iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR
34.4Performance30
21.6Display21.6
31.9Camera31.9
21.3Battery21.3
73.3Features73.3
6 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)2 spec wins — iPhone XR
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone SE (2020) scores 32.6 against 31.3 for iPhone XR. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone SE (2020) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 30
- 25% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 720,000
- 24% lower weight: 148 g vs 194 g
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,100
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,800
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $749
Reasons to pick the iPhone XR
- 62% higher capacity: 2,942 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
- 30% higher Screen size: 6.1 ″ vs 4.7 ″
Display
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.7 ″ | 6.1 ″+30% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1334x750 | 1792x828 |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | 625 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+25%Top 56% | 720,000Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+22%Top 56% | 1,100Top 63% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400+21%Top 57% | 2,800Top 67% |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 7 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,821 mAh | 2,942 mAh+62% |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 8 W |
Design
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 148 g+24% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+12% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 13 | iOS 12 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |