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iPhone SE (2020) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Pro

$999

58Inno Score
34.4Performance43.2
21.6Display56.7
31.9Camera63.6
21.3Battery72.1
73.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)14 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and display (+35). 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)

  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 27% lower weight: 148 g vs 204 g
  • 11% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $999

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 57 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 21
  • 567% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 12 Pro
Screen size4.7 ″6.73 ″+43%
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1334x7503200x1440
Pixel density326 ppi522 ppi+60%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,500 nits+140%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 12 Pro
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,150,000+28%Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%1,720+28%Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%4,300+26%Top 45%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 12 Pro
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera7 MP32 MP+357%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 12 Pro
Capacity1,821 mAh4,600 mAh+153%
Wired charging18 W120 W+567%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 12 Pro
Weight148 g+27%204 g
Thickness7.3 mm+11%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 12 Pro
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 12 Pro
OS at launchiOS 13Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 12 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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