iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone X
34.4Performance20
21.6Display29.7
31.9Camera35.3
21.3Battery21.3
73.3Features60
7 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)3 spec wins — iPhone X
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone SE (2020) wins this phone face-off, 32.6 to 29.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and features (+13). iPhone X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,400
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,050
- 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $999
Reasons to pick the iPhone X
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 35 vs 32
- 49% higher capacity: 2,716 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
- 40% higher Pixel density: 458 ppi vs 326 ppi
- 23% higher Screen size: 5.8 ″ vs 4.7 ″
Display
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.7 ″ | 5.8 ″+23% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1334x750 | 2436x1125 |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 458 ppi+40% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | 625 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 56% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+28%Top 56% | 1,050Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400+42%Top 57% | 2,400Top 75% |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 7 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,821 mAh | 2,716 mAh+49% |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 8 W |
Design
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 148 g+15% | 174 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+5% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 13 | iOS 11 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+20% | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |