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iPhone 12 vs iPhone SE (2020)

WINNER
iPhone 12

Apple

iPhone 12

$799

40.2Inno Score
VS
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
43.9Performance34.4
32.6Display21.6
33.5Camera31.9
24.2Battery21.3
89.3Features73.3
12 spec wins — iPhone 122 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 12 wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+11). 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 iPhone 12

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 33 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
  • 92% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 625 nits

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • 10% lower weight: 148 g vs 164 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12iPhone SE (2020)
Screen size6.1 ″+30%4.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2532x11701334x750
Pixel density460 ppi+41%326 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+92%625 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12iPhone SE (2020)
ChipsetApple A14 BionicApple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000+6%Top 51%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+55%Top 28%1,340Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+44%Top 35%3,400Top 57%
RAM (max)4 GB+33%3 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12iPhone SE (2020)
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP+71%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12iPhone SE (2020)
Capacity2,815 mAh+55%1,821 mAh
Wired charging20 W+11%18 W
Wireless charging15 W+100%8 W

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12iPhone SE (2020)
Weight164 g148 g+10%
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12iPhone SE (2020)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningLightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12iPhone SE (2020)
OS at launchiOS 14iOS 13
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12iPhone SE (2020)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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