iPhone SE vs. iPhone 6

With the iPhone SE, Apple has after several years for the first time again a 4-inch model in the program. Although the small iPhone looks like its predecessor – the iPhone 5s – is technically on par with the iPhone 6s. While the iPhone SE and the iPhone 6s are very similar in terms of the technology used, it is reasonable to assume that the iPhone 6, which was released in 2014, can not quite keep up technically. In our iPhone SE vs. iPhone 6 comparison we offer a decision support to those who vacillate between the purchase of an iPhone SE and an iPhone 6.

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• design
• price
• technology
• Conclusion

	iPhone SE	iPhone 6
camera	12MP with 4K function	8MP with Full HD video
Front camera	1.2 MP and 720p videos	1.2 MP and 720p videos
Touch ID	available (1st generation)	available (1st generation)
3D Touch	unavailable	unavailable
size	4 inches	4.7 inches
processor	A9 (64 bits)	A8 (64 bits)
Integrated M9 motion coprocessor	available	unavailable
memory	32GB / 128GB	16GB / 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
To dye	Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold	Silver, Gold, Space Gray
price	~ 260 € / ~ 400 €	~ 250 € / ~ 290 € / ~ 360 € / 600 €
To order	Order iPhone SE now	Order iPhone 6 now

iPhone SE Design Vs. iPhone 6 design

As for the design, the two iPhone models differ significantly. The iPhone SE has the shape of an iPhone 5s and accordingly has a more angular appearance. With its 4 inch Retina Display, it is noticeably smaller than the iPhone 6 with 4.7 inches. The latter is expected to be 129 grams heavier than the iPhone SE, which brings only 113 grams on the scales. At 6.9 millimeters, however, it is also quite a bit thinner than the 4-incher, which has a thickness of 7.6 millimeters. Color wise, the iPhone SE offers a wider choice. The small iPhone is available in silver, gray, gold and rose gold, while the iPhone 6 is only available in silver, gold and space gray.

The iPhone SE should accommodate all those who like it small and handy. If the 4-inch display is too small and who prefers even larger smartphones, the iPhone 6 should be in good hands.

iPhone SE price vs. iPhone 6 price

With an Amazon price from 260 euros for the 32GB variant, the iPhone SE is not much cheaper than the iPhone 6 with the same storage capacity. A new iPhone 6 is already available at Amazon for around 290 euros. In the 128GB version, the 4 incher is currently about 200 euros cheaper than the iPhone 6 with 128 GB at around 400 euros. Depending on storage capacity and retailers, prices fluctuate very much, especially in online mail order. Here is the best offer to pick out.

Cheaper than Apple, there is now the iPhone SE at many mobile operators with a contract to buy. On our tariff comparison page you will find the cheapest iPhone SE tariffs. According to your personal requirements, you can use the tariff calculator to filter the tariffs according to specific conditions, such as the amount of data or the contract period, to find the best offer for you.

iPhone SE Technology vs. iPhone 6 technology

As far as the technical equipment is concerned, the difference between the two models is more serious, because the iPhone SE has a similar technology to the iPhone 6s. Accordingly, in the "SE" model, a faster and more powerful A9 chip and M9 coprocessor installed. The latter allows, for example, functions such as counting steps or starting Siri by voice command ("Hey Siri"). The iPhone 6 lags behind there with its A8 and M8 processors a chip generation behind. Even with the camera, there are differences, because the SE has a 12 megapixel iSight camera as it is also installed in the iPhone 6s. In addition, other 6s features such as the ability to record high-resolution 4K videos and the Live Photos feature on board. The iPhone 6, however, has an 8-megapixel camera without 4K videos and Live Photos feature. Both models have an NFC chip with which, among other things Apple's mobile payment service Apple Pay can be used. Here it shows that the iPhone SE in terms of technology has clearly the nose ahead.

Conclusion

The differences between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 6 are apart from shape and size, especially in the technical equipment. Since the iPhone SE has numerous iPhone 6s features such as an A9 chip and a 12-megapixel camera, it is superior to the iPhone 6 in many ways. In addition, the SE is usually cheaper than the model 6, so come up with a few arguments that would speak against buying the iPhone SE. The prerequisite is of course that you like the shape and dimensions of the small iPhone.

If you prefer a larger smartphone with a larger display, but technically do not want to make any concessions, iPhone 6s would be better off. However, this is also a whole lot more expensive than the iPhone 6. As far as the price-performance ratio is concerned, the iPhone SE performs better than the iPhone 6 in any case. The question of whether one is now more of an iPhone SE instead of a iPhones 6s should buy, we answer you in our article iPhone SE Vs. iPhone 6s difference – which one to buy?

Source: iPhone Tricks