Apple iPhone SE (32GB) vs Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE vs Motorola Moto M 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 Motorola Moto M 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)

17Points Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) Compare Apple iPhone SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)

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	17 Advantages Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)
+32GB (27GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
640x1136 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels185% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+401 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 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) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1642 mAh	vs	+3050 mAh86% 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 microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
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Model	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Other model names	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724	Lenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M 32GB, Motorola Kung-Fu
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016	11/1/2016
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)
Weight	113 grams (3.96 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 7.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 800/1900, 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + 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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 2A
Battery capacity	1642 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired 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)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gold, Gray, Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • 2.5D curved screen • Fast battery charging • Dolby Atmos audio • WiFi dual-band
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
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