Apple iPhone SE (32GB) vs Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE vs Huawei P20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2020 2:05 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Huawei P20 X Apple iPhone SE (32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)

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!

7 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (32GB)	vs	20 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)46% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)89% More internal storage for applications and files
640x1136 pixels	vs	+1080x2244 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+429 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.8"45% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP167% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% 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) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1642 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh107% 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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.

25 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

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE (32GB)	P20 (AL00 64GB)
Other model names	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724	Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Huawei
Release date	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016	4/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)
Weight	113 grams (3.96 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	1080x2244 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	429 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/50 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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 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	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (6-axis): 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
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	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1642 mAh	3400 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 P20 (AL00 64GB)
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 • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)
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