iPhone SE (2020) vs Redmi Note 9
34.4Performance20
21.6Display29.6
31.9Camera29.8
21.3Battery39
73.3Features28
9 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)7 spec wins — Redmi Note 9
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone SE (2020) wins this phone face-off, 32.6 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and performance (+14). Redmi Note 9 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 28
- 233% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 270,000
- 219% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 420
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 21
- 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 176% higher capacity: 5,020 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
- 86% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 7 MP
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Display
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.7 ″ | 6.53 ″+39% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1334x750 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 394 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+233%Top 56% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+219%Top 56% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400+152%Top 57% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 13 MP+86% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,821 mAh | 5,020 mAh+176% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
Design
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 148 g+26% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+18% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 13 | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+200% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone SE (2020) | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |