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No, your iPhone 12 Pro case won't fit the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

The iPhone 12 Pro (146.7×71.5mm) and iPhone SE (3rd gen) (138.4×67.3mm) differ too much for cases to be compatible.

Does a iPhone 12 Pro Case Fit iPhone SE (3rd gen)?

Last verified: March 2026

No, a iPhone 12 Pro case will not fit the iPhone SE (3rd gen). The phones have different dimensions that make cases incompatible.

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Your iPhone 12 Pro case will NOT fit the iPhone SE (3rd gen). Here's why:

  • •Camera module layout is different — cutout won't align
SpeciPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)Diff
Height146.7mm138.4mmiPhone 12 Pro +8.3mm
Width71.5mm67.3mmiPhone 12 Pro +4.2mm
Thickness7.4mm7.3mmiPhone 12 Pro +0.1mm
Camera Layoutsquare-triplesingleDifferent
PortlightninglightningSame

Button & Port Alignment

  • •Button placement differs — cutouts may not align
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Size Comparison

10mm
iPhone 12 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)

Wireless Charging & MagSafe

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Wireless chargers work with both phones, but magnetic snap varies.

  • Your MagSafe charger will charge the iPhone SE (3rd gen) via Qi, but it won't magnetically snap on.
  • Only the iPhone 12 Pro has built-in magnets for MagSafe accessories. The iPhone SE (3rd gen) needs a magnetic case or ring adapter.

iPhone 12 Pro

MagSafe Gen 1

15W max

iPhone SE (3rd gen)

Qi only

7.5W max

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone SE (3rd gen) the same size?

iPhone 12 Pro measures 146.7×71.5×7.4mm while iPhone SE (3rd gen) measures 138.4×67.3×7.3mm. They are different sizes.

Can I use a iPhone 12 Pro screen protector on iPhone SE (3rd gen)?

Screen sizes differ (6.1" vs 4.7") — protector won't fit.

What's different between iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone SE (3rd gen) dimensions?

The height differs by 8.3mm, the width by 4.2mm, and thickness by 0.1mm. The camera module layout is also different.

Do I need a new case for iPhone SE (3rd gen)?

Yes, you'll need a new case. The iPhone SE (3rd gen) has different dimensions than the iPhone 12 Pro, so cases are not interchangeable.

Will iPhone 12 Pro accessories work with iPhone SE (3rd gen)?

Chargers and cables are compatible since both phones use the same lightning port. Both support wireless charging, so wireless chargers work with either phone. Cases and screen protectors depend on exact dimensions — check our compatibility results above.

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