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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Realme 16x 5G

WINNER
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
41Inno Score
VS
Realme 16x 5G
40.9Inno Score
53Performancechip24.2
21.3Display49.9
31.9Camera29
27.7Battery71.3
89.3Features36
5 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)9 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone SE (3rd gen) scores 41 against 40.9 for Realme 16x 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone SE (3rd gen) edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 24
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 36
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 34% lower weight: 144 g vs 217 g
  • 28% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 254 ppi

Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 28
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 247% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 2,018 mAh
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Realme 16x 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Realme 16x 5G
Screen size4.7 ″6.81 ″+45%
Panel typeRetina IPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution750x1334720x1570
Pixel density326 ppi+28%254 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness625 nits1,200 nits+92%
Screen-to-body65.4 %87.1 %+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Realme 16x 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Realme 16x 5G
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu1,283,597Bottom 35%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)363,916Bottom 27%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)339,510Bottom 34%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)166,374Bottom 24%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)413,797Bottom 40%—
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64/128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Realme 16x 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Realme 16x 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@60fps
Front camera7 MP8 MP+14%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Realme 16x 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Realme 16x 5G
Capacity2,018 mAh7,000 mAh+247%
Wired charging20 W45 W+125%
Wireless charging7.5 W—
Active use endurance7 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Realme 16x 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Realme 16x 5G
Weight144 g+34%217 g
Thickness7.3 mm+17%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP67IP65
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Realme 16x 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Realme 16x 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesNo
USBLightningUSB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Realme 16x 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Realme 16x 5G
OS at launchiOS 15Android 16
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Realme 16x 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Realme 16x 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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