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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone SE (2020)

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
43.7Performance34.4
60.6Display21.6
64.4Camera31.9
54.3Battery21.3
94.7Features73.3
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro2 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and battery (+33). 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 Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • 31% lower weight: 148 g vs 213 g
  • 17% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.8 mm
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (2020)
Screen size6.7 ″+43%4.7 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1344x29921334x750
Pixel density489 ppi+50%326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits+284%625 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (2020)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Apple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000+6%Top 51%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+31%Top 42%1,340Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+29%Top 43%3,400Top 57%
RAM (max)12 GB+300%3 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (2020)
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP—
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP+50%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (2020)
Capacity5,050 mAh+177%1,821 mAh
Wired charging30 W+67%18 W
Wireless charging23 W+207%8 W
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (2020)
Weight213 g148 g+31%
Thickness8.8 mm7.3 mm+17%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (2020)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (2020)
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 13
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (2020)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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