Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone SE vs Apple iPhone 6s
Comparison between Apple iPhone SE and Apple iPhone 6s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 0.7 | 0.9 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone SE, if you care about…
- Weight
- 113 g
- against 143 g
Apple iPhone 6s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 1,715 mAh
- against 1,624 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 12 W
- against 5 W
- Usable Surface
- 65.6 %
- against 60.8 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.1 mm
- against 7.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A9 | Apple A9 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.84 GHz | 1.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 290,665 | 175,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 619 | 619 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 953 | 953 |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister | Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | Grey, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 58.6 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Body Height | 123.8 mm | 138.3 mm |
| Weight | 113 g Best value | 143 g |
| Usable Surface | 60.8 % | 65.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 1,624 mAh | 1,715 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | 12 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 14 h | 14 h |
| Standby time | 240 h | 240 h |
Display
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 4″ | 4.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 640 px | 750 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,136 px | 1,334 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 804 :1 | 1,481 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | 3D Touch, Ion-Strengthened Glass, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | iOS 9 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | — | 9 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.17 W/kg | 1.14 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | 1.14 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.72 W/kg Best value | 0.87 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.97 W/kg Best value | 0.98 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 16-bit/44.1 kHz Audio | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, 16-bit/44.1 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone SE | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1662, A1723, A1724, iPhone8,4 | A1633, A1688, A1691, A1700, iPhone8,1 |
