Apple iPhone SE (16GB) vs OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE vs OnePlus Nord phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 9:47 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare OnePlus Nord X Apple iPhone SE (16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points OnePlus Nord (128GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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5 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)	vs	23 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)87% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
640x1136 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+409 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.44"61% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP32 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1642 mAh	vs	+4115 mAh151% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE (16GB)	Nord (128GB)
Other model names	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	OnePlus
Release date	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)
Weight	113 grams (3.96 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 10
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1642 mAh	4115 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID	• Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE (16GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Apple iPhone SE (16GB) vs OnePlus Nord (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE vs OnePlus Nord phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate