Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme GT 5G vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/26/2021 7:40 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:36 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPhone SE (16GB) Compare Realme GT 5G 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? Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)

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22 Advantages Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)107% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+256GB (229GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+409 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.43"61% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+1/1.73" inches73% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+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) 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)
+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 unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh174% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)65% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Other model names	Realme GT 5G RMX2202 (256GB+8GB RAM)	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	China	(Global, International)
Brand	Realme	Apple
Release date	3/4/2021	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 158.5 millimeters (2.89 x 6.24 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.43" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.9% (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)	409 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
System version	Android 11	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (229GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.316mm119°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	26mm lens	29mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	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	26mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	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	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	65W 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
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	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: Gold/Black, Blue, Silver • Realme UI 2.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Screen protector included • 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
	Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)	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)

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Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Realme GT 5G vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Realme GT 5G (256GB/8GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate