Apple released an intermediate smartphone called SE in 2016. After the release of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, the creators decided to please the public with a little sensation before the autumn release of the new generation of 2016. The novelty received mixed reviews, but it became very popular around the world. It is often compared in performance with the 6S. Let's compare SE and 6S and find out which one is better.
How will we compare?
It will not work to single out a clear leader and say that one of the smartphones is bad and the other is good. The two models have different purposes and audiences, so each of the groups of people will defend their opinion. But you can conduct comparative tests, so that later you can rely on them when choosing a new phone. To begin with, we will get acquainted with the main characteristics of the two devices, and then we will compare them according to each of the criteria presented below:
- performance;
- screen;
- cameras;
- autonomy;
- convenience;
- appearance.
First, let's compare the characteristics of SE and 6S.
Key Features of Smartphones
Let's start with an older device. It is worth noting that the article only considers the 4.7-inch version. Here are the main parameters of the smartphone:
- 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1334 by 750 pixels and an IPS matrix.
- A9 processor with 2 cores on 64-bit architecture.
- 2GB RAM.
- 12 MP main camera with OIS.
- Front camera 5 MP Face Time.
- Built-in memory 16, 64 or 128 GB, depending on version.
- Battery - 2750 mAh.
Now look at the specifications of the iPhone SE:
- 4-inch screen with a resolution of 1136 by 640 pixels and an IPS matrix.
- A9 processor with 1.8 GHz per core.
- 2 GB RAM.
- 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB internal memory.
- 12 MP main camera.
- Front camera 1, 2 MP.
- Battery - 1600 mAh.
If you compare SE and 6S, you will notice that they are almost the same. The diagonals of the screen, the quality of the front camera and the options for internal memory capacity differ. Indeed, the creators decided to use almost all the stuffing from the iPhone 6S in a compact novelty. Let's compare according to the criteria described above.
Performance
It would seem the samecharacteristics - the same performance. However, there is a catch here. Since the SE model has a smaller display, its performance is slightly higher than the 6S. Not to mention the outdated "six" - its 4-inch smartphone bypasses several times.
In all applications and games, the SE model shows itself more confidently. Also, the phone behaves in the normal operation of the operating system. This is a great sign, since all subsequent updates will work without brakes. However, the big 6S is not far behind the compact smartphone, so it's difficult to choose by performance - both devices can play games and use all the applications that are in the App Store.
Screen
Comparing two displays with different diagonals and resolutions is wrong, so we will compare the picture and screen experience. Comparing the SE and 6S in terms of picture quality results in a much more enjoyable experience for watching videos and photos on the big screen. But despite the lower resolution, the iPhone SE is not inferior to the older model in terms of picture quality. The SE display is borrowed from the 5S model, but in practice there are noticeable differences - in the new product, the image is slightly yellow, which can be attributed to minor minuses. The pluses of the iPhone 6S include 3D Touch, which is not found in a compact phone. Many users often do not note the presence of this function, since a small percentage of people use it.
Cameras
Comparing the characteristics of the iPhone SE and 6S in terms of the quality of pictures on the main camera does not make sense - both modules are absolutelyidentical. You can compare the shooting quality in any video review. The camera can take photos and videos in resolutions up to 4K and 60FPS. To store such high-quality images and videos, you need a large amount of memory, so we do not recommend buying the 16 GB version.
Here, with the front camera in the iPhone SE, the developers decided not to bother and left the module from the old 5S. The reason for this decision is not clear. The front camera shoots in 720p resolution. The iPhone 6S has FaceTime set to 5MP. Comparing the iPhone SE and 6S in terms of front cameras does not make sense - the second smartphone is a cut above the first.
Autonomy
The small screen wins again in this parameter. 4 inches and 1136 by 640 dots last several hours longer than its big counterpart. In the mode of web surfing and listening to music, the difference is 2 hours in favor of SE. At the same time, the battery in a 4-inch phone cannot boast of a large capacity. In general, Apple has worked with optimization in both devices, so in the comparison of SE and 6S, you can give the victory to the first by a small margin.
Convenience and appearance
In terms of convenience, it is difficult to draw objective conclusions. For those who prefer large screens and phones, the iPhone SE will seem extremely small. Those who value compactness and design first of all will choose it instead of the iPhone 6S. The designers did not come up with a new case, but simply took the extremely successful design of the fifth generation. Rose gold has been added to the usual colors. SE is the best so farcompact smartphone on the market, so lovers of small devices should pay attention.
Comparing the iPhone 6, SE and 6S, we can distinguish the leader in design (SE), performance (SE) and camera (6S). All other comparison parameters are completely subjective as these two smartphones are in different categories.
