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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs iPhone SE (2020)

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
60.2Inno Score
VS
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
65.4Performance34.4
52.2Display21.6
46.5Camera31.9
54.2Battery21.3
100Features73.3
11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE2 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+31). iPhone SE (2020) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 52 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 73

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • 22% lower weight: 148 g vs 190 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $649

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FEiPhone SE (2020)
Screen size6.7 ″+43%4.7 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution1080x23401334x750
Pixel density—326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits+204%625 nits
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)680,913Top 22%—
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)599,095Top 32%—
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)304,545Top 38%—
AnTuTu 10 (UX)422,072Top 41%—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FEiPhone SE (2020)
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2400Apple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 102,006,625+123%Top 12%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,340Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,400Top 57%
RAM (max)8 GB+167%3 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Storage type—NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FEiPhone SE (2020)
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video—4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP+71%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FEiPhone SE (2020)
Capacity4,900 mAh+169%1,821 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W
Wireless charging15 W+100%8 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FEiPhone SE (2020)
Weight190 g148 g+22%
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FEiPhone SE (2020)
5GYesNo
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.0
NFCYesYes
USB—Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FEiPhone SE (2020)
OS at launchAndroid 16iOS 13
OS update pledge—6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 FEiPhone SE (2020)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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