Apple iPhone SE2 (2020) vs Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) compare
The best smartphone comparison tool: compare Apple iPhone SE2 (2020) vs Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) and choose the best model for you
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Apple iPhone SE2 (2020)
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Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
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Apple iPhone SE2 (2020) vs Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
What is the difference between the Apple iPhone SE2 (2020) and Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Apple iPhone SE2 (2020) | Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) | |
| Rating | (+) | (+) | |
| Review | Apple iPhone SE2 (2020) Review | Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) Review | |
| Release date | 2020, April 15 | 2022, March 08 | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 5.45 x 5.45 x 2.65 in | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 5.45 x 5.45 x 2.65 in | |
| Weight | 148 g | 5.22 oz | 144 g | 5.08 oz | |
| Body Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | |
| Colors | Black, White, Red | Black, White, Red | |
| Battery | 1821 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | 2018 mAh, Li-Ion , non-removable | |
| Battery life | Music play - Up to 40 h | ||
| Approximate price | 480 EUR | 480 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | Retina IPS LCD | Retina IPS LCD | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 4.7" inc | 4.7" inc | |
| Screen area | 60.9 cm2 | 60.9 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 16:9 (height:width) | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 65.4% | 65.4% | |
| Screen resolution | 750 x 1334 px | 750 x 1334 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 326 PPI | 326 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | |
| Other specs | - Wide color gamut -True-tone -625 nits max brightness (advertised) |
- Wide color gamut -True-tone -625 nits (typ) |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 12 MP, Single | 12 MP, Single | |
| Camera specs | -12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS | -12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS | |
| Functions | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@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. | |
| DxOMark Main Score | 103 | 118 | |
| DxOMark Photo | 108 | 128 | |
| DxOMark Video | 105 | 109 | |
| Front camera, selfie | 7 MP, Single | 7 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 7 MP, f/2.2 | |
| Functions | HDR, panorama | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS | |
| DxOMark Selfie Score | 84 | ||
| DxOMark Photo | 85 | ||
| DxOMark Video | 83 |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | iOS 13 | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 | |
| Chipset | - Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | - Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | - Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | |
| Graphics processor GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | |
| External memory | No | No | |
| Internal memory | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
Benchmark
| Antutu 10 Total | 727313 | 1153857 | |
| Antutu 10 CPU | 179992 | 271012 | |
| Antutu 10 GPU | 243820 | 356598 | |
| Antutu 10 Mem | 125429 | 213381 | |
| Antutu 10 UX | 179992 | 271012 | |
| Antutu 9 Total | 723852 | ||
| Antutu 8 Total | 465664 | ||
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 1326 | 1718 | |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 2653 | 4564 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | 2.0, proprietary reversible connector | Lightning, USB 2.0 | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Harmful irradiation |
SAR - 1.17 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
SAR - 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.20 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
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Music and Audio
| Radio | No | No | |
| Headphone jack | No | No | |
| Others |
Other features
| Sensors | - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | |
| Other extras |
- Siri natural language commands and dictation - Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min -Qi wireless charging - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) -Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
- Siri natural language commands and dictation - Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min -Qi wireless charging 7.5W - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) -Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
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| Versions |
- Versions: A2296 (Global market) A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands) A2298 (China) |
- Also known as Apple iPhone SE3, Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) |
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