{"id":12133,"date":"2021-01-21T06:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T12:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=12133"},"modified":"2021-11-19T16:11:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T22:11:12","slug":"iphone-se-2020-vs-iphone-xr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/iphone-se-2020-vs-iphone-xr\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR: Which is a better buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There’s no denying the appeal of Apple’s newly launched iPhone SE (2020)<\/a><\/strong>. The new king of affordable iPhones, the iPhone SE (2020) is now the lowest priced model Apple offers. Most of the hype surrounding the new iPhone SE is how it’s a solid value for the price<\/em>, a true statement if you’re buying the phone brand new. On Swappa, you can get you a lot more phone for the same amount of money. Case in point: the Apple iPhone XR<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone XR is still one of the best phones you can buy in 2021. In fact, it was one of the most popular iPhones sold on Swappa last month<\/a>, so it seems a lot of people feel the same way. In this post we’ll be comparing the iPhone SE (2020) with the iPhone XR, exploring differences in hardware, features, and of course — the price<\/strong>. By the end, you should be in a much better position to decide which iPhone is a better fit for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>iPhone SE (2020)<\/strong><\/th>iPhone XR (2018)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Display<\/strong><\/td>4.7-inch 1,334 x 750 LCD (True Tone)<\/td>6.1-inch 1,792 x 828 LCD (True Tone)<\/td><\/tr>
Camera<\/strong><\/td>12MP rear \/ 7MP front (Smart HDR, Portrait mode, 4K HDR)<\/td>12MP rear \/ 7MP front<\/td><\/tr>
Chipset<\/strong><\/td>A13 Bionic<\/td>A12 Bionic<\/td><\/tr>
RAM<\/strong><\/td>3GB<\/td>3GB<\/td><\/tr>
Storage<\/strong><\/td>64GB \/ 128GB \/ 256GB<\/td>64GB \/ 128GB \/ 256GB<\/td><\/tr>
Battery<\/strong><\/td>1,821 mAh<\/td>2,942 mAh<\/td><\/tr>
Wireless charging<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Water resistant<\/strong><\/td>IP67<\/td>IP67<\/td><\/tr>
SIM<\/strong><\/td>Dual (Nano + eSIM)<\/td>Single (Nano)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How big is the new iPhone SE (2020)? It\u2019s about as small as newer iPhones get, carrying the same 4.7-inch screen dating back to the iPhone 6 in 2014. While the iPhone SE is a great option for those who prefer smaller phones, it might be lacking for those with bad eyesight, or anyone who prefers larger phones with more screen real estate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>iPhone SE (2020)<\/strong><\/td>iPhone XR (2018)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Screen size<\/strong><\/td>4.7 inches<\/td>6.1 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm<\/td>150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The iPhone XR on the other hand is much<\/em> larger, with vastly superior edge-to-edge display and Apple’s now trademark “notch.” The iPhone XR is technically a medium-sized iPhone — bigger than the iPhone X, XS, and 11 Pro, but slightly smaller than the XS Max, and 11 Pro Max — but still plenty large for anyone who enjoys a big phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seeing as how the iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone XR are only a generation apart, both are similar when it comes to actual performance. Both have 3GB of RAM which is useful for multitasking (prevents apps from closing prematurely), while the new iPhone SE is equipped with the latest A13 Bionic chip, and the iPhone XR features the previous generation A12 Bionic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A13 Bionic vs A12 Bionic: power savings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n