iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is 10.5 millimetres0.41 inches wider and 55 grams1.94 ounces heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) on Amazon (paid link) is far easier to manage in one hand and slips much more easily into pockets than the massive iPhone 16 Plus (paid link). Moving to the iPhone 16 Plus brings a dramatically larger screen, modern performance, and battery life that easily outlasts the smaller phone. If you want a lightweight device that stays out of the way, stick with the compact layout. Otherwise, the modern display and endurance make the massive shift worthwhile.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
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 (3rd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 144 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
SE (3rd gen), 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
from $429 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
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Height: SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 144 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (3rd 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 | 144 grams5.08 ounces | 199 grams, 55 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.94 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 | A15 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 27 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 | 899 dollars, 470 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone SE (3rd gen) compare?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 22.5 mm taller and 10.5 mm wider than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
Is the iPhone 16 Plus heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
Yes, the iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 grams, which is 55 grams heavier than the 144-gram iPhone SE (3rd gen).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is easier to use with one hand and suits smaller hands better than the larger iPhone 16 Plus.
Do both the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone SE (3rd gen) fit in pockets?
Both models fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, though neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
How much larger is the screen on the iPhone 16 Plus than on the iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7-inch display, giving you a 2-inch larger screen than the 4.7-inch display on the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
How much thickness difference is there between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a depth of 7.8 mm, making it 0.5 mm thicker than the 7.3 mm depth of the iPhone SE (3rd gen).