iPhone X vs iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020

The iPhone SE (2020) has a smaller display size and is smaller and lighter than the iPhone X. Details for the iPhone SE include a 4.7” display, a weight of 5.22 ounces, and measurements of 5.45” (H) x 2.65” (W) x 0.29” (D). Details for the iPhone X include a 5.8” display, a weight of 6.14 ounces, and measurements of 5.65” (H) x 2.79” (W) x 0.30” (D).

The iPhone X has a dual-lens rear camera system, but overall, the single-lens iPhone SE (2020) rear camera brings a few features that aren’t available on the X. The iPhone X rear camera is a dual 12MP with a wide and telephoto lens, and the iPhone SE (2020) rear camera is a single 12MP wide lens. Both models support Portrait Mode, but the SE (2020) adds advanced bokeh with Depth Control. The iPhone SE (2020) feature set also includes QuickTake video and stereo recording.

The display on the iPhone X is larger and of higher quality as compared to the iPhone SE (2020). The iPhone X features a 5.8” Super Retina HD (OLED) HDR display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125, and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. In comparison, the iPhone SE (2020) features a 4.7” Retina HD (LCD) display with a resolution of 1334 x 725 and a contrast ratio of 1,400:1. Common display features include True Tone, wide color (P3), and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.

The battery capacity of the iPhone X is 2,716 mAh versus the 1,821 mAh battery capacity of the iPhone SE (2020). These capacities allow for up to 60 hours of audio playback time on the iPhone X and up to 40 hours of audio playback time on the iPhone SE (2020). Both models offer up to 13 hours of video playback time and are fast-charge capable. They can also charge wirelessly using a Qi wireless charging mat.