Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i) vs Apple iPhone SE (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2020 2:05 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Apple iPhone SE (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos 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 (32GB)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	vs	17 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels27% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+4.8"20% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(front) 2MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+2100 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)135% More internal storage for applications and files
132 grams (4.62 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)17% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner
306 PPI	vs	+326 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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Model	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo+ Dual-Sim	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	Brazil, China	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	4/1/2014	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.38 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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+	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	14 hours
Standby	790 hours (32.9 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Blue, White, Brown, Red, Black, Grey, La Fleur, Pink • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • Smart Stay eye tracking Java framework	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)	iPhone SE (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.375W/kg (head), 0.397W/kg (body)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)