Apple iPhone SE (2020)
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ZTE nubia Z17
#2989Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
ZTE nubia Z17
Performance
79.178.6
Camera
96.138.1
Display
75.858.9
Battery
78.325.7
Build
92.877.6
Connectivity
69.767.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
74.344.7
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 ZTE nubia Z17 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 835 in the nubia Z17.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the iPhone SE includes optical image stabilization (OIS), while the nubia lacks this feature.
- The iPhone SE has a smaller 1821 mAh battery, whereas the nubia Z17 boasts a larger 3200 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the iPhone SE runs iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5, offering a more recent and streamlined experience compared to the nubia Z17's Android 7.1.1 with nubia UI 5.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass and aluminum materials, but the iPhone SE is lighter at 148g compared to the nubia's 173g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
ZTE nubia Z17
General
Release Date
2020, April 15
2017
Announced
2020, April 15
2017
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)
For China
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
750
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, 2x lossless zoom23 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1821 mAh (6.91 Wh)
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
18W wired, QC4, 50% in 25 min
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)
152.6 x 72.4 x 7.6 mm (6.01 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight
148 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red
Aurora Blue, Black Gold, Obsidian Black, Solar Gold, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
N/A
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 (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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass