Apple iPhone SE
#3039
Nokia 8 Sirocco
#1297Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE
Nokia 8 Sirocco
Performance
59.085.4
Camera
68.138.1
Display
55.486.2
Battery
16.386.5
Build
94.781.9
Connectivity
64.467.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.260.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE features a compact 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, while the Nokia 8 Sirocco offers a larger 5.5-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the Apple A9 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Nokia 8 Sirocco utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 835 with an octa-core CPU, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 8 Sirocco includes a dual-camera setup for optical zoom and better low-light performance, while the iPhone SE's camera excels in video recording options.
- The iPhone SE has a smaller 1624 mAh battery compared to the 3260 mAh battery in the Nokia 8 Sirocco, which also supports wireless charging.
- In terms of software experience, the iPhone SE runs iOS, known for its smooth integration and updates, while the Nokia 8 Sirocco operates on Android One, offering a clean interface and timely updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE
Nokia 8 Sirocco
General
Release Date
2016, March 31
2018, April 23
Announced
2016, March 21
2018, February 25
Description
Supported LTE Networks
N/A
Display
Size
4"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
P-OLED
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
640
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Adreno 540
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.6, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1624 mAh
3260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC4Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
140.9 x 73 x 7.5 mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
113 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), stainless steel frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer