Compare - Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs Apple iPhone 16

Compare Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) and Apple iPhone 16 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iOS 15 (Upgradeable to iOS 18)
Basic
Price
$429
RAM
4GB
Storage
64GB
Launch Date
2022-03-18
Status
Available
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic
CPU
6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
GPU
4-core GPU
OS
iOS 15 (Upgradeable to iOS 18)
Display
Size
4.7 inches
Type
Retina HD IPS LCD, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 625 nits
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Body
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight
144 g
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM) / Dual eSIM support (region dependent)
Battery
Battery
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Charging
20W wired fast charging (50% in 30 min), Qi wireless charging
Camera
Back Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
Back Video
4K @24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @25/30/60fps, slo-mo 1080p @120/240fps
Front Video
1080p @25/30fps
Connectivity
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
NFC
Yes
USB
Lightning
Sensors
Fingerprint
Touch ID (Home button)
Others
Barometer, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor
Basic
Price
Rs. 303,500
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB
Launch Date
2024-11-15
Status
Available
Chipset
Apple A18 (3nm)
CPU
N/A
GPU
New 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
OS
iOS 18
Display
Size
6.1 Inches
Type
Super Retina XDR display
Resolution
2556 x 1179 Pixels
Refresh Rate
N/A
Body
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight
170g
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Battery
Battery
3561mAh
Charging
Wired & MagSafe (assumed)
Camera
Back Camera
48 MP + 12 MP Ultra Wide
Front Camera
12 MP
Back Video
4K/1080p/720p Dolby Vision | Cinematic @ 4K HDR | Action mode 2.8K@60fps | Macro | Slo-mo @ 120/240fps | Spatial @ 1080p@30fps
Front Video
4K Dolby Vision @ 24-60fps | 1080p Dolby Vision @ 25-60fps | Cinematic | Slow-mo | Night Time-lapse | Spatial Audio
Connectivity
Network
5G / 4G / 3G
Wi-Fi
Wi‑Fi 7
Bluetooth
Yes
GPS
GPS | GLONASS | Galileo | QZSS
NFC
Yes
USB
N/A
Sensors
Fingerprint
N/A
Others
Face ID | Accelerometer | Gyroscope | Proximity | Compass | Barometer

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