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iPhone SE (2020) vs Minimal Phone 2

WINNER
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
Minimal Phone 2

Minimal

Minimal Phone 2

$450

23.6Inno Score
34.4Performance20
21.6Display20
31.9Camera21.8
21.3Battery29.4
73.3Features33.3
2 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)5 spec wins — Minimal Phone 2

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone SE (2020) wins this phone face-off, 32.6 to 23.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+14). Minimal Phone 2 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 camera score: 32 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 33
  • 34% higher Screen size: 4.7 ″ vs 3.5 ″
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $450

Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2

  • Stronger battery score: 29 vs 21
  • 120% higher capacity: 4,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB
  • 33% higher Main camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • 14% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 7 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Minimal Phone 2
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Minimal Phone 2
Screen size4.7 ″+34%3.5 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDE-Ink
Resolution1334x750960x640
Pixel density326 ppi+9%300 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz—
Peak brightness625 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Minimal Phone 2
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Minimal Phone 2
ChipsetApple A13 Bionic—
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%—
RAM (max)3 GB6 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB
Storage typeNVMe—

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Minimal Phone 2
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Minimal Phone 2
Main camera12 MP16 MP+33%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera7 MP8 MP+14%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Minimal Phone 2
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Minimal Phone 2
Capacity1,821 mAh4,000 mAh+120%
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Minimal Phone 2
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Minimal Phone 2
Weight148 g—
Thickness7.3 mm—
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Minimal Phone 2
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Minimal Phone 2
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.0—
NFCYesYes
USBLightningType-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Minimal Phone 2
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Minimal Phone 2
OS at launchiOS 13Android
OS update pledge6 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Minimal Phone 2
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Minimal Phone 2
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoYes

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