This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen) and Apple iPhone 16 smartphones.
The Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen) features a more compact 4.7-inch display, 20W charging rate, IP67 dust & water resistance and Apple A15 Bionic chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16 features a larger 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, IP68 dust & water resistance and Apple A18 chipset. It is considerably more expensive.
| Specs | Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Apple iPhone 16 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 4.7-inch HD IPS LCD Display (750 x 1334 Pixels 326 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 16:9 Aspect Ratio | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1179 x 2556 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) |
| Size | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 144 g | 170 g |
| Build | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP67 Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 water & dust resistant |
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, and (PRODUCT) RED | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
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Apple iPhone 16 The Apple iPhone 16 has a larger and sharper display. It is also more durable, while the Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen) is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores @ 3.2GHz & 4x Power Efficiency Cores @ 2.0GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | 4-core Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS15 | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) Quad LED Flash Up to 4K@60fps Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision, Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
7 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p Video Recording |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 has the better-equipped front camera with autofocus on the front camera and an ultrawide camera with autofocus. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, and BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) |
| USB | Lightning Port | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio, DisplayPort support, and face recognition. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 20W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), Wireless Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱28,990.00 - Official price of 64GB version in the Philippines ₱31,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱37,989.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱54,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱61,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱73,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | March 9, 2022 | September 10, 2024 |
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