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Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) 37Points
4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)

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iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)} 37 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) vs iPhone 2G (16GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+256GB (240GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (15GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)59%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+750x1334 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+326 PPI98%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.7"34%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 7.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+iOS 16Advantage
iOS 16 is newer and safer
vsiOS 3.0
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2666 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1821 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+18W3 times
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.
vs5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
148 grams (5.18 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)10%
Lighter
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

9 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
ModeliPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model namesiPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandAppleApple
Release date4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/20206/1/2007
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution750x1334 pixels (16:9)320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
System versioniOS 13iOS 1.0
Firmware updateiOS 16iOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 462253 (v8)
Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256GB (240GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
16GB (15GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 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
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1821 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Apple Pay
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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