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iPhone SE (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy S23

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23
52.8Inno Score
34.4Performance50.8
21.6Display53.3
31.9Camera47.3
21.3Battery47.9
73.3Features78.7
3 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and battery (+27). 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
  • 12% lower weight: 148 g vs 168 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 73

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S23
Screen size4.7 ″6.1 ″+30%
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1334x7501080x2340
Pixel density326 ppi425 ppi+30%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,750 nits+180%
Screen-to-body—87.1 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—552,625Top 50%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—410,856Top 57%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—273,971Top 54%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—420,723Top 44%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S23
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,658,175+84%Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%1,950+46%Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%5,100+50%Top 33%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S23
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera7 MP12 MP+71%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S23
Capacity1,821 mAh3,900 mAh+114%
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S23
Weight148 g+12%168 g
Thickness7.3 mm+4%7.6 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S23
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S23
OS at launchiOS 13Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S23
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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