Apple iPhone SE vs Apple iPhone 6

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launch
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OS
Chipset
CPU
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camera
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Front
Video
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display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Protection
Multitouch
battery
General
Stand By
Talk time
Playing Music
body
Dimensions
Weight
SIM card
Miscellaneous
Colors
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
Card slot
comms
WLAN
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
Radio
USB
features
Sensors
Messaging
Browser
Java
sound
3.5mm jack
network
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2G bands
3G bands
4G bands
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GPRS
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Main
Model
Apple iPhone SE
Price
$159.95
Advantages
PLATFORM Chipset: Apple A9
PLATFORM CPU: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
CAMERA Rear: 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
CAMERA Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
BODY Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16/64 GB, 2 GB RAM
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Main
Model
Apple iPhone 6
Price
$125.86
Advantages
CAMERA Front: 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
DISPLAY Resolution: 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh)
BATTERY Stand By: About 250 h
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launch
Announced
2016, March
Status
Available. Released 2016, March
platform
OS
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A9
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
camera
Rear
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Features
1/3" sensor size, 1.22 Âµm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
4.0 inches
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 1624 mAh battery (6.21 Wh)
Stand By
About 240 h / About 240 h
Talk time
About 14 h
Playing Music
About 50 h
body
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz, 0.25 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/64 GB, 2 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes (Apple Pay only)
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging
iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser
HTML5 (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723 CDMA 800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1662, A1723 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1662, A1723 TD‑SCDMA - A1723
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700) - A1662 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700)
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2014, September
Status
Available. Released 2014, September
platform
OS
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A8
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
camera
Rear
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Features
1/3" sensor size, 1.5 Âµm pixel size, touch focus, geo-tagging, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
4.7 inches
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating - Display Zoom
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh)
Stand By
About 250 h
Talk time
About 14 h
Playing Music
About 50 h
body
Dimensions
138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
Weight
129 g (4.55 oz, 0.28 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes (Apple Pay only)
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging
iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser
HTML5 (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (CDMA), A1586
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1549 (CDMA), A1586 TD-SCDMA - A1586
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700) - A1549 GSM, A1549 CDMA LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The iPhone SE uses a faster processor Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister than the Apple iPhone 6. It is an important difference between these models because powerful processor allows the user to run a few apps at once.

The iPhone SE has more powerful graphics processor PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) thanks to which the owner will be able to play more number of modern game apps.

The iPhone SE has better back camera specifications which makes the iPhone SE a better selection for photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 6 front camera specifications are better than that of the Apple iPhone SE: (1.2 megapixels and 2.2 aperture versus 1.2 megapixels and 2.4 aperture). If you like to take selfies then you have to keep in mind this advantage. The iPhone SE shoots videos with a higher resolution: 4K UHD vs [v_quality_name].

The iPhone 6 has FullHD (750 x 1334 pixels) display resolution with 325 ppi pixel density which is more high than the Apple iPhone SE FullHD (640 x 1136 pixels) display resolution with 325 ppi pixel density. It makes this phone a good choice for reading books. The iPhone SE device is easier to use as it has more portable dimensions than the iPhone 6: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm versus 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm. The iPhone SE model weight 113g which is 16g less than the weight of the Apple iPhone 6.

The iPhone 6 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 1810mah battery which is 186mah bigger compared to the iPhone SE cell. It means that this phone will work longer without charging.

Taking into account the above differences the Apple iPhone SE is the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon.