iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs iPhone 13 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 60 grams2.12 ounces heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) on Amazon (paid link) is far easier to handle, while the iPhone 13 Pro (paid link) brings a larger display and daylong battery life. Both get current software, so choose based on whether you value portability or screen real estate. The SE fits a smaller budget easily, but the Pro feels more premium.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
from $429 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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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 (3rd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 144 grams. iPhone 13 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 204 grams.
SE (3rd gen), 13 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
from $429 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres, 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches, 13 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches, 13 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches, 13 Pro 0.30 inches.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 144 grams, 13 Pro 204 grams.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces, 13 Pro 7.20 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (3rd gen) | 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 8.3 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.33 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.17 inches more |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.35 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 144 grams5.08 ounces | 204 grams, 60 grams more7.20 ounces, 2.12 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 12.2 cubic centimetres more4.90 cubic inches, 0.75 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 86 percent, 21 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 1.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 429 dollars | 999 dollars, 570 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro is 8.3 mm (0.33 in) taller, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.35 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 60 g (2.12 oz) heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen). The iPhone SE (3rd gen) measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 144 g (5.08 oz). The iPhone 13 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 204 g (7.20 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 13 Pro than the iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 13 Pro is 8.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and iPhone 13 Pro?
The iPhone 13 Pro has a 6.1 inch display, which is 1.4 inches larger than the 4.7 inch screen on the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
How much heavier is the iPhone 13 Pro compared to the iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 13 Pro weighs 204 grams, making it 60 grams heavier than the 144 gram iPhone SE (3rd gen).
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 13 Pro.
Which phone is more pocketable for daily carry?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is more pocketable than the iPhone 13 Pro. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is the size increase worth it for upgrading from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 13 Pro?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your needs. The iPhone 13 Pro is larger and heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).