iPhone SE (2020) Vs iPhone XR

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iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone SE (2020)
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iPhone XR
iPhone XR
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Customer reviews

iPhone SE (2020)iPhone XR
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4.2/5
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Design

iPhone SE (2020)iPhone XR
Width67.3 mm75.7 mm
Height138.4 mm150.9 mm
Weight148 g194 g
Thickness7.3 mm8.3 mm
Volume67.99 cm³94.81 cm³

Screen

iPhone SE (2020)iPhone XR
Resolution750 x 1334 px828 x 1792 px
Density326 ppi326 ppi
Size4.7 inches6.1 inches

Battery

iPhone SE (2020)iPhone XR
Battery capacity1821 mAh2942 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Wireless chargingYesYes
Fast chargingYesYes
Ultra power saving modeYesYes

*Refurbished devices sold on Back Market offer at least 85% of this maximum power

Performances

iPhone SE (2020)iPhone XR
Maximum storage256 GB256 GB
CPU frequency2.65 GHz2.5 GHz
External memory slotNoNo
RAM capacity3 GB3 GB
LTE supportYesYes

Camera

iPhone SE (2020)iPhone XR
Front camera resolution7 MP7 MP
Main camera resolution12 MP12 MP
Multi lensNoNo
Optical zoomNoNo
FlashYesYes
Optical stabilizationYesYes
Slow motion videoYesYes
Main camera video resolution2160 px2160 px

Audio

iPhone SE (2020)iPhone XR
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack socketNoNo
Number of microphones33

iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR Comparison

Bigger screen size of iPhone XR vs iPhone SE (2020)

Who should buy the refurbished iPhone XR? Anybody that wants a plus-sized iPhone on a budget and spends a lot of time on their device. The iPhone XR has a much bigger screen than the iPhone SE 2 (6.1” vs 4.7”), and thanks to its larger size, it’s able to house a much larger battery (2942mAh vs 1821mAh). So if you’re the kind of user that spends a lot of time watching videos and reading a lot of digital content, we’d probably suggest getting the XR.

Better processor in iPhone SE 2 vs XR

Sure, the XR may have a larger screen and more battery life, but there are still a few more factors to mention in this iPhone XR vs SE 2020 comparison. For one, the iPhone SE 2020 has a slightly newer processor (A13 Bionic vs A12 Bionic) and camera software. Therefore, you can expect the iPhone SE to be slightly faster at things like mobile gaming and opening up different apps, and you can also expect images to be slightly sharper and have a better dynamic range (more accurate distribution of colours throughout the image).

Touch ID iPhone SE 2 vs iPhone XR Face ID

There’s one more small difference between the iPhone SE 2 vs XR: the SE utilizes Touch ID in the home button for authentication (using your fingerprint), while the iPhone XR has Face ID sensors inside the notch of the device (it scans your face). They’re both fast systems, and whichever one you prefer is subjective. Or maybe you prefer unlocking your phone with a passcode, in which case this factor is irrelevant.

iPhone SE (2020) vs XR: which one should you buy?

Whichever one of these phones you may want to buy really depends on what kind of smartphone user you are. If you want a compact phone for a relatively active lifestyle, the SE 2 may be a better choice for you. If you’re a relatively heavy smartphone user that spends a lot of time on their device in the course of the day, you may want to buy the XR to get that bigger screen and additional battery life.

We hope this iPhone XR vs SE 2020 comparison was helpful in giving you a better idea of which device you should buy :)

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