Apple iPhone SE (32GB) vs Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE vs Huawei Mate 20 X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2020 2:05 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:36 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 20 X X Apple iPhone SE (32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.2"
AMOLED

1080x2244

40
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (32GB)	vs	24 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)105% Lighter	vs	232 grams (8.12 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)	vs	+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core67% 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.
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+256GB (238GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
640x1136 pixels	vs	+1080x2244 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+346 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+7.2"80% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches76% 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	+(front) 24MP18 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1642 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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.
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE (32GB)	Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Other model names	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724	Huawei Mate 20X EVR-AL00 8GB RAM, Huawei Everest
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Huawei
Release date	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016	11/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	85.4 x 174.6 millimeters (3.36 x 6.87 in)
Weight	113 grams (3.96 ounces)	232 grams (8.12 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	7.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	1080x2244 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	346 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 15	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (238GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1400/200 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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	7296x5472 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	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1642 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 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: 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)	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver • EMUI 9.0 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Leica camera lens • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
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