Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone SE (2024)
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Apple iPhone SE (2024), the Apple iPhone SE (2024) scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A18 | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 1822701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3291 | 3291 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8136 | 8136 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1170x2532 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 25W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | $1059 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 5W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone SE (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
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In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — 67/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.