iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone SE (1st generation) trade strengths: iPhone 6s Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone SE (1st generation) leads in Design.
Key differences
Prioritize what matters to you, then expand the full shared field set.
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FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
Display sizeMeaningful difference2 official sources5.5 in4 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
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.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
WeightMeaningful difference2 official sources192 g113 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
Audio playback hoursMeaningful difference2 official sources8050No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone SE (1st generation)Why it matters
Depth mmMinor 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
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.
What’s the same
ChipA9Main camera12 MPStorage options16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GBBluetoothBluetooth 4.2U.S. SIMNano-SIMContentsiPhone with iOS 11, EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationApertureƒ/2.2 apertureType5-megapixel photos
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 · iPhone SE (1st generation)
Leads in design.
BATTERY · iPhone 6s Plus
Leads in battery.
DISPLAY · Comparable
Comparable across display.
BATTERY · Comparable
Comparable across battery.
BODY · Comparable
Comparable across body.
CONNECTIVITY · Comparable
Comparable across connectivity.
DISPLAY · Comparable
Comparable across display.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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