Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 3:32 AM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:36 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Apple iPhone SE (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A02 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? Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	vs	18 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
+32GB (22GB available)120% 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
+720x1600 pixels58% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+6.5"63% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP23% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 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
+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
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)82% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
270 PPI	vs	+326 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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

4G LTE

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A02 SM-A022M Single-SIM (32GB + 2GB RAM)	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	1/27/2021	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
System version	Android 10	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	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, 17, 28, 66) 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+, LTE	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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
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	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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	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	10W Wired 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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	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, Blue, Red • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)	• 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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	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)