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

Key differences

At a glance
AiPhone 16 Pro Released: Sep 2024 vs Mar 2022
AiPhone 16 Pro Display Size: 6.3 vs 4.7
AiPhone 16 Pro RAM: 8 vs 4
BiPhone SE (3rd generation) Price: $429 – $429 vs $949 – $999
BiPhone SE (3rd generation) Weight: 144 vs 199
=Even on: Resolution — 2622x1206 vs 1334 x 750 px

01Price

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

02Display

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

03Performance

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

04Battery

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

05Camera

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

06Design

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

07Software

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

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

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone SE (3rd generation) — 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 16 Pro cost?

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

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.

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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.