Apple iPhone SE (2020)
#573
Huawei P30 Pro
#761Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Huawei P30 Pro
Performance
79.186.7
Camera
96.193.9
Display
75.880.4
Battery
78.390.1
Build
92.881.3
Connectivity
69.768.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
74.370.1
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE (2020) features a compact build with a 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display, while the Huawei P30 Pro offers a larger 6.47-inch OLED display with HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, providing strong processing capabilities, whereas the P30 Pro uses the Kirin 980 chipset, which also delivers solid performance but is slightly older.
- The camera systems differ significantly; the iPhone has a single 12 MP rear camera, while the P30 Pro boasts a versatile quad-camera setup with a 40 MP main sensor, offering advanced features like 5x optical zoom.
- Battery capacity is another contrast, with the iPhone SE having a 1821 mAh battery compared to the P30 Pro's 4200 mAh, allowing for longer usage on the latter.
- Both devices run different software experiences, with the iPhone operating on iOS 13 (upgradable to iOS 18.5) and the P30 Pro on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 10), reflecting their respective ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Huawei P30 Pro
General
Release Date
2020, April 15
2019, March 26
Announced
2020, April 15
2019, March 26
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: VOG-L29, VOG-L09, VOG-L04 (Global); VOG-AL00, VOG-AL10, VOG-TL00 (China)
Display
Size
4.7"
6.47"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
OLED, HDR10
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
750
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G76 MP10
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
40 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.7", PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Leica optics, color spectrum sensor, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1821 mAh (6.91 Wh)
Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
40W wired, 70% in 30 min15W wireless2.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (6.22 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
148 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Aluminosilicate glass), glass back (Aluminosilicate glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red
Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Black, Pearl White, Misty Lavender, Mystic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass