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Apple iPhone 8 vs Apple iPhone SE (2020) Specs Comparison

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9.2
Apple iPhone 8
9.0
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone 8 Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Released · Sep 22, 2017
Released · Apr 24, 2020
4.7-inch · 1334 x 750 px
4.7-inch · 1334 x 750 px
12 MP Main · 7 MP Selfie
12 MP Main · 7 MP Selfie
2GB · 256GB
3GB · 64GB
1821 mAh
1821 mAh
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Display

Size
4.7-inch 4.7-inch
Resolution
1334 x 750 px, 16:9 ratio, 326 PPI 1334 x 750 px, 16:9 ratio, 326 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
65.34 % 65.34 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit) 625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72 (10 nm) Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85 (7 nm)
Processor
Hexa-core, 2390 MHz, Monsoon and Mistral, 64-bit Hexa-core, 2650 MHz, Lightning and Thunder, 64-bit
GPU
Apple 3-core GPU Apple-designed 4 core
RAM
2GB (LPDDR4) 3GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage
256GB, not expandable 64GB, not expandable
OS
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x) iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
1821 mAh 1821 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results
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Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 15.0W
Wireless: 7.5W
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Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
3h 36min
Browsing
9h 5min
Video
4h 45min
Gaming
4h 59min
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Camera

Rear
Single camera Single camera
Main camera
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm 		12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Flash
Quad LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light 		3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus
Front
7 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 7 MP (EIS, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
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N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
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Design

Dimensions
5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 inches
(138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm) 		5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 inches
(138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm)
Weight
5.22 oz(148.0 g) 5.22 oz(148.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum 		Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67 Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Gold, Silver, Red, Space gray Black, White, Red

Cellular

4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes Yes
VoLTE
Yes Yes

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
MIMO, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band
MIMO, Hotspot
USB
Lightning, Features: Charging, Headphones port Lightning, Features: Charging, Headphones port
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T4 T4
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Sep 12, 2017
FCC ID value: BCG-E3174A
Measured SAR
Head: 1.09 W/kg
Body: 1.09 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.09 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 849 $ 399
In The Box
EarPods with Lighting connector, Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 12, 2017 Apr 15, 2020
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