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iPhone SE (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy S24

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S24
58.2Inno Score
34.4Performance58
21.6Display60.7
31.9Camera47.3
21.3Battery48.4
73.3Features94.7
2 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S24 wins this phone face-off, 58.2 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) 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)

  • 11% lower weight: 148 g vs 167 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24

  • Stronger performance score: 58 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S24
Screen size4.7 ″6.2 ″+32%
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1334x7501080x2340
Pixel density326 ppi416 ppi+28%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits2,600 nits+316%
Screen-to-body—90.5 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—628,799Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—583,932Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—271,803Top 57%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—412,530Top 50%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S24
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,897,064+111%Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%2,200+64%Top 24%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%6,750+99%Top 20%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1/4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S24
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 S24
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S24
Capacity1,821 mAh4,000 mAh+120%
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S24
Weight148 g+11%167 g
Thickness7.3 mm+4%7.6 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S24
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 S24
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S24
OS at launchiOS 13Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge6 years7 years+17%

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Samsung Galaxy S24
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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