Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone SE 2022
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 52/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone SE 2022
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 2018 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 7W
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 199g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (91/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Apple iPhone SE 2022, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 13 points higher (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (91/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone SE 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A15 Bionic | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1413275 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2315 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 5753 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 4.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 750x1334 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 2018 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 100 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 144 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 4.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 750x1334
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 2018 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone SE 2022, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (90/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (47/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (91/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone SE 2022?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone SE 2022 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone SE 2022?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone SE 2022?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone SE 2022?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Apple iPhone SE 2022?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users.