iPhone SE (2nd gen) vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is 10.5 millimetres0.41 inches wider and 51 grams1.80 ounces heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
The SE on Amazon (paid link) runs the oldest supported silicon, putting it closer to the end of update support than the 16 Plus (paid link). The larger phone lasts far longer on battery alone; you’re trading a modest buy on the SE for serious endurance, Apple Intelligence, and a much newer design on the 16 Plus.
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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 $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 SE (2nd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
SE (2nd gen), 16 Plus shown at 2.1 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 Plus
from $899 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 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: SE (2nd gen) 5.45 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: SE (2nd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: SE (2nd gen) 2.65 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: SE (2nd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: SE (2nd gen) 0.29 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: SE (2nd gen) 148 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: SE (2nd gen) 5.22 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (2nd gen) | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 22.5 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.89 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 10.5 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.41 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 | 199 grams, 51 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.80 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 29.6 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 1.81 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 88 percent, 22 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.7 inches, 2.0 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | 27 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 | 899 dollars, 500 dollars more |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 22.5 mm (0.89 in) taller, 10.5 mm (0.41 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 51 g (1.80 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 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 22.5 mm taller and 10.5 mm wider than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
Is the iPhone 16 Plus much heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 51 grams more than the iPhone SE (2nd gen), a difference most users find noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display, which is 2 inches larger than the 4.7 inch screen on the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is easier to use one-handed and better suited for small hands compared to the iPhone 16 Plus.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone SE (2nd gen) is considered more pocketable due to smaller dimensions.
Is upgrading from the iPhone SE (2nd gen) to the iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone SE (2nd gen) to the iPhone 16 Plus is worthwhile depends on your preference for screen size and handling.