Apple recently-unveiled the iPhone SE, the latest addition to Apple’s lauded lineup of smartphones.
It comes with Apple’s A9 processor and M9 co-processor, along with a 12-megapixel iSight camera, compatibility with Apple Pay, and plenty of other features that have come to define Apple’s ecosystem and iOS 9.
However, can it match the standard set by its predecessor? how does it compare when placed alongside the iPhone 6?
The table below gives a breakdown of all the specs.
iPhone SE | iPhone 6 | |
Size | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches |
Weight | 3.99 ounces | 4.55 ounces |
Display | 4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen Multi‑Touch display | 4.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen Multi‑Touch display |
Resolution | 1,136 x 640 pixels | 1,334 x 750 pixels |
OS | iOS 9.3 | iOS 9.3 |
Capacity | 16, 64GB | 16, 64GB |
Processor | A9 chip with 64‑bit architecture, M9 motion coprocessor | A8 chip with 64-bit architecture, M8 motion coprocessor |
RAM | 2GB | 1GB |
Connectivity | 4G LTE, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC | 4G LTE, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC |
Camera | 12MP rear, 1.2 MP front | 8MP rear, 1.2MP front |
Video | 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30, 60, 0r 120fps, 720p at 240fps | 1080p at 30 or 60fps |
Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sensors | Touch ID fingerprint sensor, barometer, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor | Touch ID fingerprint sensor, barometer, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor |
Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Up to 14 hours of talk time on 3G, up to 13 hours of video playback | Up to 14 hours of talk time on 3G, up to 11 hours of video playback |
Charger | Lightning | Lightning |
Marketplace | App Store | App Store |
Avg. Price | $399, $13.30 a month with carrier financing | $549, $18.30 a month with carrier financing |
Availability | Shipping March 31 with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile | Available now with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile |
Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | Silver, Space Gray |
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