iPhone 7 Vs iPhone SE

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iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Starting from £54.80
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iPhone SE
iPhone SE Starting from £59.00
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How they compare

Customer reviews

iPhone 7 iPhone SE
Average
3.9/5
(2569)
3.8/5
(1501)

Design

iPhone 7 iPhone SE
Width 67.1 mm 58.6 mm
Height 138.3 mm 123.8 mm
Weight 138 g 113 g
Thickness 7.1 mm 7.6 mm
Volume 65.89 cm³ 55.14 cm³

Screen

iPhone 7 iPhone SE
Resolution 750 x 1334 px 640 x 1136 px
Density 326 ppi 326 ppi
Size 4.7 inches 4 inches

Battery

iPhone 7 iPhone SE
Battery capacity 1960 mAh* 1642 mAh*
Ultra power saving mode Yes Yes
Battery life 14 h 14 h

*Refurbished devices sold on Back Market offer at least 85% of this maximum power

Performances

iPhone 7 iPhone SE
Maximum storage 256 GB 128 GB
CPU frequency 2.34 GHz 1.84 GHz
RAM capacity 2 GB 2 GB

Camera

iPhone 7 iPhone SE
Front camera resolution 7 MP 1 MP
Main camera resolution 12 MP 12 MP
Optical zoom No No
Flash Yes Yes
Slow motion video Yes Yes
Main camera video resolution 2160 px 2160 px

Audio

iPhone 7 iPhone SE
3.5mm jack socket No Yes
Number of microphones 3 3

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iPhone SE vs iPhone 7 Comparison

iPhone SE (2016) vs iPhone 7: battle of the budgets

Comparing the iPhone 7 and the iPhone SE isn't as straightforward as you think - both iPhones were released in 2016 with the SE considered as the more budget-friendly option. Fast forward to years later and they're both very affordable iPhones. So the question now is, which refurbished iPhone do you choose between the iPhone SE (2016) and iPhone 7?

iPhone SE (2016) vs iPhone 7: technical specs

When it comes to technical specifications, both phones have their strengths. The iPhone 7 has a larger display size of 4.7 inches compared to 4 inches on the SE, and a higher resolution of 750 x 1334 px compared to 640 x 1136 px on the SE. It also has a better front camera quality with 7 MP compared to 1 MP on the SE. However, both possess 12MP rear camera quality. When it comes to battery life, the SE is also inferior with 1642 mAh compared to 1960 mAh on the iPhone 7 - this means that you can expect up to 10 hours of web browsing or video streaming from your device if you choose an SE over an iPhone 7.

iPhone SE (2016) vs iPhone 7: storage and design

The storage capacity is also different between these two devices; while both offer 32GB as standard options, you can get up to 256GB for your device if you choose an iPhone 7 over an SE, while the maximum memory on an iPhone SE is 128GB. In terms of chipset and processor speed; the iPhone 7 has an Apple A10 Fusion chipset, whilst the SE has an A9 chipset. Finally when it comes down to design there are some differences too; while both come in multiple colours (black/jet black/gold/rose gold/silver) only the iPhone 7 offers a glossy jet black finish and a red variant too, whereas the SE lacks in both these colours.

iPhone SE (2016) vs iPhone 7: decision time

It's clear to see that the iPhone 7 is slightly superior across all fronts, however if you're not too fussed by the minimal difference in specs, and looking to have a compact, simple, no-frills phone, then you can't go wrong with an iPhone SE (2016) which is sold at a lower price to the iPhone 7.

Finally we should consider environmental sustainability when making our choice - buying refurbished products like those available at Back Market can save up 30-50% off the cost of brand new! Not only does this help us save money but it helps reduce waste by reusing existing products instead of creating new ones from scratch - so why not give refurbished products a try?

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