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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Xiaomi 13 Pro

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38.3Inno Score
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WINNER
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Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Pro

$1,299

62.6Inno Score
44Performance54
21.3Display59.4
31.9Camera65.9
27.7Battery74.2
89.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)13 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and display (+38). 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
  • 37% lower weight: 144 g vs 229 g
  • 13% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.4 mm
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 28
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13 Pro
Screen size4.7 ″6.73 ″+43%
Panel typeRetina IPS LCDLTPO OLED
Resolution750x13343200x1440
Pixel density326 ppi522 ppi+60%
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 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13 Pro
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 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13 Pro
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide50 MP
Telephoto50 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 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13 Pro
Capacity2,018 mAh4,820 mAh+139%
Wired charging20 W120 W+500%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance7 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13 Pro
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13 Pro
Weight144 g+37%229 g
Thickness7.3 mm+13%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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