Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) vs Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Sony Xperia XA phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/21/2020 8:12 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:38 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA X Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116) Compare Apple iPhone SE (2020) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)

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19 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.2GB available)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+750x1334 pixels9% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+326 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)8% Lighter
4.7"	vs	+5"6% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
1821 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Other model names	iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2	Sony Xperia XA Dual Sim TD-LTE F3116, Sony Tuba DS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, India
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020	5/1/2016
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)	66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
System version	iOS 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1821 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	466 hours (19.4 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay	• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • PDAF main camera • Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera • BRAVIA engine 2 display • ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	0.83W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.52W/kg (body)