Apple iPhone SE (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE vs Samsung Galaxy A02s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 6:23 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A02s X Apple iPhone SE (64GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE (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!

16 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (64GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
+64GB (57GB available)16% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)73% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+326 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)58% 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 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
640x1136 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels58% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+6.5"63% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP40% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 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
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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) (dedicated 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.

25 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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

f/2.2 (aperture)

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Other model names	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724	Galaxy A02S SM-A025M/Dual-SIM (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Colombia, Paraguay
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016	1/4/2021, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	113 grams (3.96 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 10
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (57GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1642 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 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, White, Red, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE (64GB)	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	0.63W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)	feature not registered