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iPhone SE (3rd generation) iPhone 16 Pro

AP
ACorner A
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Apple · Budget
$429
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iPhone 16 Pro
BCorner B
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple · iPhone 16 series
$999
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Wins by spec 1 A rows 8 B rows 5 ties

Key differences

At a glance
AiPhone SE (3rd generation) Price: $429 – $429 vs $949 – $999
AiPhone SE (3rd generation) Weight: 144 vs 199
BiPhone 16 Pro Released: Sep 2024 vs Mar 2022
BiPhone 16 Pro Display Size: 6.3 vs 4.7
=Even on: Resolution — 1334 x 750 px vs 2622x1206

01Price

2 rows
Released
Mar 2022
WIN Sep 2024
Price
WIN $429 – $429
$949 – $999
Released
A Mar 2022
B WIN Sep 2024
Price
A WIN $429 – $429
B $949 – $999

02Display

3 rows
Display Size in
4.7
WIN 6.3
Resolution px
1334 x 750 px
2622x1206
Refresh Rate Hz
60
WIN 120
Display Sizein
A 4.7
B WIN 6.3
Resolutionpx
A 1334 x 750 px
B 2622x1206
Refresh RateHz
A 60
B WIN 120

03Performance

3 rows
RAM GB
4
WIN 8
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic
A18 Pro
Storage GB
64
WIN 256
RAMGB
A 4
B WIN 8
Processor
A Apple A15 Bionic
B A18 Pro
StorageGB
A 64
B WIN 256

04Battery

1 rows
Battery mAh
2018
WIN 3582
BatterymAh
A 2018
B WIN 3582

05Camera

2 rows
Main Camera MP
12
WIN 48
Front Camera MP
7
WIN 12
Main CameraMP
A 12
B WIN 48
Front CameraMP
A 7
B WIN 12

06Design

2 rows
Weight g
WIN 144
199
Water Resistance
IP67
IP68
Weightg
A WIN 144
B 199
Water Resistance
A IP67
B IP68

07Software

1 rows
OS
iOS 15 (upgradable to iOS 18)
iOS 18
OS
A iOS 15 (upgradable to iOS 18)
B iOS 18

iPhone 16 Pro leads on more specs. Check the full table to decide based on what matters most to you.

iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs iPhone 16 Pro — display, performance, cameras, battery, price, and key differences. Side by side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the better value for money?

It depends on your priorities. The iPhone 16 Pro leads on specs, but the other may offer better value if budget is your main concern. Check current prices across US retailers before deciding.

How much does the iPhone SE (3rd generation) cost?

The official retail price of the iPhone SE (3rd generation) is $429. Street prices vary by retailer and storage configuration.

How much does the iPhone 16 Pro cost?

The official retail price of the iPhone 16 Pro is $999. Street prices vary by retailer and storage configuration.

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Prices are estimated average Saudi market prices, reviewed June 2026. Actual prices vary by retailer, storage configuration, warranty, and promotions. Prices shown in Saudi Riyal.