Apple iPhone SE (2020)
#1078
Apple iPhone XR
#1043Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone XR
Performance
64.464.4
Camera
49.949.9
Display
76.576.5
Battery
74.077.5
Build
79.877.8
Overall
66.266.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE (2020) features a compact 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, while the iPhone XR has a larger 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the SE is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the A12 Bionic in the XR.
- Both models have a 12 MP rear camera with OIS and can shoot 4K video, but the XR includes HDR support.
- The battery capacity of the XR is significantly larger at 2942 mAh compared to the SE's 1821 mAh, although the SE supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on iOS 18.5, ensuring a similar software experience, but the SE's smaller size and lighter weight may appeal to users seeking portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone XR
General
Release Date
2020, April 15
2018, October 26
Announced
2020, April 15
2018, September 12
Description
Versions:A2296 (Global market)A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2298 (China)Also known as Apple iPhone SE2, Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Versions:A2105 (Global market)A1984 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2107 (China)A2108 (China, Hong Kong, Macau)A2106 (Japan)
Display
Size
4.7"
6.1"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
750
828
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
7 MP
7 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
2942 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1821 mAh (6.91 Wh)
Li-Ion 2942 mAh, non-removable (11.16 Wh)
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
148 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No