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I found an open box like new condition 14pro in stock at local store on sale for exact same price as a 15 base model. Other than the USB C, is the 14 pro a superior phone?

The materials feel a little more sturdy to me than the brushed aluminum of the 15, I wireless charge so the USBC doesn't seem like the biggest deal to me.. which one is the better buy when priced identically?

I want to use the apple watch purely for Siri setting timers, reminders, and appointments. I care zero about activity tracking or other features, maybe to control my podcasts. I usually opt for the pro version / top end version of everything to future proof as I hold onto my devices for 5 years, but is the SE good enough for my use case? Looking for opinions from SE owners.