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iPhone SE (2020) vs POCO X5

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
POCO X5

Xiaomi

POCO X5

$249

36Inno Score
34.4Performance23.6
21.6Display44.8
31.9Camera29.8
21.3Battery47.8
73.3Features44
9 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)11 spec wins — POCO X5

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X5 wins this phone face-off, 36 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+23). 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)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 24
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 119% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 411,000
  • 69% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,013

Reasons to pick the POCO X5

  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 21
  • 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 175% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $249 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus POCO X5
SpeciPhone SE (2020)POCO X5
Screen size4.7 ″6.67 ″+42%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1334x7502400x1080
Pixel density326 ppi395 ppi+21%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits900 nits+44%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus POCO X5
SpeciPhone SE (2020)POCO X5
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 695
AnTuTu 10900,000+119%Top 56%411,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+48%Top 56%906Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+69%Top 57%2,013Top 80%
RAM (max)3 GB6 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus POCO X5
SpeciPhone SE (2020)POCO X5
Main camera12 MP48 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP13 MP+86%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus POCO X5
SpeciPhone SE (2020)POCO X5
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus POCO X5
SpeciPhone SE (2020)POCO X5
Weight148 g+22%189 g
Thickness7.3 mm+9%8 mm
IP ratingIP67IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus POCO X5
SpeciPhone SE (2020)POCO X5
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus POCO X5
SpeciPhone SE (2020)POCO X5
OS at launchiOS 13Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus POCO X5
SpeciPhone SE (2020)POCO X5
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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