Between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and Pixel 10 Pro, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) comes out ahead in weight, while the Pixel 10 Pro wins on front camera and main camera. Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) scores 40.7 and the Pixel 10 Pro scores 66.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel 10 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 25.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the Pixel 10 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, main camera, ram, among others.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, optical image stabilization, headphone jack, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel 10 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 55.00 g less. 144 vs 199.
Why Google - Pixel 10 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 500.00% more. 42 MP vs 7 MP.
- ▲Main camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲RAM — 300.00% more. 16 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Wireless charging — 206.67% more. 23 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 141.33% more. 4870 mAh vs 2018 mAh.
- ▲AnTuTu — 107.69% more. 1620000 vs 780000.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Pixel density — 51.84% more. 495 ppi vs 326 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 144 glead | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mmlead | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 4.7 " | 6.3 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 326 ppi | 495 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 625 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 42 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 2018 mAh | 4870 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 20 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 23 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Google - Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Pixel 10 Pro?+
Pixel 10 Pro has 141.3% more battery — 2018 mAh vs 4870 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Pixel 10 Pro?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 55g lighter — 144g vs 199g.
Is iPhone SE (3rd gen) waterproof?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) has an IP67 rating.
Does Pixel 10 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 10 Pro supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Pixel 10 Pro?+
Pixel 10 Pro offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Pixel 10 Pro?+
Pixel 10 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 12 MP.
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