Apple iPhone SE (2020)
#1078
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
#1549Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Performance
64.454.3
Camera
49.949.9
Display
76.579.5
Battery
74.076.5
Build
79.877.8
Overall
66.263.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE (2020) features a compact build with a glass front and back, weighing 148g, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is slightly bulkier at 184.8g with a plastic back and Gorilla Glass front.
- The iPhone has a 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, whereas the S7 Active offers a larger 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 820 in the S7 Active.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the iPhone supports higher video recording options up to 4K at 60fps, while the S7 Active is limited to 4K at 30fps.
- The iPhone SE has a smaller 1821mAh battery, whereas the S7 Active boasts a robust 4000mAh battery, offering significantly longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the S7 Active operates on Android 6.0, upgradable to 7.0, indicating a more modern software experience on the iPhone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
General
Release Date
2020, April 15
2016
Announced
2020, April 15
2016
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)
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.1"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
PPI
750
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
7 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
N/A
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1821 mAh (6.91 Wh)
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
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)
148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight
148 g
184.8 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
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 (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes