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iPhone SE (2020) vs OnePlus 12

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
OnePlus 12

OnePlus

OnePlus 12

$800

69.9Inno Score
34.4Performance63.5
21.6Display75.5
31.9Camera66
21.3Battery77.5
73.3Features70.7
4 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)14 spec wins — OnePlus 12

InnoReviews verdict

OnePlus 12 wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+56) and display (+54). 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 SE (2020)

  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 33% lower weight: 148 g vs 220 g
  • 20% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 9.2 mm
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $800

Reasons to pick the OnePlus 12

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 78 vs 21
  • 620% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 625 nits

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OnePlus 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OnePlus 12
Screen size4.7 ″6.82 ″+45%
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1334x7501440x3168
Pixel density326 ppi510 ppi+56%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits4,500 nits+620%
Screen-to-body—89.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OnePlus 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OnePlus 12
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,850,000+106%Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%2,260+69%Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%7,100+109%Top 14%
RAM (max)3 GB16 GB+433%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OnePlus 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OnePlus 12
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide—48 MP
Telephoto—64 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera7 MP32 MP+357%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OnePlus 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OnePlus 12
Capacity1,821 mAh5,400 mAh+197%
Wired charging18 W80 W+344%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance—13 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OnePlus 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OnePlus 12
Weight148 g+33%220 g
Thickness7.3 mm+20%9.2 mm
IP ratingIP67IP65
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OnePlus 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OnePlus 12
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OnePlus 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OnePlus 12
OS at launchiOS 13Android 14 (OxygenOS 14)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

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

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