Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.7"
IPS
IPS
750x1334
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
1821
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.71"
IPS
IPS
720x1650
50
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (101GB available) |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Model | iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2 | Redmi 12C (22120RN86G) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | Xiaomi |
Release date | 4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020 | 1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in) | 76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in) |
Weight | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.7" inches | 6.71" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 750x1334 pixels (16:9) | 720x1650 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 326 PPI | 268 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen | 500nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
System version | iOS 13 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | iOS 16 | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
CPU | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Apple GPU MP4 | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1) | AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD) | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 300/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
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 Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
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) | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8160x6120 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/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 7.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3072x2304 pixels | 2560x1920 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 | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 5.1 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1821 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 7.5W Qi wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
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: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) | feature not registered |