Apple recently launched its iPhone SE 2020, which comes as a sequel to its 2016 iPhone SE model. The phone is aimed at budget-minded iPhone users who cannot spend 1,000+ dollars on phones like iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The new phone comes with an affordable price tag of $399.
It has many pros and cons when compared to Apple’s other devices like iPhone 11. iPhone SE has only one camera as opposed to 2 on iPhone 11 and 3 on iPhone 11 Pro Max. It gained a lot of praise and was equally criticized by tech YouTubers and analysts for the company not designing a new phone chassis and reusing the old iPhone 8’s design.
Let’s take a deeper look and compare iPhone SE 2020 to Apple’s last year’s release.
iPhone 11 2019 vs iPhone SE 2020
The basics
| SPECS | iPhone 11 | iPhone SE |
| Announced | September 10th, 2019 | April 15th, 2020. |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 194g/ 6.8oz | 148g/ 5.22oz |
| Build | Gorilla glass front, glass back, Aluminum frame | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame |
| Dust/Water-resistant | Yes, up to 2 meters for 30 minutes | Yes, up to 1 meter for 30 minutes |
Display
| SPECS | iPhone 11 | iPhone SE |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | Retina IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating |
Platform
| SPECS | iPhone 11 | iPhone SE |
| OS | iOS 13 | iOS 13 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic |
Camera
| SPECS | iPhone 11 | iPhone SE |
| Modules | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide) |
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS |
| Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Selfie Camera Module | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
Features
| SPECS | iPhone 11 | iPhone SE |
| Face ID | Yes | No |
| Finger Print Sensor | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
Battery
| SPECS | iPhone 11 | iPhone SE |
| Type | Non-removable, Li-Ion 3110 mAh battery | Non-removable, Li-Ion 1821 mAh Battery |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging. 50% in 30 mins | Fast Charging. 50% in 30 mins |
| Talk time | Up to 17 hours | Up to 14 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Price and Color specifications
| SPECS | iPhone 11 | iPhone SE |
| Colors | Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White | Black, White, Red |
| Price | $699 | $399 |
Conclusion
The most obvious difference in both phones are the size and display. iPhone 11 has a 6.1-inch screen as compared to iPhone SE’s 4.7-inch display. iPhone 11’s screen is much sharper too. Furthermore, last year’s iPhone 11 has the upper hand in terms of camera performance, and features like night mode and deep fusion. Both phones are powered by the same A13 Bionic chip so in terms of performance, they are more similar than different.
The decision to chose between both smartphones is primarily based on price. If you can spend more money, iPhone 11 will provide more features, better battery life, and a stunning display. Meanwhile, if budget is a concern, you will get enough value for your money by getting an iPhone SE: flagship phone-like performance, stellar display, and benefits of iOS ecosystem.
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