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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Xiaomi 13

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38.3Inno Score
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WINNER
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Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
44Performance51.7
21.3Display52.8
31.9Camera52
27.7Battery62.5
89.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)13 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+31). iPhone SE (3rd gen) 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 (3rd gen)

  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 24% lower weight: 144 g vs 189 g
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 28
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13
Screen size4.7 ″6.36 ″+35%
Panel typeRetina IPS LCDOLED
Resolution750x13342400x1080
Pixel density326 ppi414 ppi+27%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,900 nits+204%
Screen-to-body65.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13
ChipsetApple A15 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 10890,000Top 59%1,550,000+74%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,100+2%Top 27%2,050Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,200Top 32%5,500+6%Top 28%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom1 x3.2 x+220%
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera7 MP32 MP+357%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13
Capacity2,018 mAh4,500 mAh+123%
Wired charging20 W67 W+235%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance7 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13
Weight144 g+24%189 g
Thickness7.3 mm+9%8 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13
OS at launchiOS 15Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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