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iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)

WINNER
iPhone 12 Pro

Apple

iPhone 12 Pro

$999

40.9Inno Score
VS
A
38.3Inno Score
43.9Performance44
32.6Display21.3
37Camera31.9
24.2Battery27.7
89.3Features89.3
9 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro4 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 40.9 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and camera (+5). iPhone SE (3rd gen) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 33 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 37 vs 32
  • 100% higher Optical zoom: 2 x vs 1 x
  • 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
  • 92% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 625 nits

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

  • Stronger battery score: 28 vs 24
  • 24% lower weight: 144 g vs 189 g
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Screen size6.1 ″+30%4.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDRetina IPS LCD
Resolution2532x1170750x1334
Pixel density460 ppi+41%326 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+92%625 nits
Screen-to-body—65.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
ChipsetApple A14 BionicApple A15 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000+7%Top 51%890,000Top 59%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080Top 28%2,100+1%Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900Top 35%5,200+6%Top 32%
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2 x+100%1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP+71%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Capacity2,815 mAh+39%2,018 mAh
Wired charging20 W20 W
Wireless charging15 W+100%8 W
Active use endurance—7 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight189 g144 g+24%
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningLightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
OS at launchiOS 14iOS 15
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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