Apple iPhone SE (2020)
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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
#344Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Performance
79.192.7
Camera
96.196.8
Display
75.888.4
Battery
78.391.2
Build
92.896.7
Connectivity
69.787.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.380.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE (2020) features a compact build with a glass front and back, weighing 148g, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has a larger, more premium design with Gorilla Glass 6, weighing 198g.
- The iPhone's 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, whereas the Galaxy S10 5G boasts a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, while the Galaxy S10 5G utilizes either the Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855, both providing robust performance.
- The camera systems differ significantly; the iPhone has a single 12 MP rear camera, while the Galaxy features a versatile triple-camera setup with a 12 MP wide, 12 MP telephoto, and 16 MP ultrawide lens.
- Battery capacity also varies, with the iPhone SE at 1821mAh compared to the Galaxy's 4500mAh, providing longer usage on the latter.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Galaxy operates on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 12, both offering distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
General
Release Date
2020, April 15
2019
Announced
2020, April 15
2019
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)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-G977B (Global); SM-G977U (USA); SM-G977N (Korea); SM-G9770 (China)
Display
Size
4.7"
6.7"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~502 ppi density)
PPI
750
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - GlobalQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G76 MP12 - GlobalAdreno 640 - USA
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1821 mAh (6.91 Wh)
Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W 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)
162.6 x 77.1 x 7.9 mm (6.40 x 3.04 x 0.31 in)
Weight
148 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red
Crown Silver, Majestic Black, Royal Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
0.46 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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 (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer