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iPhone SE (2020) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
34.4Performance79.1
21.6Display69.1
31.9Camera73.2
21.3Battery79
73.3Features78.7
3 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)14 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and display (+47). 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
  • 35% lower weight: 148 g vs 226 g
  • 22% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 69 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 73

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size4.7 ″6.73 ″+43%
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1334x7501440x3200
Pixel density326 ppi522 ppi+60%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits3,200 nits+412%
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%2,650,000+194%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%3,050+128%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%9,600+182%Top 5%
RAM (max)3 GB16 GB+433%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—4.3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera7 MP32 MP+357%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity1,821 mAh5,410 mAh+197%
Wired charging18 W90 W+400%
Wireless charging8 W80 W+967%
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight148 g+35%226 g
Thickness7.3 mm+22%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.06.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchiOS 13Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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