DATA-DRIVEN PHONE COMPARE

iPhone 6s Plus vs iPhone SE (1st generation)

14 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

Pick two phones to see a source-backed comparison.

Comparing shared product base specs.

VS
iPhone SE (1st generation) product viewPHONE B

iPhone SE (1st generation)

No fresh verified price

Full specs →

Direct answer

iPhone 6s Plus has advantages in battery, while iPhone SE (1st generation) has advantages in design & dimensions.

Top Differences

Prioritize what matters to you, then expand the full shared field set.

23 registry fields

Display size5.5 in4 in
Weight192 g113 g
Audio playback hours8050
Depth mm7.37.6
Height mm158.2123.8

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Display sizeDifferent, with no automatic winner

5.5 in compared with 4 in

WeightiPhone SE (1st generation)

192 g compared with 113 g

Audio playback hoursDifferent, with no automatic winner

80 compared with 50

Depth mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

7.3 compared with 7.6

Height mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

158.2 compared with 123.8

Full Comparison

Expand every verified field and inspect the complete side-by-side data.

23 registry fields

FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
ApertureMarginal difference2 official sourcesƒ/2.2 apertureƒ/2.4 apertureNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TypeMarginal difference2 official sources5-megapixel photos1.2-megapixel photosNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
Display sizeMeaningful difference2 official sources5.5 in4 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TechnologyMarginal difference2 official sourcesRetina HD displayRetina displayNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
Video playbackMinor difference2 official sources14 hours13 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources8050No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
WeightMeaningful difference2 official sources192 g113 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources7.37.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources158.2123.8No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources77.958.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO802.11ac Wi-FiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20152016No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ListMarginal difference2 official sourcesTouch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorTouch ID fingerprint sensor, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

ChipA9
Main camera12 MP
Storage options16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2
U.S. SIMNano-SIM
ContentsiPhone with iOS 11, EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
CellularLTE
ConnectorLightning

Which should you buy?

iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone SE (1st generation) trade strengths: iPhone 6s Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone SE (1st generation) leads in Design.

CHOOSE IPHONE 6S PLUS
  • Choose iPhone 6s Plus if you prioritize battery.
CHOOSE IPHONE SE (1ST GENERATION)
  • Choose iPhone SE (1st generation) if you prioritize design.

Category-by-category

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone SE (1st generation)

Leads in design.

BATTERY · iPhone 6s Plus

Leads in battery.

DISPLAY · Comparable

Comparable across display.

REAR CAMERAS · Comparable

Comparable across camera.

CONNECTIVITY · Comparable

Comparable across connectivity.

OTHER · Comparable

Comparable across other.

FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

3 official sources

Every compared field traces to an official product source. No model-generated specs, prices or winners.