Apple iPhone 5s
#4044
Apple iPhone SE
#3039Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5s
Apple iPhone SE
Performance
53.459.0
Camera
47.768.1
Display
55.455.4
Battery
16.116.3
Build
94.994.7
Connectivity
52.864.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.644.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE, released in 2016, features a similar build quality to the iPhone 5s, with an aluminum frame and glass front, but is slightly heavier at 113g compared to the 5s's 112g.
- Both models have a 4.0" IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- However, the iPhone SE offers superior performance with its A9 chipset and dual-core 1.84 GHz CPU, compared to the A7 and 1.3 GHz CPU of the 5s.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the SE has a 12 MP rear camera with 4K video recording, while the 5s has an 8 MP rear camera limited to 1080p video.
- The battery capacity of the SE is also slightly larger at 1624 mAh versus the 5s's 1560 mAh.
- Both devices run iOS, but the SE supports a more recent version, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5s
Apple iPhone SE
General
Release Date
2013, September 20
2016, March 31
Announced
2013, September 10
2016, March 21
Description
Supported LTE Networks
Supported LTE Networks
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
640
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A7 (28 nm)
Apple A9 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1560 mAh
1624 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1560 mAh, non-removable (5.92 Wh)
Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight
112 g
113 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass