Apple iPhone SE
#3039
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
#1109Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
Performance
59.067.2
Camera
68.194.7
Display
55.484.3
Battery
16.384.8
Build
94.792.6
Connectivity
64.465.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.263.1
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE features a compact 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 offers a larger 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in superior pixel density and color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the Apple A9 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy S7 utilizes the Snapdragon 820 with a quad-core CPU, providing more processing power.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S7's f/1.7 aperture and optical image stabilization enhance low-light photography compared to the iPhone SE's f/2.2 aperture and lack of stabilization.
- The Galaxy S7 also has a significantly larger 3000 mAh battery with wireless charging capabilities, compared to the iPhone SE's 1624 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the iPhone SE runs iOS, which is known for its smooth user experience, while the Galaxy S7 operates on Android with TouchWiz UI, offering more customization options.
- Both phones feature a headphone jack and NFC connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
General
Release Date
2016, March 31
2016
Announced
2016, March 21
2016
Description
Supported LTE Networks
Versions: G930A (AT&T, Cricket); G930P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); G930V (Verizon); G930T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); G930R (US Cellular); G930U (Unlock model)
Display
Size
4"
5.1"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
PPI
640
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1624 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired, QC2Wireless
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)
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
113 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2