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Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone SE X Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) 20Points
4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)

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iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) vs iPhone SE (16GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)68%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR4
+64GB (49GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+750x1334 pixels38%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+4.7"18%
Larger screen
vs4"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 7.1MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+iOS 16Advantage
iOS 16 is newer and safer
vsiOS 15
+(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
vsNot supported
+1821 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1642 mAh
+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)
+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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
148 grams (5.18 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)31%
Lighter
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

27 Common items in both devices
NVMe (SSD)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
326 PPI
(back) 12MP
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
ModeliPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
Other model namesiPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/20203/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution750x1334 pixels (16:9)640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
System versioniOS 13iOS 9.0
Firmware updateiOS 16iOS 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 462253 (v8)
Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)
Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
16GB (10GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724)
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)
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)
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-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (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/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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 hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1821 mAh1642 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Apple Pay
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
• Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• NFC for Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)iPhone SE (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
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