Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs Apple iPhone SE (2020)

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PHONES
Phone Names Apple iPhone SE (2022) Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2783, A2784, A27851, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2296
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2783, A2784, A2785, A2782-
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A25951, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2275, A2298
Launch
Announced2022, March 082020, April 15
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 18Available. Released 2020, April 24
Body
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)148 g (5.22 oz)
 IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Display
ProtectionIon-strengthened glassIon-strengthened glass
Resolution750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio)4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeRetina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Platform
CPUHexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
ChipsetApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
OSiOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 26.1iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
 NVMeNVMe
Main Camera
FeaturesQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Single12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR
Single7 MP, f/2.27 MP, f/2.2
Video1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS
RadioNoNo
USBLightning, USB 2.0Lightning, USB 2.0
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Features
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging20W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)18W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)
TypeLi-Ion 2018 mAh (6.96 Wh)Li-Ion 1821 mAh (6.91 Wh)
Misc
ColorsMidnight, Starlight, RedBlack, White, Red
ModelsA2783, A2595, A2785, A2782, A2784, iphone14,6A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone12,8
Price$ 119.84 / C$ 199.99 / £ 142.00 / € 173.00$ 120.00 / C$ 165.75 / £ 99.95 / € 130.89
SAR0.98 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)1.17 W/kg (head)     1.16 W/kg (body)
SAR EU1.20 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)0.98 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 62h Endurance rating 59h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: 1424:1 (nominal) Contrast ratio: 1544:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker -25.2 LUFS (Very good) -24.1 LUFS (Very good)
Performance AnTuTu: 723486 (v9) GeekBench: 4629 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) GeekBench: 3237 (v5.1)
OUR TESTS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 62hEndurance rating 59h
CameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
Display1424:1 contrast ratio, 605 nits max brightness (measured)1544:1 contrast ratio, 670 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-25.2 LUFS (Very good)-24.1 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 723486 (v9) GeekBench: 4629 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) GeekBench: 3237 (v5.1)