iPhone SE 2020 vs iPhone XR: Differences and Which One to Buy by Price

When Apple introduced the new iPhone SE 2020, the apple company resurrected a formula that makes its numbers make up for annual results. An iPhone that does not reach 500 euros is always a guarantee of success, and with more or less margin, those from Cupertino know that it will be a super-seller. However, compared to another iPhone, the iPhone XR , also considered one of the “cheap” iPhone.

Therefore, the user has a difficult decision, since the iPhone SE integrates some elements that raise certain doubts, when the user must decide between this model and the iPhone XR. There are similarities between the two, but also huge differences, including the price, which can lead to the purchase of one model or another. We are going to see them all in detail.

iPhone SE 2020 vs iPhone XR: Differences

Screen and dimensions

There is a giant difference when we look at the design and the screens of both terminals. The 2020 iPhone SE has a 4.7-inch, 750 x 1,334-pixel panel , compared to the 6.1-inch and 828 x 1,792 pixels of the iPhone XR . But regardless of size, there seems to be years of difference between the design of both terminals, despite the fact that the iPhone SE was launched this year.

We see how the iPhone SE sports very large frames on the front and upper and lower parts, inherited from the times of the iPhone 8 , a mold from which it seems to be taken. The iPhone XR, sports narrower frames and an eyebrow-shaped notch that remains a hallmark and will be even in the next iPhone 12.

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Regarding its dimensions, the iPhone SE 2020 is 7.3mm thick and weighs only 148 grams, so we can say that it is one of the most compact phones of the year. The iPhone XR for its part, is 8.3 millimeters thick and weighs 194 grams, so it goes without saying which terminal is more comfortable in the pocket.

The “modest” is more powerful

The funny thing is that the iPhone SE, despite appearing more modest and being cheaper, incorporates a superior brain, with its A13 Bionic, also present in the iPhone 11. This makes it gain in power and performance compared to the iPhone XR, which integrates the A12 Bionic. If we take into account the performance tests of the famous AnTuTu program, we see how the iPhone SE 2020 wins with its almost 493,000 points, compared to the 346,000 points of the iPhone XR.

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Although Apple does not usually indicate it, the two terminals are accompanied by 3GB of RAM. Regarding their storage, both start from 64GB offering larger variants of 128 and 256 GB, which in no case can be expanded.

Traced cameras

At the back of both terminals we find a single 12 megapixel sensor, which allows us to perform the same recording functions including video capture in 4K resolution up to 60fps. On the front we find a 7 megapixel sensor on each device. In the case of the iPhone SE 2020 we are facing a sensor that allows recording video in FullHD at 30 fps while the TrueDepth sensor of the iPhone XR does the same but up to 60fps.

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Connections and battery

The two terminals have wireless connections such as Bluetooth 5 or NFC, but they lack FM radio or 3.5mm headphone jack. Keep in mind that the iPhone SE has a TouchID for unlocking, while the iPhone XR boasts face unlocking.

In the battery section we find notable differences, since the iPhone SE 2020 has 1,821 mAh and a fast charge of 18W, compared to the 2,942 mAh of the iPhone XR . Taking into account the better consumption of the iPhone SE screen and the energy efficiency of the A13 chip, it can more than make up for this lack of milliamps compared to its brother, although the greater autonomy continues to be on the side of the iPhone XR.

Huge difference in price

If we take a look at the prices, we find an abysmal difference, since the i Phone SE 2020 starts from 489 euros in its 64GB version, reaching 659 in the most expensive with 256 GB. The 64 GB iPhone XR already starts at 709 euros , reaching 759 euros in the 128GB variant, which is the highest offered by Apple at the moment. If the user therefore wants more power and a compact mobile, the answer is clear. If you prefer a more current design and greater autonomy, the iPhone XR is your option. However, the last word, as always, is in your pocket.