Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)

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

4/21/2020 8:12 PM, updated: 2/17/2023 12:37 AM

Compare Apple iPhone X X Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Apple iPhone X (256GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE (2020) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone X (256GB)

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7 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	vs	12 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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/ac [wifi5]
128GB (111GB available)	vs	+256GB (245GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
750x1334 pixels	vs	+1125x2436 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+463 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.8"23% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP100% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1821 mAh	vs	+2716 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

33 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4X

NVMe (SSD)

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

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

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Other model names	iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2	iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020	11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
System version	iOS 13	iOS 11
Firmware update	iOS 16	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)	AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1865 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1901 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	32mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	proprietary audio output
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1821 mAh	2716 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
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: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • 5W charger is included
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)

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

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone X (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate