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iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)

WINNER
A

Apple

iPhone 14 Pro

$999

51.5Inno Score
VS
A
38.3Inno Score
55.2Performance44
56.3Display21.3
47.7Camera31.9
26.1Battery27.7
89.3Features89.3
13 spec wins — iPhone 14 Pro2 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 14 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51.5 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and camera (+16). 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 14 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 32
  • 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 220% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 625 nits

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

  • 30% lower weight: 144 g vs 206 g
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 14 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Screen size6.1 ″+30%4.7 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDRetina IPS LCD
Resolution2556x1179750x1334
Pixel density460 ppi+41%326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+220%625 nits
Screen-to-body—65.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 14 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
ChipsetApple A16 BionicApple A15 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,300,000+46%Top 31%890,000Top 59%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,620+25%Top 12%2,100Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,570+26%Top 22%5,200Top 32%
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB64/128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 14 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Main camera48 MP+300%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom3 x+200%1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP+71%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 14 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Capacity3,200 mAh+59%2,018 mAh
Wired charging20 W20 W
Wireless charging15 W+100%8 W
Active use endurance—7 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 14 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight206 g144 g+30%
Thickness7.9 mm7.3 mm+8%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 14 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningLightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 14 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
OS at launchiOS 16iOS 15
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 14 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpeciPhone 14 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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