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iPhone SE (2020) vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
34.4Performance54
21.6Display64.2
31.9Camera69.5
21.3Battery71.6
73.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and display (+43). 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
  • 35% lower weight: 148 g vs 227 g
  • 20% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 21
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size4.7 ″6.73 ″+43%
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO OLED
Resolution1334x7503200x1440
Pixel density326 ppi522 ppi+60%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits2,600 nits+316%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%1,550,000+72%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%2,050+53%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%5,500+62%Top 28%
RAM (max)3 GB12 GB+300%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera7 MP32 MP+357%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W90 W+400%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight148 g+35%227 g
Thickness7.3 mm+20%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchiOS 13Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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