Apple iPhone SE vs Apple iPhone 12 Specs Comparison
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Apple iPhone SE | Apple iPhone 12 |
Released
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Mar 31, 2016
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Released
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Oct 23, 2020
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4.0-inch · 1136 x 640 px
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6.1-inch · 2532 x 1170 px
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12 MP Main · 1.2 MP Selfie
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12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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2GB · 128GB
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4GB · 64GB
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1624 mAh
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2815 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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4.0-inch | 6.1-inch |
Resolution | |
1136 x 640 px, 326 PPI | 2532 x 1170 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI |
Technology | |
IPS LCD | OLED |
Refresh rate | |
60Hz | |
Screen-to-body | |
60.82 % | 87.24 % |
Peak brightness | |
500 cd/m2 (nit) | 1200 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Apple A9 APL0898 | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
Processor | |
Dual-core, 1840 MHz, Twister, 64-bit | Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, 64-bit |
GPU | |
PowerVR GT7600 | Yes |
RAM | |
2GB | 4GB (LPDDR4) |
Internal storage | |
128GB, not expandable | 64GB (NVMe), not expandable |
OS | |
iOS (14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x) | iOS (16.x, 15.x, 14.x) |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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1624 mAh | 2815 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging | |
Max charge speed | |
Wireless: 15.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
4h 59min
Browsing
12h 33min
Video
6h 38min
Gaming
6h 46min
Camera
Rear | |
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Single camera | Dual camera |
Main camera | |
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.22 μm |
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm |
Second camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 13 mm |
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Flash | |
Dual LED | LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording |
Front | |
1.2 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) | 12 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
Design
Dimensions | |
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4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches (123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm) |
5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm) thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.88 mm) |
Weight | |
3.99 oz(113.0 g) | 5.78 oz(164.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | |
Biometrics | |
Fingerprint (touch) | 3D Face unlock |
Keys | |
Left: Volume control, Other | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
Gold, Silver, Rose gold, Space gray | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave | |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 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), 32(1500 L-band), 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 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | |
LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
Dual SIM | |
Yes | |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM | Nano SIM, eSIM |
HD Voice | |
Yes | Yes |
VoLTE | |
Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features | |
Album art cover, Background playback | Dolby Atmos |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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4.2 | 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Lightning, Features: Charging, Mass storage device | Lightning, Features: Charging, Headphones port |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M3/T4 | M3/T4 |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other | |
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Mar 21, 2016 FCC ID value: BCG-E3042A | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 1.16 W/kg Body: 1.17 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.17 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 499 | $ 829 |
In The Box | |
USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Mar 21, 2016 | Oct 13, 2020 |
Alternative variants
with 16 GB storage
Internal storage | 16GB |
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MSRP | $ 399 |
with 128GB storage
Internal storage | 128GB |
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MSRP | $ 879 |
with 32 GB storage
Internal storage | 32GB |
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MSRP | $ 399 |
with 256GB storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 979 |
with 64 GB storage
Internal storage | 64GB |
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MSRP | $ 499 |
for Europe
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) |
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Links
Full specifications | |
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Apple iPhone SE Specs | Apple iPhone 12 Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Apple iPhone SE Review | Apple iPhone 12 Review |
User Reviews | |
Apple iPhone SE User Reviews | Apple iPhone 12 User Reviews |