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Comparing the iPhone 6, 6s, and SE

You’re probably wondering how the new iPhone SE compares to the iPhone 6 and 6s.  Many people have said that the new iPhone SE has the capabilities of an iPhone 6, but the body of an iPhone 5.  Read on to find out if that’s true.  

Size

The iPhone 6s is 5.44 inches (138.3 mm) tall, 2.64 inches (67.1 mm) wide, 0.28 inch (7.1 mm) thick, and weighs 142g. The iPhone 6 is very similar, except it is 0.27 inch (6.9 mm) wide, and weighs 129g.  The edges are curved, and the design sleek.  The iPhone SE is much smaller, at a height of 4.87 inches (123.8 mm), 2.31 inches (58.6 mm) wide, 0.30 inch (7.6 mm) thick, and weighs, 113g.  The edges are much like the iPhone 5, which are flat.  

Display

The iPhone 6 and 6s are both equipped with  4.7-inch Retina HD displays, and have a resolution of 1335×750 with pixel densities of 326 ppi.  The iphone SE on the other hand, is smaller, with a resolution of 1336 x 640, but still with pixel densities of 326 ppi.  The iPhone 6s is also equipped with 3D touch.

Chip

The iPhone 6s and SE are equipped with an A9 chip with 64-bit architecture and embedded M9 motion coprocessor.  The iPhone 6, on the other hand, only has an A8 chip with 64‑bit architecture and is embedded with a M8 motion coprocessor.

Touch ID

The iPhone 6, 6s and SE all have touch ID build into the home button.  The iPhone SE and 6 have the same sensor, while the iPhone 6s has a second generation Touch ID, so it is a bit faster.  

Capacity

Apple has done away with the 32GB iPhone, so the 6s, 6, and SE only com in 16GB or 64GB.  The iPhone 6s also has a 128GB option. 

Price

The iPhone 6s currently costs about $650, the iPhone 6 comes in at $550, and the new iPhone SE costs $400.  

Camera

The iPhone 6s and SE offer a 12MP front camera, while the 6s has a 5MP front camera, the SE has a 1.2MP front camera.  The 6 on the other hand, has an 8MP back camera, and a 1.2 MP front camera.  The iPhone 6s and SE are equipped with Live Photos, while the 6 is not.  The 6s and SE can record 4K video.