Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Realme X
Comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2020) and Realme X: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone SE (2020), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 2.1
- Weight
- 148 g
- against 191 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Realme X, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,765 mAh
- against 1,821 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 394 ppi
- against 326 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.65 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 843,971 | 164,301 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,748 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,161 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 2.65 GHz Lightning cores and four 1.8 GHz Thunder cores. | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red | White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 67.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 138.4 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 148 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 65.4 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 1,821 mAh | 3,765 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 750 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,334 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 394 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,400 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ion-Strengthened Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 9 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone SE (2020) | X |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone12,8 | RMX1901, RMX1903 |
