iPhone 12 vs iPhone SE 3rd Gen 2022

The iPhone SE (2022) has a smaller display and is smaller in size than the iPhone 12. The iPhone SE (2022) display size is 4.7 inches with overall measurements of 5.45” (H) x 2.65 (W) x 0.29” (D). The iPhone 12 display size is 6.1 inches with overall measurements of 5.78” (H) x 2.82 (W) x 0.29” (D). The iPhone SE (2022) weighs 5.09 ounces and the iPhone 12 weighs 5.78 ounces.

The camera setup on the iPhone 12 is more advanced than the iPhone SE (2022). The iPhone 12 has a 12MP TrueDepth camera on the front with a dual 12MP wide and ultra-wide camera on the back. Camera features for the iPhone 12 include Night Mode and Smart HDR 3. The iPhone SE (2022) has a 7MP FaceTime HD camera on the front with a single 12MP wide camera on the back. The iPhone SE (2022) camera features include Smart HDR 4 for photos and Photographic Styles.

The screen on the iPhone 12 is larger and also of higher quality than the iPhone SE (2022). The iPhone 12 has a 6.1” Super Retina XDR (OLED) display with HDR, a resolution of 2532 x 1170, and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The iPhone SE (2022) has a 4.7” Retina HD (LCD) display with a resolution of 1334 x 750 and a contrast ratio of 1400:1. Both models also feature wide color (P3), a 625 nits (typical) max brightness, and True Tone.

The iPhone 12 has a 2,815 mAh battery and the iPhone SE (2022) has a 2,018 mAh battery, both of which are fast-charge capable and can reach a 50% charge in 30 minutes using a 20W Apple wall power adapter. Battery life estimates for the iPhone 12 include up to 17 hours of video playback time and up to 65 hours of audio playback time. Battery life estimates for the iPhone SE (2022) include up to 15 hours of video playback time and up to 50 hours of audio playback time. Both models can charge using a Lightning cable, wireless using a Qi wireless charging page, or using Apple’s MagSafe charging system.