How does the SE stack up to the rest of the iPhone line?
It's a family affair as we compare the iPhone SE to the the 6s and 6s Plus.
The iPhone SE is the newest member of Apple's smartphone line, with a smaller size that makes it more pocket-friendly than either the 6s or 6s Plus. But, while the SE boasts a diminutive frame and familiar design, is that enough to make you choose it over its bigger siblings? Though you'll have to wait for our review for the ultimate verdict, we can at least compare the specs side by side to see how the SE stacks up on paper.
Pricing | $399, $499 (off-contract) | $199, $299, $399 (on contract); $649, $749, $849 (off-contract) | $299, $399, $499 (on contract); $749, $849, $949 (off-contract) |
Known Dimensions | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches) | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inches) | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches) |
Weight | 113g (3.99 ounces) | 143g (5.04 ounces) | 192g (6.77 ounces) |
Screen size | 4 inches (101.6mm) | 4.7 inches (119.38mm) | 5.5 inches (139.7mm) |
Screen resolution | 1,136 x 640 (326ppi) | 1,334 x 750 (326ppi) | 1,920 x 1,080 (401 ppi) |
Screen type | IPS LCD, Retina HD | IPS LCD, Retina HD | IPS LCD, Retina HD |
Battery | N/A | 1,715mAh | 2,750mAh |
Internal storage | 16 / 64GB | 16 / 64 / 128GB | 16 / 64 / 128GB |
External storage | None | None | None |
Rear camera | 12MP iSight, f/2.2, 1.22µm pixel size | 12MP iSight, f/2.2, 1.22µm pixel size | 12MP iSight, f/2.2, 1.22µm pixel size |
Front-facing cam | 1.2MP FaceTime HD, f/2.4 | 5MP FaceTime HD, f/2.2 | 5MP FaceTime HD, f/2.2 |
Video capture | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 | v4.2 |
SoC | Apple A9 | Apple A9 | Apple A9 |
CPU | 1.8GHz dual-core | 1.8GHz dual-core | 1.8GHz dual-core |
GPU | PowerVR GT7600 | PowerVR GT7600 | PowerVR GT7600 |
RAM | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
WiFi | Dual band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Operating system | iOS 9 | iOS 9 | iOS 9 |
Standout features | Touch ID, Retina flash | 3D Touch, 2nd-gen Touch ID, Retina flash | 3D Touch, 2nd-gen Touch ID, Retina flash |
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