Apple iPhone SE (2020)
#1078
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
#1110Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
Performance
64.464.8
Camera
49.948.9
Display
76.579.5
Battery
74.070.5
Build
79.877.8
Overall
66.265.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE (2020) features a compact build with a glass front and back, weighing 148g, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro has a larger, heavier design at 196g with Gorilla Glass protection.
- The iPhone's 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display has a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, whereas the Mi 9 Pro boasts a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, while the Mi 9 Pro uses the Snapdragon 855+, both offering strong capabilities but differing in architecture.
- The camera system on the Mi 9 Pro is significantly more advanced with a 48 MP triple-lens setup compared to the iPhone's single 12 MP camera, although the iPhone supports 4K video recording with OIS.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the iPhone having 1821mAh and the Mi 9 Pro at 4000mAh, allowing for longer usage on the latter.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 13 (upgradable to iOS 18.5), while the Mi 9 Pro operates on Android 10 with MIUI 11, reflecting different user experiences and ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
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 5G
Display
Size
4.7"
6.39"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
750
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
7 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1821 mAh (6.91 Wh)
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
40W wired, QC430W wireless10W reverse wireless
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)
157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm (6.19 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
148 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Dream White, Titanium Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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 (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 10, MIUI 11
OS Version
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 10, MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No