iPhone SE specs comparison: New vs. old iPhone SE, iPhone 8, iPhone XR, iPhone 11

Apple’s small-phone-loving fans can now tick off an item that has been on their wishlist for years — the iPhone SE for 2020. Starting at $399 (£419, AU$749), Apple has positioned the new iPhone SE as a “budget phone,” and it’s now the most affordable iPhone you can buy. (Compare it to other budget phones, such as the Pixel 3A, Galaxy S10E and Galaxy A51.) At this price, Apple hopes to lure budget-minded customers who aren’t willing to splurge $1,000 or even $700 (on say, an iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11) to a new iPhone. Here’s a deeper dive into how the new iPhone SE compares to the iPhone 11.

The next-generation iPhone SE retains many of the features people have come to know and love about the original iPhone SE, such as a physical home button and compact size. Although the newer iPhone SE is slightly larger at 4.7 inches, compared to the original iPhone SE’s 4-inch screen, it’s still considered a small phone by today’s standards.

Apple released the original iPhone SE in 2016 and featured the same A9 processor as the iPhone 6S (Apple’s flagship at the time), before it was discontinued in favor of the iPhone 8. For more on how the brand-new iPhone SE stacks up against its predecessor and the pricier iPhone XR and iPhone 11, check out CNET’s specs chart below.

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iPhone SE 2020 spec comparison

	Apple iPhone SE 2020	Apple iPhone SE	iPhone 8	iPhone XR	iPhone 11
Display size, resolution	4.7-inch Retina HD; 1,334×750 pixels	4-inch; 1,136×640 pixels	4.7-inch; 1,334×750 pixels	6.1-inch LCD Retina Display; 1,792×828 pixels	6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina; 1,792×828 pixels
Pixel density	326ppi	326ppi	326 ppi	326ppi	326ppi
Dimensions (Inches)	5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in	4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 in	5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in	5.9 x 3.0 x 0.33 in	5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in
Dimensions (Millimeters)	138 x 67 x 7.3 mm	123 x 58 x 7.6 mm	138 x 67 x 7.3 mm	150 x 76 x 8.38 mm	151 x 76 x 8.3 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	5.22 oz; 148g	3.99 oz; 113g	5.22 oz; 148g	6.8oz; 194g	6.84 oz; 194g
Mobile software	iOS 13	iOS 9.3	iOS 11	iOS 12	iOS 13
Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel	12-megapixel	12-megapixel	12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)
Front-facing camera	7-megapixel	1.2-megapixels	7-megapixel	7-megapixel	12-megapixel
Video capture	4K	4K	4K	4K	4K
Processor	Apple A13 Bionic	Apple A9	Apple A11 Bionic	Apple A12 Bionic	Apple A13 Bionic
Storage	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	16GB, 64GB	64GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Expandable storage	No	No	No	No	No
Battery	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Fingerprint sensor	Home button	Home button	Home button	No	No
Connector	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning
Headphone jack	No	Yes	No	No	No
Special features	Water resistant (IP67); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging	Apple Pay; Haptic Touch	Water resistant (IP67); wireless Qi charge compatible	Water-resistant (IP67); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Face ID; Memoji	Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging
Price off-contract (USD)	$399 (64GB), $449 (128GB), $549 (256GB)	$399 (16GB); $499 (64GB)	$699 (64GB), $849 (256GB)	$599 (64GB), $649 (128GB)	$699 (64GB), $749 (128GB), $849 (256GB)
Price (GBP)	£419 (64GB), £469 (128GB), £569 (256GB)	£359 (16GB) £439 (64GB)	£699 (64GB), £849 (256GB)	£629 (64GB), £679 (128GB)	£729 (64GB), £779 (128GB), £879 (256GB)
Price (AUD)	AU$749 (64GB), AU$829 (128GB), AU$999 (256GB)	AU$679 (16GB); AU$829 (64GB)	AU$1,079 (64GB), AU$1,329 (256GB)	AU$1,049 (64GB), AU$1,129 (128GB)	AU$1,199 (64GB), AU$1,279 (128GB), AU$1,449 (256GB)

*Prices and iOS versions listed are at launch.