iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is 4.3 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 26 grams0.92 ounces heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) on Amazon (paid link) is trapped in a vintage body with thick bezels, while the iPhone 16 (paid link) gives you a modern edge-to-edge screen that completely transforms media and reading. You will feel the extra battery life on the iPhone 16 as it easily sails past the older model. Move up to the iPhone 16 for a vastly better display and much longer staying power.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
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 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
SE (3rd gen), 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
from $429 at launch.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 144 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (3rd 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 | 144 grams5.08 ounces | 170 grams, 26 grams more6.00 ounces, 0.92 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 | A15 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 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. | 429 dollars | 799 dollars, 370 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How much larger is the iPhone 16 compared to the iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 16 is 4.3 mm wider, 9.2 mm taller, and 26 g heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
Is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) easier for one-handed use than the iPhone 16?
Yes, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is easier to use with one hand and suits small hands better due to its smaller footprint.
Do both the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and iPhone 16 fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and iPhone 16 fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and the iPhone 16?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a 4.7-inch display, while the iPhone 16 features a larger 6.1-inch screen.
Is the weight difference between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and the iPhone 16 noticeable?
Yes, the 26 g weight difference between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and the iPhone 16 is noticeable in daily use.
How do the dimensions of the iPhone SE (3rd gen) compare to the iPhone 16?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) measures 138.4 by 67.3 mm, while the iPhone 16 measures 147.6 by 71.6 mm.