Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G72 vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2023 4:11 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:11 AM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple iPhone SE (16GB) Compare Motorola Moto G72 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 Moto G72 (XT2255-3/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!

22 Advantages Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 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)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+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
+399 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.6"65% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 108MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP12 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)
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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.
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)47% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% 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
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
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Model	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G72 XT2255-3 (Single-SIM) NFC	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	10/3/2022, Announced: 9/29/2022	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.4 x 160.49 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 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
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.1% (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)	399 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
System version	Android 12	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 13	iOS 15
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 383322 (v9) Geekbench: 1842 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/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	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	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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	108 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	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
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/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: Meteorite Gray, Mineral White, Polar Blue • Protective case included	• 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)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/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)