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iPhone SE (2020) vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
34.4Performance20
21.6Display31.2
31.9Camera29.8
21.3Battery29.4
73.3Features20
10 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)7 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone SE (2020) wins this phone face-off, 32.6 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and performance (+14). Redmi Note 8 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 features score: 73 vs 20
  • 306% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 330
  • 260% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 250,000
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

  • Stronger display score: 31 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 29 vs 21
  • 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 120% higher capacity: 4,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 86% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 7 MP
  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 8
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 8
Screen size4.7 ″6.3 ″+34%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1334x7502340x1080
Pixel density326 ppi409 ppi+25%
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness625 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 8
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 8
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 665
AnTuTu 10900,000+260%Top 56%250,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+306%Top 56%330Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+162%Top 57%1,300Top 99%
RAM (max)3 GB4 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeNVMeeMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 8
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 8
Main camera12 MP48 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera7 MP13 MP+86%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 8
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 8
Capacity1,821 mAh4,000 mAh+120%
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 8
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 8
Weight148 g+22%190 g
Thickness7.3 mm+13%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 8
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 8
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.04.2
NFCYesNo
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 8
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 8
OS at launchiOS 13Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 8
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 8
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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