nd gen) 138.4 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: SE (2nd gen) 5.45 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: SE (2nd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: SE (2nd gen) 2.65 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: SE (2nd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: SE (2nd gen) 0.29 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: SE (2nd gen) 148 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: SE (2nd gen) 5.22 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (2nd gen) | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 9.2 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.36 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 4.3 millimetres more2.82 inches, 0.17 inches more |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 148 grams5.22 ounces | 170 grams, 22 grams more6.00 ounces, 0.78 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 14.4 cubic centimetres more5.03 cubic inches, 0.88 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 87 percent, 22 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 1.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 13 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 399 dollars | 799 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 9.2 mm (0.36 in) taller, 4.3 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 22 g (0.78 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 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 than the iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 16 is 9.2 mm taller and 4.3 mm wider than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 and iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 4.7 inch display.
How much heavier is the iPhone 16 compared to the iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 16 weighs 22 grams more than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is easier to use with one hand due to its smaller dimensions.
Does the iPhone SE (2nd gen) fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) fits in a typical men's jeans pocket and is more pocketable than the iPhone 16.
Is the size upgrade from iPhone SE (2nd gen) to iPhone 16 worth it?
The size-only upgrade to the iPhone 16 is considered worth it for users seeking a larger display.