Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2022 6:58 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
POLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPhone SE (16GB) Compare Motorola Edge 30 Neo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)

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!

23 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+128GB (104GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+419 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.28"57% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: 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.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP25 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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4020 mAh145% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
UFS 2.2	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)37% Lighter
7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
P-OLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

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

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
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Model	Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Other model names	Moto Edge 30 Neo 5G XT2245-1 Single-SIM, PAV00028MX +Pantone	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	10/7/2022, Announced: 9/8/2022	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 152.9 millimeters (2.8 x 6.02 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.28" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	DCI-P3	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
System version	Android 12	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 15
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 380818 (v9) Geekbench: 1964 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	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 network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmAF	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4020 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
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: Black Onyx, Ice Palace, Very Peri, Aqua Foam • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)