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iPhone SE (2020) vs Redmi 12

WINNER
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
X

Xiaomi

Redmi 12

$149

31.7Inno Score
34.4Performance21.1
21.6Display45.1
31.9Camera29
21.3Battery38.8
73.3Features28
9 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)8 spec wins — Redmi 12

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone SE (2020) scores 32.6 against 31.7 for Redmi 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone SE (2020) edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 28
  • 227% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 275,000
  • 215% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 425
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12

  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 39 vs 21
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 175% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 167% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 3 GB
  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12
Screen size4.7 ″6.79 ″+44%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1334x7502460x1080
Pixel density326 ppi396 ppi+21%
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness625 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12
ChipsetApple A13 BionicMediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 10900,000+227%Top 56%275,000Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+215%Top 56%425Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+150%Top 57%1,360Top 94%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeeMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP8 MP+14%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12
Weight148 g+26%199 g
Thickness7.3 mm+11%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP67IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12
OS at launchiOS 13Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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