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Apple created quite a stir by using the top-of-the-line a nine processor in the iPhone se so how does this entry-level iOS option stack up against Apple's flagship iPhone 6s i'm juan carlos back now for PocketNow and it's time for a quick comparison it's easiest to begin by showing off all the hardware that the SE adopted from the 6s we've got the aforementioned a 9 processor 2 gigabytes of ram 16 gigabytes of base storage nearly similar headphone audio playback and the same 12 megapixel camera with you HD and slow-motion video recording capabilities while the screen on the SE is obviously smaller and a lower resolution it actually has the same pixel density is the larger success which means text and fine photo detail at arms-length will be very similar immediately we can say that's a pretty great hardware spread for iOS considering the 250 dollar price difference between the two phones but that's not to say the SE doesn't come with a few compromises maybe the most significant to consumers is a significantly lower resolution FaceTime camera the iPhone 6s delivers a 5 megapixel shooter with a slightly wider aperture of f-22 while the se drops us down to a 1.2 megapixel shooter with an F 2.4 aperture it's fine for FaceTime calls but this won't be the most inspiring camera for sharing photos getting some of the geeky stuff out of the way the iPhone se actually uses the same Wi-Fi antennas as the iPhone 6 and lacks the MIMO antennas found on the 6s while it's doubtful most people will notice a significant difference the iPhone 6s will likely have better Wi-Fi connectivity when used with newer routers the iPhone se also lacks support for LTE advanced which allows phones to use multiple separate frequency bands at the same time to improve connection and speed 2015 saw a number of smaller markets start lighting up around North America carriers around the world have started activating this faster version of LTE which is supported on the iPhone 6s and we can assume more markets will be using LTE advanced over the next two years comparing the feel of each phone the iPhone 6s has this geeky cool tweak to how vibrations are the iPhone se lacks 3d touch which is one of the main uses where you would notice the tiny pulses and pops that serve tactile information to your fingertips but the taptic engine on the iPhone 6s also influences the speed and sensitivity of traditional notifications another economic difference the iPhone se uses an older version of touch ID than what's found on the iPhone 6s and it's subtly but noticeably slower at scanning and unlocking the phone using your thumbprint talking about those gigabytes owing to the fact that the se is something of a starter option for a new iPhone Apple is not currently offering a top level storage option you can choose between 16 and 64 gig but the iPhone 6s can take you up to 128 gigabytes of built-in storage lastly the battery is smaller on the iPhone se by around 90 milli amps which represents less than a 6 percent difference given the smaller lower resolution screen our early testing is pointing to slightly better battery life on the SE than what you can get on the flagship 6s which is a nice little perk the iPhone se makes a compelling argument for folks who want a premium punchy performer in a small form factor though there are a number of reasons why someone might want to step up to the more expensive iPhone 6s this purchasing decision shouldn't hinge solely on the processor and camera being the same what's most interesting here is how disruptive the iPhone se is to apples former mid-range strategy where they still offer one-year old phones with a $100 price break most of what the iPhone 6 has to offer is either the same or better on the iPhone se and the SE is a hundred and fifty dollars less than the iPhone 6 the six has a larger screen and that's about it we might even hazard a guess that the iPhone se will handle future software updates and features better thanks to the beefier guts inside the takeaway here though the design is a recycle and a few nicer hardware options are absent it is kind of exciting to see Apple purposely attack the mid-range smartphone market with some flagship grade components forcing other manufacturers to step up their offerings is always good for competition as always thanks so much for watching be sure to subscribe to this channel for more reviews and comparisons like these and hit that thumbs up button for a little extra positive reinforcement for pocket now I'm Juan Carlos bag now you can chat me up on Twitter and Instagram and some gadget guide and I will catch you all on the next video