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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Xiaomi 13T

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38.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
44Performance36.3
21.3Display66.8
31.9Camera53
27.7Battery58.4
89.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+46) and battery (+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 performance score: 44 vs 36
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
  • 68% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 1,250
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 33% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 3,900
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $649

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 28
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 316% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 625 nits

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13T
Screen size4.7 ″6.67 ″+42%
Panel typeRetina IPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution750x13342712x1220
Pixel density326 ppi446 ppi+37%
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness625 nits2,600 nits+316%
Screen-to-body65.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13T
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu 10890,000Top 59%920,000+3%Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,100+68%Top 27%1,250Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,200+33%Top 32%3,900Top 51%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13T
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom1 x2 x+100%
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera7 MP20 MP+186%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13T
Capacity2,018 mAh5,000 mAh+148%
Wired charging20 W67 W+235%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance7 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13T
Weight144 g+27%197 g
Thickness7.3 mm+14%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xiaomi 13T
OS at launchiOS 15Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

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

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